Cardross, Victoria

Cardross is a small town approximately 15 km south east of Mildura, in north western Victoria, Australia. At the 2016 census, Cardross and the surrounding area had a population of 821.[1] It was the site of a road fatality in February 2006, in which six teenagers were killed in a hit-run crash.

Cardross
Victoria
Cardross General Store
Cardross
Coordinates34°18′S 142°09′E
Population821 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3496
Location
LGA(s)Rural City of Mildura
RegionSunraysia
State electorate(s)Mildura
Federal Division(s)Division of Mallee
Localities around Cardross:
Irymple Irymple Irymple
Koorlong Cardross Red Cliffs
Koorlong Red Cliffs Red Cliffs

Cardross named after the Scottish village was established as a farming community in the 1920s, the Post Office opening on 15 June 1925.[2]

Cardross has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Millewa Football League.

Cardross Lakes are southwest of the township.

Entering Cardross

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Cardross (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  2. Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008


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