Mildura Rural City Council
Address
108-116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA 3500
Postal
PO Box 105, MILDURA 3502
Tel
03 5018 8100
Fax
03 5021 1899
mrcc@mildura.vic.gov.au
Website
Municipality Profile
Mildura is a growing regional centre on the banks of the Murray River in north western Victoria. It includes a mixture of irrigated and dryland farming. Fruit and vegetable production are the most significant industries in Mildura. More than 80% of Victoria's grapes and much of Victoria's citrus fruit is produced in the region. Mildura's temperate climate attracts many local and interstate visitors. The main industries include agriculture, air and space transport, beverage and malt manufacturing, food drink and tobacco wholesaling.
Localities
Big Desert, Birdwoodton, Boinka, Cabarita, Cardross, Carina, Carwarp, Colignan, Cowangie, Cullulleraine, Hattah, Iraak, Irymple, Koorlong, Kulwin, Lindsay Point, Linga, Merbein, Merbein South, Merbein West, Meringur, Merrinee, Mildura, Mittyack, Murray-Sunset, Murrayville, Nangiloc, Neds Corner, Nichols Point, Ouyen, Panitya, Patchewollock, Red Cliffs, Sunnycliffs, Tempy, Torrita, Tutye, Underbool, Walpeup, Wargan, Werrimull and Yelta.
For a detailed map showing shire boundaries and locality names, visit
VICNAMES.
Area
22087 sq km
Population
Estimated Resident Population
 | Total | 0-17 | 18-34 | 35-64 | 65+ |
| 2006 | 51,824 | 27% | 20% | 39% | 14% |
| 2007 | 52,576 | 27% | 21% | 39% | 15% |
| 2016 | 58,387 | 23% | 21% | 39% | 17% |
2006 & 2007 - Australian Bureau of Statistics - ABS Census 2006 (and updates).
2016 - DSE, Victoria in Future 2004 – Projections based on 2001 Census.
Elections
Mildura Rural City is an unsubdivided municipality consisting of 9 councillors.
Councillors are elected through proportional representation voting.
From November 2008 general council elections, all Victorian councillors serve a four year term.
The council's next independent Electoral Representation Review is scheduled to be conducted prior to the 2012 elections.
Visit the Victorian Electoral Commission for more elections details.
Councillors
9 Councillors elected in Nov 2008.
Unsubdivided - Cr John Arnold
Unsubdivided - Cr Mark Eckel
Unsubdivided - Cr Vernon Knight
Unsubdivided - Cr Glenn Milne (Mayor)
Unsubdivided - Cr Susan Nichols
Unsubdivided - Cr Nick Cavello
Unsubdivided - Cr Judi Harris
Unsubdivided - Cr Fiona Hilton-Wood
Unsubdivided - Cr Max Thorburn
Chief Executive Officer
Ms Cheryl Wood (acting)
Finances
| Recurrent Income | VGC Grants | Rates Income | % Income from rates |
| 2005/06 | $ 75.107 M | $ 8.310 M | $ 33.285 M | 44% |
| 2006/07 | $ 72.582 M | $ 8.980 M | $ 36.202 M | 50% |
| 2007/08 | $ 81.782 M | $ 9.956 M | $ 38.803 M | 47% |
Map Source: Maps prepared by the Victorian Electoral Commission using Vicmap spatial data provided by the Department of Sustainability and Environment.
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