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Yelta

VIC 3505 • Victoria

325
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
12.95 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableAgricultural
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About Yelta

Yelta is a small rural locality in the Mildura Rural City Council area of north-western Victoria, situated approximately 10 kilometres north of Mildura along the Murray River plains. With a population of around 325, it is an agricultural community in the heart of the Sunraysia region, known for its vast irrigation farms producing table grapes, wine grapes, citrus, and dried fruits. The area falls within postcode 3505 and is part of the federal Division of Mallee.

Yelta's character is shaped by its farming heritage and the flat, sun-drenched landscape typical of the Murray-Darling Basin. The locality relies on Mildura for most services, shopping, healthcare, and entertainment, with the city just a short drive away. Residents enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle with easy access to the Murray River for fishing and recreation, and the broader Sunraysia region's wineries and food tourism trail.

Yelta falls under postcode 3505 and is governed by the Mildura Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3505
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mildura
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Mildura (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.18°, 142.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
12.95 km²
Population Density
25 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3505

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3505, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$42,053
Median 2023–24
$49,842
▲ 18.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,740

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3505; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mildura Station (V/Line bus connection)
10 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Sunraysia Bus Lines — Mildura CBD 15 min

Commute to Mildura

Distance
10 km
By Train
N/A — no rail station; V/Line coach from Mildura to Melbourne takes ~6.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
12 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10 min

🛣️ Mildura Airport is about 15 km away with regular flights to Melbourne.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Flat, rural locality with no local shops; car essential for all services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
325
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Mildura Local Government Area, which contains Yelta. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
502.2 / 100k
2yr Down 22.9% 10yr Down 46.1%
Motor vehicle theft
314.1 / 100k
2yr Down 24.4% 10yr Up 11.5%
Non-FV assault
445.2 / 100k
2yr Down 10.1% 10yr Up 21.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 88.6%
Steal from vehicle
633.3 / 100k
2yr Down 12.8% 10yr Down 19.5%
View all offence subgroups for Mildura →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yelta VIC known for? +

Yelta is an agricultural locality in the Sunraysia region near Mildura, surrounded by irrigation farms growing grapes, citrus, and dried fruits.

How far is Yelta from Mildura? +

Yelta is approximately 10 kilometres north of Mildura CBD, about a 10–12 minute drive.

Is there public transport in Yelta? +

Yelta has limited public transport. Sunraysia Bus Lines services connect to Mildura. The nearest regional centre is Mildura, which has V/Line coach connections to Melbourne.

Is Yelta a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Yelta is part of the Mildura LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Yelta? +

Yelta had a population of 325 at the 2021 Census.