Red Cliffs is a regional township in north-western Victoria, approximately 545 kilometres north-west of Melbourne’s CBD and about 16 kilometres south of Mildura within the Mildura Rural City. Established in the early twentieth century as part of the Murray River irrigation settlement scheme, the township has developed into an important horticultural centre recognised for its vineyards, citrus orchards and irrigated agriculture. Red Cliffs is located on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Millewa-Mallee, including the Latji Latji and Ngintait peoples.
According to the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census, Red Cliffs had a population of 4,244 people with a median age of 45 years. Detached houses comprise the predominant housing type, with a mix of established family homes, newer residential developments and rural lifestyle properties. The township supports a diverse regional community, with horticulture, food production, retail, healthcare and education contributing significantly to the local economy.
Road access is provided via the Calder Highway and local arterial roads connecting Red Cliffs with Mildura, Cardross, Irymple and Melbourne. Regional bus services link the township with Mildura and neighbouring communities, while Mildura Airport provides regular commercial flights to Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney. Private vehicles remain the principal mode of transport for residents, reflecting the region's dispersed settlement pattern.
Red Cliffs provides a comprehensive range of essential services, including supermarkets, medical centres, pharmacies, primary and secondary schools, cafés, retail businesses, sporting facilities and community services. Additional government services, tertiary education and specialist healthcare are available in nearby Mildura, which serves as the principal regional centre for north-west Victoria.
The township offers a variety of recreational and cultural opportunities. Residents and visitors have access to sporting reserves, walking and cycling paths, parks and community facilities, while nearby attractions include the Murray River, Red Cliffs Historical Steam Railway, local wineries and horticultural experiences throughout the Sunraysia region. The locality is also within convenient driving distance of Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, Murray-Sunset National Park and Mildura's arts precinct, festivals, markets and river-based recreation.