We are thinking of moving to Mildura or Gol Gol from Melb but we have never been there.
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I have lived here for 20 years move from Bendigo and have never looked back great place to live with plenty of job opertunities as well bringing children up here never had a problem with going out so many great resturants and the place has changed so much over the last ten years I would recommend moving to Mildura
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I answered the question and my post got lost so here goes again.
Mal and I just moved to Mildura. It is a great place to live. People are laid back, weather is great. there is everything up here in the way of facilities, shopping, hospitals and transport. Cost of housing is much lower. Community spirit is alive and well with always something going on. The beautiful Murray River is here providing awsome peaceful walks along the River Banks. We absolutely love it.
By way of negative, that is a lot harder to find. Maybe the distance to Melb. is a drawback, but on the plus side to that is the Airport is great and its only a short flight to Melb. and there is a bus to Swan Hill then train to Melb. The heat is Summer may be a drawback for some, but we love it.
Good luck
Jan and Mal
Hello Allie, I havnt checked in for a while. We live in San Mateo Ave, it is one of the major streets so fairly busy, but we love it. I would suggest anywhere on the westside as they call it or if you love the river as we do, buy in the streets close. I would really recommend doing your homework though as their are lots of lovely quiet streets and courts, but their are some areas i wouldn't want to live in. On the other side of the River to Mildura, is Gol Gol and Buronga, which is also lovely. All the best, Jan and Mal
Hi Jan we are looking to huy in Mildura but are unsure of what streets or areas we should keep clear of. Can you give us a bit of an idea please. Email [email protected] Thanks in advance
Hi Michelle, do you live in Mildura? We have been visiting our son and family since 1995, and have a good knowledge of the place. I have never experienced what you have. We are going to retire to Mildura and are looking forward to it. We also have been to a lot of places in Australia (and I mean Australia, not just one state) and we keep coming back to our plan of retiring to Mildura. Has everything, but the drawback is the long drive to Melbourne or Adelaide, but if your not in a hurry you take your time and enjoy the trip unless you need to go by plane.
I would never recommend Mildura, the streets are full of trash and dog crap, the public toliets are filthy , all the time. The people are rude and under the illusion they are some form of elite human race, bunch of story toppers, who dont want to listen to any thing but the sound of there own voice. My family and I have been to alot of places around Australia and have never experienced anything like Mildura, avoid the place. Mildura there is always better.
Mildura is ok place it has long hot summers short winters the shopping is ok just getting a Aldi but if you have to go anywhere out of Mildura its long drives or expensive flights long waiting list to see a doctor if looking for a house in mildura look at houses past 14 Th street keep away from main roads a lot of problems come with that but like most places it has its good and bad sides to it
Hi michelles8
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Dont know why my review and comments keep getting deleted, is'nt everyone allowed to share their views on Mildura??
Whats wrong with commision ppl???? Im in bendigo public housing dont judge a book by its cover
How hot is summer? Im moving from Qld to get away from the heat, Im guessing Mildura isnt the place to go to? The humidity in Qld is awful, I cant go out with the kids and do anything because of it. I just want to get out in nature and explore and not feel like Im dying
Hi emma- clarkc, could i ask what part of queensland did you live, i use to live in mildura, i found the weather perfect hot and dry not to hot, it is a bit isalated , as Queensland is so full of life... Wont you miss the beaches. the murray river is loverly to sit down and have a swim, if you wont to explore the nature you will get that. Good Luck in your choice.
Gol Gol is about 5 km out of Mildura so would be good if you want somewhere quiet and laidback. Gol Gol is only very small, no supermarkets just a post office, milkbar, primary school and a couple of other shops. Mildura may be a better option if you want to be closer to facilities.
Irymple is lovely, only just outside of mildura so still very close to everything, but quieter. Red Cliffs is about 15 kms from Mildura but has its own supermarket, chemist, post office, etc. The 'Westside' of Red Cliffs (west of the train tracks) would be an area to stay away from though, it is the commission area and the crime rate is very high.
I am originally from Yarrawonga on the Murray River. Next year will be my 23 anniversary living in Melbourne. In my current role as a truck driver in Melbourne. I am working with some young fellas from Mildura. Absolutely lovely fellas. Full of live, laid back and very respectful.
I am considering moving back to the bush in 2024. I would definitely consider Mildura as an destination to live, depending on work. I am in my early 50s and thinking about the long term. Mildura is in my top few choices of location.
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Hello residents of Mildura. My son is moving to Mildura to take up a teaching position. He was looking for a family with a room to stay with until he gets more permanent accommodation. Would anyone has a spare room please? Please email me on [email protected]. Much appreciated.
Sad that you feel that way michelles8. Our experience is the opposite. Friendly people, a sense of community and lots of things to do.
Hi Jan & Mal, thank you so much for your answer. We are so excited that everyone has only positive things to say about Mildura we were a bit nervous but now hearing all the positive things we just can't wait to get up there. Thank you again Jan & Mal for your help Sarah