Cardross
town
Statevic
LgaRural City of Mildura
Postcode3496
Pop847
Coordinates34°18′23″S 142°07′33″E
RegionSunraysia
StategovMildura
FedgovDivision of Mallee
Dist 1533
Dir 1NW
Location 1Melbourne
Dist 215
Dir 2S
Location 2Mildura
Dist 39
Dir 3S
Location 3Irymple
Dist 47
Dir 4W
Location 4Red Cliffs
Near-nwIrymple
Near-nIrymple
Near-neIrymple
Near-wKoorlong
Near-eRed Cliffs
Near-swKoorlong
Near-sRed Cliffs
Near-seRed Cliffs

Cardross is a town approximately 15 km south east of Mildura, in north western Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, Cardross and the surrounding area had a population of 847.[1] It was the site of a road fatality in February 2006, in which six teenagers were killed in a hit-run crash.

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.

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  2. ^ Phoenix Auctions History, "Post Office List", retrieved 17 February 2021