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The name 'Mildura' comes from the name of the homestead which overlooked a sheep station that covered most of the local land. Not including many of the outlying townships, Mildura's population is approximately 35,000 (approximately 60,000 including townships) and is most notable for its agricultural industry. According to the Mildura Rural City Council, the region supplies around 80% of Victoria's grapes, however it is also a large supplier of nuts, citrus and wine. Tourism also contributes a large portion of revenue to the area. About $210 million comes from this industry annually with domestic travellers making up the larger percentage.

Mildura has a semi-arid climate and often experiences hot summers and cool winters (record high of 46.9 degrees and record low of -4 degrees). Mildura is part of a Fruit Fly Exclusion Zone so fruit and vegetables may not be brought into the area (you can take them out though) as the introduction of this pest to the area could have a devastating effect on the local economy. 82% of households in Mildura are Australian born, with Turkish, Italian, English, New Zealand and Greek households making up the largest minority percentages.