Millbank - Avoca

Millbank - Avoca has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Millbank - Avoca's population is approximately 7,905 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 499 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,406 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,784 in June 2024 and an additional 150 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 828 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Millbank - Avoca's growth rate of 6.7% since the census is within 1.9 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 8.6%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Interstate migration contributed approximately 82.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving the area's population growth.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated for locations outside of capital cities. Millbank - Avoca is expected to increase by 142 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 0.3% over the 17-year period, based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Millbank - Avoca when compared nationally

Millbank - Avoca has approved approximately 22 residential properties annually. From FY-21 to FY-25112 homes were granted approval, with another 61 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each home built over the past five financial years accommodates about 3.4 new residents per year.

This supply is significantly lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $530,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, Millbank - Avoca has recorded approximately $7.5 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting its primarily residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Millbank - Avoca shows significantly reduced construction activity, at 54.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

However, building activity has accelerated in recent years, although it remains below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent construction in Millbank - Avoca comprises 95.0% standalone homes and 5.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving its low-density nature with an emphasis on detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (77.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 232 people per dwelling approval, Millbank - Avoca shows a developing market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 21 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Millbank - Avoca has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified nine projects likely impacting the region. Key projects are New Social Housing in Avoca, Bundaberg Regional Aviation and Aerospace Precinct, Bundaberg GHAG Solar PV Park, and RFDS Aviation Training Centre. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The employment landscape in Millbank - Avoca shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Millbank - Avoca's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with prominent sectors being essential services. The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 5.9%, which is 1.8% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation stands at 47.9%, significantly lower than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries employing residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Health care & social assistance is particularly specialized, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while construction has lower representation at 7.6% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population.

In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 8.8%, and labour force grew by 9.8%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment rose by 1.7% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between sectors. Applying these projections to Millbank - Avoca's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 14.0% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates that Millbank - Avoca SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $43,031 and an average of $53,172. This is below the national average. In comparison, Rest of Qld had a median income of $50,780 and an average of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $49,051 (median) and $60,611 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Millbank - Avoca all fall between the 8th and 10th percentiles nationally. The $400 - 799 income bracket dominates with 30.0% of residents (2,371 people), unlike surrounding regions where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Millbank - Avoca, with only 84.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 10th percentile nationally.

Millbank - Avoca is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Millbank - Avoca, as per the latest Census, 77.0% of dwellings were houses while 23.0% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments and other types. In contrast, Non-Metro Qld had 84.6% houses and 15.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Millbank - Avoca stood at 42.0%, similar to Non-Metro Qld's figure. The remaining dwellings were mortgaged (28.5%) or rented (29.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, aligning with the Non-Metro Qld average, while the median weekly rent was $295 compared to Non-Metro Qld's $1,300 and $285 respectively. Nationally, Millbank - Avoca's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Millbank - Avoca features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 66.0% of all households, including 20.5% couples with children, 31.9% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.0%, with lone person households at 31.1% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.4.

Millbank - Avoca faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.8%) and certificates (28.9%). A total of 23.8% of the population is actively pursuing formal education.

This includes 9.4% in primary education, 7.2% in secondary education, and 2.9% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Millbank-Avoca has 23 active public transport stops. These are all bus stops. Six different routes serve these stops, offering a total of 257 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 358 meters. On average, there are 36 trips per day across all routes, which equals about 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Millbank - Avoca is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Millbank - Avoca faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Only approximately 47% (~3,691 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 13.5% of residents) and mental health issues (9.4%). Conversely, 54.6% report being free from medical ailments, compared to 59.1% in Rest of Qld. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 31.6% (2,495 people), higher than the state average of 26.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are challenging, mirroring those of the general population.

Millbank - Avoca is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Millbank-Avoca has a population with low cultural diversity, as indicated by 88.5% being born in Australia, 92.2% holding citizenship, and 95.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Millbank-Avoca, practiced by 56.1%, compared to 54.0% regionally. The top three ancestry groups are English (32.3%), Australian (30.5%), and Scottish (7.8%).

Notably, German ancestry is slightly overrepresented at 6.3%, while Australian Aboriginal ancestry is higher than regional averages at 4.0%.

Millbank - Avoca hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Millbank - Avoca has a median age of 48, which is higher than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and significantly above the national norm of 38. The 75-84 age group makes up 12.1% of Millbank - Avoca's population, compared to Rest of Qld, while the 35-44 cohort is less prevalent at 9.5%. This concentration in the 75-84 age group is well above the national figure of 6.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 10.2% to 11.4% of Millbank - Avoca's population. By 2041, significant shifts in age composition are expected. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 39%, reaching 674 people from 484. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 71% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 35-44 and 45-54 age cohorts.