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Millmerran has an estimated 3,369 residents, up from 3,223 at the 2021 Census — a change of 146 people, or 4.5%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Millmerran is approximately 3,369 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 146 individuals (4.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,223 residents. This adjustment is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 3,351 from June 2025 alongside 78 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 0.70 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious residential environment. The expansion rate of 4.5% since the Census is within 0.5 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (5.0%), indicating competitive local growth.
The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 68.1% of the total population gains in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 areas, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are substituted. Because these state-level projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates growth weightings across age groups based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which use 2022 baseline data. Looking at future demographic trends, population growth is projected to land slightly under the median for regional parts of Australia. The region is forecast to expand by 160 residents by 2041 based on recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 4.2% over the 16-year timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
38 new dwellings have been approved in Millmerran over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Millmerran registers approximately 7 residential building approvals on an annual basis, with a total of 38 homes approved over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 6 approvals have been documented so far. There has been an average increase of 2.3 new residents per year for each home constructed during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, highlighting a steady demand that supports property values. Newly constructed homes average $300,000 in value, which sits below regional averages and provides more accessible options for buyers. Additionally, commercial development shows strong momentum, with commercial approvals reaching $40.0 million in the current financial year.
In comparison to the Rest of Qld, building activity per capita in Millmerran is 14.0% lower, placing the area in the 20th percentile of analyzed locations across the country. This indicates a relatively restricted supply of new homes for buyers, which helps sustain demand for existing properties. Construction rates also fall below the national benchmark, pointing to the established status of the community and possible zoning constraints. Furthermore, all recent residential projects have consisted of standalone houses, preserving the classic low-density layout of the neighborhood and catering to families looking for larger properties. The ratio of 836 people in the region for every single dwelling approval underscores the calm, low-scale nature of local construction. Looking forward, the population of Millmerran is projected to rise by 142 individuals by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. Given current building trends, the supply of housing is anticipated to keep pace with demand, offering positive conditions for home buyers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Millmerran, worth an estimated $2.2 billion. A further 71 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.5 billion. 24 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and municipal planning decisions play a significant role in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 4 developments that are expected to influence the local area. Key projects include Inland Rail - NSW/Queensland Border to Gowrie (B2G), Punchs Creek Solar Farm, Bulli Creek Solar And Battery Project, and MacIntyre Wind Precinct, with the main details of these projects outlined below.
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Inland Rail - NSW/Queensland Border to Gowrie (B2G)
The Border to Gowrie (B2G) section of Inland Rail involves 217km of track, comprising 149km of new dual-gauge track and 68km of upgraded track. This segment links the NSW/QLD border to Gowrie Junction, passing through Yelarbon, Inglewood, and Millmerran. As of May 2026, the project is in the environmental approvals stage. The Queensland Coordinator-General recently extended the project declaration lapse date to 1 November 2029 to allow for additional environmental information and design refinements in response to 2025 community feedback.Major construction is anticipated to commence in 2029.
Punchs Creek Solar Farm
Skylab Australia plans an 800 MW solar farm and 250 MW battery near Toowoomba, Queensland, connecting to Powerlink's transmission line. The project includes 1.7 million panels, constructed in two stages.
Bulli Creek Solar And Battery Project
The Bulli Creek Clean Energy Park is a multi-stage solar and battery project developed by Genex Power and J-Power in Queensland. Stage 1 includes a 775 MW solar farm, expected to be the largest grid-connected solar farm in Australia, powering up to 260,000 homes. Stage 2 features a 400 MW / 1,600 MWh battery energy storage system, with future stages aiming for a total capacity of up to 2 GW.
Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth
35-lot residential subdivision in Pittsworth. Rhodeland Group secured Development Approval and managed design and tender. Lots released to market in Aug 2023 with guide pricing from $180,000.
The Landing Estate - Pittsworth
A 19-lot vacant-land residential estate with lots ranging from 700 to 1585 square meters in Pittsworth, available for sale with development approval for subdivision.
Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth
35-lot residential subdivision in Pittsworth. Development approval granted in 2023. Earthworks and site preparation commenced in 2024, with civil works underway as of mid-2025.
Tuana Park Estate
35-lot house and land subdivision on the eastern edge of Pittsworth. Council approved reconfiguring 2 lots into 35 lots at 2-8 Margetts Street. Estate works and road construction (Cattell Crescent) are complete with titles available; first home occupied in Aug 2024. Ongoing sales across two stages.
Herries Range Wind Farm
A 1,000MW renewable energy project featuring up to 180 wind turbines within the MacIntyre Wind Precinct. The project is in advanced development with social impact assessments and engineering studies underway, aiming to power approximately 700,000 homes. It is part of the Southern Queensland Renewable Energy Zone and is designed to allow workers to transition directly from the nearly completed MacIntyre Wind Farm.
1,627 residents of Millmerran are employed, from a labour force of 1,705. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 60.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor market in Millmerran is diverse, featuring a mix of white-collar and blue-collar occupations across various industries, an unemployment rate of 4.6%, and an estimated employment expansion of 0.7% over the prior year. In March 2026, the employed population numbered 1,627 residents. The unemployment rate is 0.7% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while workforce participation is somewhat lower, sitting at 60.5% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 14.6% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction. There is a strong local specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the proportion of workers is 8.3 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a minor footprint, employing 9.1% of the workforce compared to 16.1% across the broader region. Although there are local jobs available, the ratio of the Census working population to the total local population suggests a significant number of residents travel to other areas for employment. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 0.7% while the overall labor force grew by 2.3%, leading to a 1.5 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.1%, the labor force expand by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate tick up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective employment demand in Millmerran. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future employment trends. While total employment nationwide is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the specific employment structure of Millmerran indicates that local job numbers would grow by 4.6% over five years and 10.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Millmerran is $1,200 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $620 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,985 a year against an average of $52,491. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on the latest financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayer incomes in the Millmerran SA2 are below the national average. The median taxpayer income is $44,985, with the average income recorded at $52,491, compared to regional Queensland averages of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $50,095 for the median and $58,454 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Millmerran place between the 13th and 14th percentiles across Australia.
The data shows that 28.6% of residents (963 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the metropolitan rate of 31.7% in the same bracket. Although low housing costs allow residents to keep 90.3% of their earnings, the overall level of disposable income sits at the 20th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Millmerran had 1,183 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 28% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,000 a month. Rent absorbs 18.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Millmerran is dominated by standalone houses, which make up 94.2% of dwellings, while other housing types (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative options) account for 5.8%. In contrast, Regional Qld consists of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwelling types. Home ownership is also significantly higher in Millmerran at 48.4%, with remaining homes occupied by households with a mortgage (23.9%) or renting tenants (27.8%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $1,000 monthly, and the median weekly rent was $220, compared to regional Queensland figures of $1,655 and $345.
Locally, mortgage costs are well below the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are notably lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Millmerran counted 1,183 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent the majority of households at 67.5%, which includes couples with children at 24.5%, couples without children at 34.3%, and single-parent homes at 8.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.5%, with single-person households representing 29.0% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.4 residents, which is slightly lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.6% of adults in Millmerran hold a university qualification, including 10.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 31.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 363 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 928 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region displays low rates of higher education, with 12.6% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the national average of 30.4%. This gap points to areas where focused educational programs could be introduced. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 39.2% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.1% and certificates at 31.1%. Participation in study is relatively high, with 25.9% of the local population enrolled in some form of education.
This group is composed of 10.7% in primary school, 9.4% in high school, and 1.2% in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Millmerran means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.9% of residents in Millmerran report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 8.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and the occurrence of long-term health issues indicate notable health concerns in Millmerran, affecting both younger and older residents. Furthermore, the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 46% of the population (~1,559 people). This is lower than the Regional Qld rate of 52.5% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent health issues in the community, affecting 11.2% and 9.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 61.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic health issues are particularly notable among the working-age cohort. Residents aged 65 and over make up 23.6% of the population (796 people), which exceeds the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. The health metrics for seniors in the area show significant challenges, with national relative ranks higher than those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Millmerran is largely Australian-born, at 86.8% of residents, with 7.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.8%) and English (29.3%). 4.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Millmerran exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 83.9% of the population, 86.8% of residents born in Australia, and 92.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 68.4% of the population, compared to 52.2% in Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in the area are Australian at 30.8%, English at 29.3%, and Irish at 8.4%. Some specific demographic groups show higher representation compared to the wider region: German ancestry accounts for 6.9% of the population (compared to 4.7% regionally), Filipino ancestry is at 2.7% (compared to 0.9%), and Australian Aboriginal ancestry is at 4.4% (compared to 3.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Millmerran is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 21.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 47 years in Millmerran is higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented locally at 16.1% of the population, while the 35 - 44 cohort is under-represented at 10.2%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.6% to 11.3%, and the 65 to 74 cohort rose from 12.2% to 13.6%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.3% to 12.6%, and the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 11.0% to 9.6%.
Demographic projections suggest the age structure will shift considerably by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 60 people (17%) from 351 to 412. The combined cohorts aged 65+ are expected to account for 57% of all population growth. Conversely, population numbers are projected to decline for the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Millmerran
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 78 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,223 at the 2021 Census → 3,369 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (307021181). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.