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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Millmerran has an estimated 3,374 residents, up from 3,223 at the 2021 Census — a change of 151 people, or 4.7%. 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of Millmerran stands at roughly 3,374 according to assessments by AreaSearch. This indicates a 4.7% expansion (+151 people) compared to the 3,223 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated utilizing the ABS estimated resident population figure of 3,351 recorded at June 2025 alongside 85 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a low population density of 0.70 persons per square kilometer, residents enjoy spacious surroundings. Millmerran's post-census increase of 4.7% trails the wider SA4 region (5.0%) by merely 0.3 percentage points, displaying healthy demographic momentum.
Net overseas arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 68.1% of recent demographic expansion. SA2 geographic projections formulated by the ABS/Geoscience Australia (published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures) are utilized by AreaSearch. Whenever an SA2 falls outside this series, or for timeframes beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 modeling released in 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) is referenced. Because the state modeling omits cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weights derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region 2023 release (2022 baseline data) across each demographic band. Looking ahead, local growth is projected to track slightly underneath the nationwide regional median, adding 157 persons by 2041 according to recent annual ERP calculations, which represents an overall gain of 4.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
39 new dwellings have been approved in Millmerran over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential building activity in Millmerran averaged approximately 7 new dwellings per annum, culminating in 39 homes. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the area added an average of 2.3 people per year per newly built dwelling, indicating resilient demand that underpins local property values. Construction costs for these new builds average $339,000—a figure below regional benchmarks that highlights cost-effective options for homebuilders. Concurrently, commercial building approvals reached $40.0 million within this financial year, underscoring strong commercial investment. Per-capita construction output in Millmerran sits 18.0% below the Rest of Qld benchmark and falls into the 23rd percentile nationally, constraining new buyer supply and reinforcing interest in the established market.
Sub-national building rates reflect both the established profile of the community and potential planning barriers. Moreover, recent residential approvals have been exclusively detached dwellings, safeguarding the low-density neighborhood fabric and appealing to purchasers seeking generous block sizes. An average ratio of 764 people per single approved dwelling highlights the subdued pace of local construction activity. Demographic projections anticipate an influx of 134 residents into Millmerran by 2041 relative to current quarterly figures from AreaSearch. The prevailing volume of residential building appears well-positioned to satisfy future housing demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling population increases above existing forecasts.
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 $14.3 billion. 23 are already under construction and 26 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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Major civic works and development initiatives serve as significant drivers of regional economic outcomes, with AreaSearch tracking 4 major projects likely to shape the district. The primary undertakings include the Inland Rail - NSW/Queensland Border to Gowrie (B2G), MacIntyre Wind Precinct, Bulli Creek Solar And Battery Project, and Punchs Creek Solar Farm.
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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 60.8%. 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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Millmerran's job market reflects a mix of white and blue collar roles across various industries, with an unemployment rate of 4.6% and an estimated employment growth of 0.7% during the previous year. By March 2026, the local unemployment rate stood at 0.7% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, while workforce participation was slightly lower than the regional average, recorded at 60.8% versus 64.2%. Census data indicates that 14.6% of residents worked from home, a figure that may reflect the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Representation in agriculture, forestry & fishing is exceptionally concentrated, registering 8.3 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 9.1% of local workers relative to 16.1% across Regional Qld. Although employment exists within the township, comparison between Census working figures and the resident population suggests a notable outbound commuter flow. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM releases shows that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment expanded by 0.7% against a 2.3% rise in the total labor force, pushing the jobless rate up by 1.5 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the workforce grow by 0.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. Long-term insight is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. When these five-year (+6.6%) and ten-year (+13.7%) nationwide projections are applied across Millmerran's industry distribution, local employment is projected to expand by 4.6% over five years and 10.7% over ten years (note this is an illustrative sector-weighted extrapolation excluding local demographic adjustments).
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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Postcode data from the ATO for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch shows Millmerran SA2 income levels sitting beneath the countrywide average, recording a median of $44,985 and a mean of $52,491. These trail Regional Qld, which recorded a median of $53,146 and a mean of $66,593. Accounting for 11.36% Wage Price Index movement since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $50,095 for median income and $58,454 for average income. Across the 2021 Census, individual, household, and family earnings placed between the 13th and 14th percentiles across Australia.
The most common bracket comprises earners making $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (28.6% of residents or 964 residents), aligning with Regional Qld where 31.7% fall into this cohort. Although low accommodation costs allow retention of 90.3% of earnings, overall disposable income ranks in only 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 was 94.2% separate houses and 5.8% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached, and alternative residences), compared with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings throughout Regional Qld. Outright home ownership reached 48.4%, noticeably outperforming the Regional Qld level, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (23.9%) or tenanted (27.8%). Typical monthly mortgage obligations were $1,000, considerably lower than the Regional Qld median of $1,655 and the nationwide average of $1,863. Similarly, median weekly rent of $220 sits well underneath the Regional Qld figure of $345 and the national benchmark 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 constitute 67.5% of local households, consisting of couples without children (34.3%), couples with children (24.5%), and single parent families (8.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for 32.5% of homes, made up of lone person households (29.0%) and group households (3.5%). The typical household comprises 2.4 people, slightly below 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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Tertiary educational attainment in the district is comparatively low, with university qualification levels standing at 12.6% against the nationwide figure of 30.4%, highlighting a clear focus area for future learning programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest share at 10.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational qualifications are widely held, with 39.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (31.1%) and advanced diplomas (8.1%). Formal education participation is strong, with 25.9% of the population engaged in study. Breakdown by level includes 10.7% attending primary schools, 9.4% in secondary education, and 1.2% undertaking tertiary studies.
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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and illness indicators point to meaningful public health concerns across Millmerran, with various ailments affecting younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance participation is low, encompassing roughly 46% of the population (~1,562 people), compared with 52.5% across Regional Qld and 55.7% throughout Australia. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments in the community, diagnosed in 9.1% and 11.2% of locals respectively, while 61.9% reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic conditions are elevated within the working-age demographic. Furthermore, residents aged 65 and over represent 23.3% of the community (785 people), surpassing the 20.3% share in Regional Qld, with health difficulties among older age groups ranking higher nationally than the local baseline.
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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Cultural diversity in Millmerran is relatively low, with Australian citizens comprising 83.9% of the population, Australian-born individuals representing 86.8%, and 92.1% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious faith, adhered to by 68.4% of residents, in contrast to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental lineage, the primary reported ancestries across Millmerran are Australian (30.8%), English (29.3%), and Irish (8.4%). Other distinct ancestral shares include German at 6.9% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 4.4% (against 3.9% regionally), and Filipino at 2.7% (versus 0.9% across the broader region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Millmerran is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 21.6% 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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Age cohort distribution in Millmerran aligns closely with Regional Qld, remaining within 4.5 percentage points across every major band. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 47, matching the 2021 Census figure while sitting 6 years above Regional Qld (41) and exceeding the Australian Census median of 38. The proportion of residents aged 0 - 24 has expanded from 25.5% at the Census to an estimated 27.5%. Looking to 2041, individuals aged 65+ are expected to drive growth by adding 161 residents (20%) to total 946, while children, young adults, middle-aged cohorts, and younger retirees are projected to contract.
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 Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 85 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,223 at the 2021 Census → 3,374 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 Aug 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.