Millicent

Millicent has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Millicent's population was around 5,410 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 165 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,245 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,410 in June 2025 and an additional 63 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 30 persons per square kilometer. Millicent's growth rate of 3.1% since the census positioned it within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Interstate migration contributed approximately 71.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopted 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, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections were used, based on 2021 data and adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Anticipated demographic trends suggested lower quartile growth for national regional areas, with Millicent expected to grow by 155 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 2.9% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Millicent, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Millicent has averaged approximately 13 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling 66 homes. As of FY26, 7 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.3 new residents per year arrive for every new home constructed between FY21 and FY25. This indicates that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, offering buyers more options while supporting population growth.

The average value of newly constructed properties is $262,000. In FY26, Millicent has recorded $4.5 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting its primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of SA, Millicent has roughly half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 27th percentile nationally when measured against other areas assessed. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, driving interest in existing homes.

The area's low density nature is preserved through recent development, which has been entirely comprised of detached houses. As of now, there are an estimated 675 people per dwelling approval in Millicent. Population forecasts indicate that Millicent will gain approximately 155 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.

Millicent has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 5thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely affecting this region: Stringy Bark Drive Residential Subdivision, Wattle Range Council General Code Amendment, Limestone Coast Hydrogen Hub (LCH2), and Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan. The following details the most relevant projects.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Millicent recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Millicent's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate in December 2025 was 5.1%, indicating an employment growth of 1.5% over the previous year. Compared to Regional SA's unemployment rate of 5.7%, Millicent's is 0.7% lower.

Workforce participation in Millicent stands at 53.7%, slightly below Regional SA's 58.3%. According to Census responses, only 6.1% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing is particularly specialized, employing 1.7 times more workers than the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 8.8%, below Regional SA's 14.5%.

Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 1.5% and labour force grew by 3.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 1.9 percentage points. In contrast, Regional SA saw employment rise by 0.7% and unemployment increase by 2.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Millicent's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.4% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Millicent SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $46,585 and an average income of $56,590 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, contrasting with Regional SA's median income of $48,920 and average income of $58,933. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% from financial year 2023 to March 2026, current estimates would be approximately $51,323 (median) and $62,345 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Millicent fall between the 3rd and 7th percentiles nationally. The income distribution shows that 30.0% of residents earn within the $400 - 799 bracket, with 1,623 people. Economic circumstances indicate financial pressure, with 40.5% of households having weekly budgets below $800. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 88.7% income retention, total disposable income ranks at the 6th percentile nationally.

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

In Millicent, as per the latest Census evaluation, dwelling structures consisted of 86.2% houses and 13.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional SA's figures of 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Millicent stood at 42.7%, mirroring Regional SA's level, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (32.0%) or rented (25.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Millicent was $910, significantly lower than Regional SA's average of $1,153 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Millicent was recorded at $175, substantially below Regional SA's $220 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 63.0% of all households, including 20.6% couples with children, 30.8% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.0%, with lone person households at 35.7% and group households making up 1.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional SA average of 2.3.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 9.7%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 7.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.1%) and certificates (32.1%).

A substantial 24.6% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, comprising 10.5% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 1.7% in tertiary education.

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

Millicent faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across a range of health conditions, affecting both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is low, with approximately 48% of Millicent's total population (~2,569 people) having it, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.5%) and asthma (9.6%). However, 58.0% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Millicent has a higher proportion of seniors, with 29.3% of its population aged 65 and over (1,582 people), compared to Regional SA's 27.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present additional challenges, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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

Millicent, surveyed in June 2016, had a population with 88.9% born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 39.6%. The 'Other' religious category comprised 0.6%, slightly lower than Regional SA's 0.8%.

Ancestry-wise, Australians made up 34.2%, followed by English (33.1%) and Scottish (7.9%). Notable differences included Dutch ancestry at 2.2% in Millicent versus 1.3% regionally, German at 5.1% versus 8.2%, and Italian at 3.0% versus 1.7%.

Millicent hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Millicent's median age is 49, which is higher than the Regional SA figure of 47 and substantially exceeds the national norm of 38. Compared to Regional SA, Millicent has a higher concentration of residents aged 15-24 (12.3%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (8.3%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.2% to 10.2% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.1% to 11.2%, and the 35 to 44 group has dropped from 9.8% to 8.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Millicent's age structure. The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 38% (210 people), reaching 763 from 552. This growth is driven by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 89% of the projected growth. Conversely, both the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.