Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, which can materially differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when sharing the same name.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
est. as @ -- *
2021 Census | -- people
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
Millbank (Qld) has an estimated 2,615 residents, up from 2,499 at the 2021 Census — a change of 116 people, or 4.6%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. That puts 765 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
Detail
According to AreaSearch evaluations integrating broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified following the Census, the suburb of Millbank (Qld) has a population of approximately 2,615 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 116 people (4.6%) compared to the 2,499 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Such adjustments build upon an estimated resident population of 2,608 determined by AreaSearch after assessing address validations and the ABS ERP release from June 2025. This population results in a density of 764 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with broader benchmarks recorded by AreaSearch.
Inflow from interstate migration formed the primary growth driver, making up roughly 82.0% of recent population additions. Projections utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia models for each SA2 published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For locations outside this coverage or extending beyond post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 figures released in 2023 from 2021 data are incorporated. Because these state forecasts lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch allocates proportional cohort weighting derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region release (2023 release, 2022 baseline). Looking ahead, the suburb of Millbank (Qld) tracks within the lower quartile of national regional growth, with consolidated SA2 data indicating an addition of 55 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 1.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Detail
Building activity remains quiet, recording an average of 2 approvals annually, totaling 11 dwellings over the five-year period. These modest figures align with rural settings where construction remains restrained by local requirements and infrastructure thresholds. Because overall volumes are minimal, annual growth rates can shift noticeably based on individual project timing. Construction rates track well behind Rest of Qld and sit substantially lower than national benchmarks. Recent residential approvals comprise 80.0% detached dwellings alongside 20.0% attached dwellings, reflecting low-density rural surroundings defined by larger allotment sizes. A ratio of roughly 248 people per dwelling approval further underlines this low-density profile.
Long-term forecasts anticipate an addition of 48 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. Current building trends suggest residential supply can easily accommodate upcoming demand, sustaining accessible buyer conditions and creating scope to surpass baseline demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Millbank (Qld)
Loading development applications…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Type | Distance | Status |
|---|
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Millbank (Qld), worth an estimated $20 million. A further 28 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.09 billion. 12 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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.
Detail
Regional momentum is strongly guided by major developments, civil projects, and strategic planning. AreaSearch has identified 4 key initiatives influencing the locality, including New Social Housing in Avoca, Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant - Inlet Works, Bundaberg Social Housing Program, and New Bundaberg Hospital.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
New Social Housing in Avoca, Bundaberg
Two-stage modular social housing development delivering 46 homes for Queenslanders experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Stage 1 comprising 6 family homes has been completed and occupied. Stage 2 comprising 40 apartments across seven two-storey and two three-storey buildings is now under construction after commencing in late 2025, with completion and tenant occupation expected during mid 2026. The development includes 7-star energy efficient modular homes, communal open space, accessible design and is managed by the Bundaberg Housing Service Centre.
Branvale Estate
A premium residential land estate in Bundaberg offering fully serviced, easement-free allotments exceeding 1,000m2 with wide frontages. Stage 3 construction is now complete with 18 allotments sold out and new stages planned. Features rock-free, flat, flood-free lots with town water, sewer, NBN and underground power. The estate maintains high building standards with custom-built homes, providing spacious lots suitable for sheds, pools and family homes.
New Bundaberg Hospital
The $1.2 billion New Bundaberg Hospital is a major greenfield development featuring a six-storey clinical building with over 400 beds. The facility includes an expanded emergency department, a rooftop helipad, mental health units, and teaching spaces. It serves as the centerpiece of the Bundaberg Health and Enterprise Precinct, aimed at providing level 5 health services to the growing Wide Bay region while mitigating flood risks associated with the existing hospital site.
St Vincent de Paul Social Housing Walkervale Bundaberg
An 81 dwelling social housing development on the corner of Barolin and Maynard Streets in Walkervale, comprising 60 units and 21 single homes delivered under the QuickStarts QLD program. The project is being developed in partnership between St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Housing and the Queensland Government, with homes to be operated by Vinnies Housing. Construction is progressing following Ministerial Infrastructure Designation approval, delivering long term social and affordable housing with on-site wrap-around support services including furniture and food assistance.
The Ridge on Branyan
A premium riverside residential estate in Branyan offering elevated land opportunities with access to the Burnett River. Stages 1-9 are sold out with Stage 11 releasing soon. Block sizes range from 700-1300 sqm with full services including sewerage, town water, underground power, and NBN. Located close to Sugarland Shopping Centre, Branyan State School, a new childcare facility, CQU campus, new hospital site, and Bundaberg Airport.
Bundaberg Social Housing Program
Seven new social housing homes in Bundaberg South as part of Homes for Queenslanders plan. Additional social housing opportunities being assessed at government-owned Avoca site.
Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant - Inlet Works
Upgrade to the Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant to unlock the Branyan Local Area Plan and substantial residential housing developments. This project is funded under the Residential Activation Fund.
Bundaberg East Levee
A $174.7 million flood resilience project featuring a 1.7 km concrete levee along the Burnett River southern bank. The infrastructure includes floodgates, flood doors, and pump stations at Saltwater and Distillery Creeks, designed to protect over 600 properties in Bundaberg East, South, and the CBD from 1% AEP flood events. Recent milestones include the appointment of SMEC and CDM Smith as design consultants and the completion of detailed flood modelling. The project is currently in the detailed design phase following the 2024 Ministerial Infrastructure Designation process.
1,063 residents of Millbank (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,131. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 51.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,260, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
Detail
The local workforce displays an even distribution between blue and white-collar occupations, supported by a prominent essential services component. Joblessness stands at 6.0%, with yearly employment expanding by an estimated 7.2% according to consolidated statistical area data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents stand at 1,063, while the jobless rate sits 2.1% higher than the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld. Labor participation also trails regional patterns (51.1% versus 64.2% across Regional Qld). Census findings indicate that a modest 2.4% of workers operated from home, though Covid-19 restrictions provide context to this figure.
Leading employment fields for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The health care & social assistance sector exhibits substantial local prominence, employing staff at 1.6 times the regional rate. In contrast, public administration & safety accounts for just 2.6% of local employment against the 5.9% regional benchmark. Comparing resident counts with local Census employment indicates that the area functions predominantly as a residential base with limited on-site job opportunities. Aggregated SALM and ABS figures compiled by AreaSearch for the 12 months to March 2026 indicate employment grew by 7.2% alongside a 4.6% expansion in the labour force, reducing unemployment by 2.2 percentage points. Over the same timeline, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% increase in jobs, a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future demand. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector performances vary. Weighting these projections against the local industry profile indicates local employment potential of 6.7% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, representing an illustrative structural extrapolation independent of localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Millbank (Qld) is $997 a week (about $52,000 a year), with median personal income at $517 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $38,159 a year against an average of $47,152. 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.
Detail
ATO tax statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that local taxpayers recorded a median income of $38,159 and an average of $47,152. These figures sit below nationwide averages and compare with $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $42,494 median and $52,508 average as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings placed within the 3rd to 4th percentiles nationally. Personal income is concentrated in the $400 - 799 weekly band (29.6% or 774 people), unlike metropolitan benchmarks where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier is largest at 31.7%.
Affordability pressures remain pronounced, with residents retaining 83.1% of their income, ranking at the 4th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Millbank (Qld) had 1,007 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 8% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,188 a month. Rent absorbs 27.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
Detail
Census records show the local dwelling mix contains 76.7% separate houses alongside 23.3% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and other types), mirroring Regional Qld distributions of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 38.2% compared to regional patterns, with mortgaged properties representing 24.6% and rental housing accounting for 37.3%. Financing costs remain subdued, with median monthly mortgage payments of $1,188 and median weekly rents of $270 sitting well below Regional Qld metrics of $1,655 and $345. On a national scale, local mortgage commitments are substantially lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rental figures tracking far under the national $375 benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Millbank (Qld) counted 1,007 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Families constitute 63.6% of local households, consisting of couples without children (28.5%), couples with children (19.0%), and single parent families (15.1%). The remaining 36.4% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 32.5% alongside group households at 3.8%. The typical household size of 2.2 people tracks below the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.1% of adults in Millbank (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 10.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
Detail
Tertiary attainment rates show notable divergence, with 14.1% holding higher education degrees compared to the 30.4% national standard. Bachelor degrees account for 10.0%, postgraduate credentials represent 2.7%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.4%. Vocational pathways remain strongly represented, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including 28.9% with certificates and 6.8% holding advanced diplomas. Formal education engages 23.2% of the local community. This cohort includes 9.3% attending primary school, 6.3% enrolled in secondary school, and 3.2% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Millbank (Qld) reaches 14 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 220 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Detail
Commuter connectivity is supported by 14 active public transport stops operating across Millbank, accommodating various bus connections. These facilities link to 5 separate bus routes that generate 222 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is favorable, with average walking distances of 208 meters to the closest stop. Private vehicle travel dominates outbound commuting at 94%, with households averaging 1.1 vehicles, below regional figures. Working from home accounted for 2.4% of workers in the 2021 Census during a period influenced by pandemic restrictions. Service provision across the network provides an average of 31 trips per day, translating to roughly 15 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
53.3% of residents in Millbank (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 14.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
Detail
AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses highlight significant local health challenges across age groups. Private health insurance coverage is notably restrained, held by roughly 46% of the population (~1,200 people), lagging behind Regional Qld at 52.5% and the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 13.2% and 9.2% of the community, while 53.3% report no diagnosed chronic conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic conditions are prevalent within working-age cohorts, while seniors aged 65 and over comprise 33.0% of residents (862 people), higher than the 20.3% regional benchmark, with elderly health outcomes tracking closely with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Millbank (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 87.6% of residents, with 6.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (29.7%). 3.9% 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.
Detail
Cultural homogeneity is prominent, with 87.6% of residents born in Australia, 91.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 93.3% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 54.4% of residents compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Reported parental ancestry shows English heritage leading at 32.6%, followed by Australian at 29.7% and Irish at 7.9%. Other backgrounds display distinct representation levels, including German ancestry at 6.1% (versus 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 3.9% (matching 3.9% regionally), and Serbian ancestry at 0.3% (versus 0.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Millbank (Qld) is 47, older than 85% of areas nationally. 23.2% 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.
Detail
The local population skews significantly older than surrounding districts. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 33.0% of the community belongs to retirement cohorts (65+), well above the 20.4% regional average, while those aged 45 - 64 make up 19.2% against 24.6% across Regional Qld. The median age remains steady from the 2021 Census at 47 years as at August 2026, exceeding Regional Qld (41 years) by 6 years and the Australian Census median of 38. By 2041, senior demographics are projected to drive future growth, expanding by 105 residents (12%) to 968, while youth, young adult, and middle-aged brackets are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Millbank (Qld)
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 Suburb (SAL) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 1 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 Jun 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,499 at the 2021 Census → 2,615 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 (SAL31838). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.