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Millgrove has an estimated 1,658 residents. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 94% of areas nationally. That puts 177 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.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Millgrove has an estimated resident tally of approximately 1,658, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates and validated post-Census addresses. Compared to the 1,666 individuals documented in the 2021 Census, this marks a reduction of 8 people (0.5%). This adjustment builds upon an ERP estimate of 1,657 derived from the ABS June 2025 data release, combined with 1 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. With 177 persons per square kilometer, the suburb provides ample room per occupant alongside scope for future development.
Natural growth served as the chief contributor to demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 65.0% of recent population additions in the suburb of Millgrove. In projecting population shifts, AreaSearch applies ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), while non-covered SA2 zones incorporate the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA releases via weighted growth aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific growth rates from these aggregations are similarly implemented across all territories for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modeling places the suburb of Millgrove within the lower quartile of tracked regions, projecting a modest gain of 6 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 calculations, representing an overall rise of 0.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Over the preceding five-year timeframe, no residential building permits were granted in Millgrove. Such an absence of building activity points to an established locality where additional residential projects are exceptionally uncommon. Restricted supply of this kind can help sustain real estate valuations while reflecting an enduring, low-turnover housing landscape. Residential building volumes in Millgrove fall substantially behind Greater Melbourne benchmarks. This constraint on incoming stock generally reinforces buyer interest and pricing across established dwellings. Furthermore, construction activity sits below countrywide metrics, signaling an established marketplace that may face development impediments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Millgrove
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects close to Millgrove, worth an estimated $272 million. 4 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans tourism, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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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Community outcomes are heavily shaped by nearby civil works, planning frameworks, and strategic developments. No major projects have been identified by AreaSearch as directly affecting the immediate locality. Broad regional programs of potential interest include the Suburban Roads Upgrade, Level Crossing Removal Project (Melbourne), Telstra InfraCo Intercity Fibre Network, and Additional VLocity Trains.
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Healesville Sanctuary Precinct Redevelopment (Stage 2)
A major expansion of Healesville Sanctuary focused on modernising visitor facilities and native animal exhibits to support critical wildlife conservation. Key components include a new Threatened Species Quarantine facility, a Raptor Recovery Flight Aviary, and an upgraded Australian Wildlife Health Centre Visitor Gallery. Ongoing works involve the redesign of the active play area and visitor amenity blocks to enhance the educational experience and save priority native species from extinction.
Maroondah Highway & Don Road Interchange Upgrade
Construction is underway on a grade-separated interchange replacing the existing roundabout at Maroondah Highway and Don Road in Healesville. The project includes a new bridge over Maroondah Highway, upgraded intersections, shared walking and cycling paths, improved safety barriers, drainage upgrades and landscaping to improve traffic flow and safety. Construction remains on track for completion in 2026.
Graceburn Gardens Estate
Premium residential land estate offering large lifestyle blocks with Yarra Valley views. The project has been completed in stages, with lots likely fully released by 2024.
The Memo Healesville Redevelopment
Restoration and expansion of the historic 1930s art-deco cinema and community hall into a modern multi-purpose performing arts and function centre. The venue includes a retractable seating bank auditorium, a hydraulic orchestra pit lift, a gallery space, and multi-purpose hire rooms (Nan Francis Room, Billiard Room, Meeting Room).
Yarra Valley Railway Heritage Line Restoration
Volunteer-led restoration of the historic Yarra Valley Railway between Healesville and Yarra Glen. The project includes reconstruction of rail infrastructure, bridge and station restoration, rolling stock overhaul and eventual expansion of heritage train services. As of 2026, public passenger services have been temporarily paused so volunteers can accelerate track restoration, rolling stock works and preparations for extending operations to Yarra Glen.
Morrison Reserve Master Plan 2024-2039
A 15-year master plan for Morrison Reserve adopted by Yarra Ranges Council on 28 May 2024. The first funded implementation stage, the Youth Activation and Bike Park project, is now under construction by Warrandale Industries following contract award. The works include an all-abilities bike park, youth activation spaces, social areas and associated public facilities, with completion expected during 2026. The broader master plan continues to guide future staged upgrades to sporting, recreation and pathway infrastructure through 2039.
Hereford Road Childcare Centre and Development Site
A planning permit for a 104-place childcare centre on a 5014 sqm site at 19-23 Hereford Road, Mount Evelyn was approved by VCAT on 4 December 2024, following a Council refusal that was overturned on appeal. The application, lodged by Planning Property Partners, originally also proposed a 24/7 McDonald's restaurant on the site, but the fast-food component was refused by Council and the refusal was upheld by VCAT. The childcare centre occupies about 43 percent of the supersite, which retains a development scheme allowing for an additional quick-service restaurant / fast-food outlet subject to further approval.The property was the site of Pro Futsal Mt Evelyn, a sports complex and physiotherapy clinic, held on a lease expiring 31 December 2025. The site was taken to market via Expressions of Interest closing 2 July 2025 through Burgess Rawson and Teska Carson, and has since sold; the purchaser has not been publicly disclosed. No construction start date has been confirmed.
Fernhill Road, Mount Evelyn - Drainage Improvements
Drainage infrastructure and stormwater network upgrades along Fernhill Road in Mount Evelyn. Delivered under Yarra Ranges Council's Capital Expenditure Program, the works resolve localized overland flow and flooding impacts associated with surrounding catchment development.
738 residents of Millgrove are employed, from a labour force of 810. Unemployment sits at 8.9%, with participation at 58.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,294, about 78% 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.
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Workforce figures aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that Millgrove maintains an even distribution between blue-collar and white-collar roles, highlighted by strong construction representation, an 8.9% jobless rate, and steady job numbers over the preceding year. As of March 2026738 locals are employed; however, joblessness exceeds Greater Melbourne's 4.8% by 4.1 percentage points, and the 58.2% participation rate trails well behind the metropolitan level of 70.1%. Meanwhile, 13.4% of working residents reported working remotely at the Census, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Locals are most commonly employed across health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing.
The construction sector exhibits notable local concentration, capturing an employment share 1.5 times the regional norm. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for merely 3.3% of the local workforce, trailing the 10.1% observed across Greater Melbourne. Comparing resident numbers to Census workplace counts suggests that locally based job openings remain scarce. Analysis by AreaSearch utilizing ABS and SALM metrics indicates that across the 12 months leading to March 2026, local workforce numbers rose by 0.7% as employment dropped by 0.3%, lifting unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. Over the same span, Greater Melbourne achieved employment gains of 2.1% and a 2.3% workforce rise, alongside a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future hiring prospects. Across Australia, workforce growth is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Aligning these industry trajectories with Millgrove's specific occupational breakdown points to an estimated local expansion of 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Millgrove is $1,201 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $607 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,406 a year against an average of $51,132. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the suburb of Millgrove below national standards, showing a median of $42,406 alongside an average of $51,132, compared to Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Factoring in a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $46,485 for median income and $56,051 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 positions household, family, and individual income tiers between the 12th and 13th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of earnings brackets, the $800 - 1,499 segment accounts for the largest share at 31.6% of residents (523 people), contrasting with the broader metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 32.8%. Affordability constraints are significant, with retained income standing at 83.8%, ranking at the 14th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Millgrove had 661 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $305 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. 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 residential landscape in Millgrove was entirely composed of standalone houses (100.0%), with no other dwelling types such as apartments or semi-detached units recorded, differing from the Melbourne metro profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 35.2%, outpacing the metropolitan rate, while 49.3% of properties were held under a mortgage and 15.5% were occupied by tenants. Typical housing costs were comparatively modest, with median monthly home loan repayments at $1,300 and median weekly rents at $305, sitting below Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
When measured nationally, local mortgage costs remain substantially lower than the $1,863 Australian average, and local rental rates sit well underneath the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Millgrove counted 661 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements represent the majority of local living structures at 62.6%, consisting of couples with children (22.8%), couples without children (20.3%), and single parent families (18.3%). Non-family setups make up the other 37.4%, led by single-person dwellings at 33.7% and group households at 2.9%. The area records a median household size of 2.3 people, which is slightly below the 2.6 figure for Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.8% of adults in Millgrove hold a university qualification, including 9.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 57 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 921 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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Higher education rates present an area for progress, as 13.8% of locals possess a university qualification, falling well below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. Within tertiary achievements, bachelor degrees constitute 9.3%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.7% and postgraduate credentials at 1.8%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are widely held, with 45.6% of individuals aged 15+ holding practical accreditations, comprising advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (33.7%). A substantial proportion of the community engages in study, with 30.8% of residents enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by level, primary schooling accounts for 10.8%, secondary education represents 10.0%, and tertiary studies comprise 3.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Millgrove reaches 5 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 490 services a week. The typical home sits about 570 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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.
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Transport networks within Millgrove encompass 5 operational stops providing bus services, which run across 1 individual routes and generate 489 weekly passenger trips. Access is considered moderate, with an average distance of 568 meters from dwellings to the nearest stop. Given its residential character, outbound travel is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of journeys and vehicle ownership averaging 1.4 per dwelling. Meanwhile, 13.4% of residents worked from home according to 2021 Census records, potentially reflecting pandemic conditions. Transit schedules provide an average of 69 trips per day across the network, representing around 97 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.6% of residents in Millgrove report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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 metrics and chronic illness patterns indicate notable health burdens in Millgrove across both older and younger demographics. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage remains low, with approximately 47% of the community (~781 people) holding private insurance, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and 55.7% nationwide. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the primary diagnosed issues locally, affecting 12.8 and 10.2% of residents respectively, whereas 59.6% reported being completely free of medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health strains are evident among working-age individuals through elevated chronic illness rates.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 18.8% of the populace (311 people), exceeding the 15.1% metropolitan benchmark, and senior health indicators show elevated national standing relative to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Millgrove is largely Australian-born, at 87.5% of residents, with 4.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (30.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures place Millgrove below broader averages, with citizens making up 84.9% of residents, 87.5% born in Australia, and 95.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity forms the primary faith, accounting for 33.0% of the populace. Meanwhile, the Other category shows notable divergence, representing 1.1% locally versus 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at parent birthplaces, the most prevalent ancestral backgrounds in Millgrove are English at 33.3% (exceeding the regional mark of 20.1%), Australian at 30.5% (above the 18.4% regional level), and Irish at 8.5%. Variations also emerge across other heritages, with Hungarian reaching 0.6% locally (vs 0.3% regionally), Dutch at 2.0% (vs 1.2%), and German at 4.3% (vs 2.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Millgrove is 40. 24.7% 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 age breakdown in the suburb of Millgrove closely mirrors Greater Melbourne, with the largest divergence across the four broad cohorts standing at 3.7 percentage points. As at August 2026, the median age is estimated at 40 by AreaSearch, matching the 2021 Census result and remaining 3 years above the metropolitan figure of 37 from that Census. The proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 15.6% at the Census to an estimated 18.8%. Projections indicate that retirees and seniors will drive future additions to 2041, increasing by 60 residents (19%) to 372, while younger adult cohorts and children are expected to decrease over that timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Millgrove
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 last 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,666 at the 2021 Census → 1,658 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 (SAL21685). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.