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
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.
Detail
Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Millgrove's population is estimated at around 1,658 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 8 people (0.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,666 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,658, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 1 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 177 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, local projections released in 2023 by the Victorian State Government are integrated via a weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA level down to the SA2 boundaries. Age bracket growth rates derived from these aggregations are projected for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic patterns suggest a growth rate in the lower quartile of Australian statistical territories, with projections indicating the suburb of Millgrove will add 7 persons by 2041, resulting in an overall increase of 0.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Detail
No new homes have received approval in the suburb of Millgrove during the last five-year period. This lack of building approvals indicates a fully developed residential landscape with few options for fresh construction. Such conditions can help maintain current property valuations, although prospective purchasers should prepare for a stable real estate environment with limited sales activity. Residential development in the suburb of Millgrove remains extremely limited when compared to Greater Melbourne. This absence of fresh housing supply typically boosts demand and supports pricing for established dwellings. A similar trend of low activity is observed on a national scale, pointing to a mature residential market and potential constraints on new construction.
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 $315 million. 5 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans tourism, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. 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
Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major works play a significant role in shaping the performance of a region. There are no projects identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Key regional projects of potential relevance include the Additional VLocity Trains, Level Crossing Removal Project (Melbourne), Suburban Roads Upgrade, and the Telstra InfraCo Intercity Fibre Network.
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
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.
Mount Evelyn Water Treatment Plant
A critical back-up disinfection facility designed to secure Melbourne's drinking water supply during extreme weather, power failures, or maintenance at the Silvan Reservoir. The project treats water from three major underground mains that serve approximately 50 percent of Melbourne. To preserve local native flora, the plant footprint was reduced by 25m2 and the access road narrowed. Current 2026 works include mechanical and electrical fit-out, building enclosure, and connecting major water mains.
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.
York Road Upgrade
Potential upgrade to York Road between Swansea and Monbulk roads in Mount Evelyn, Victoria. Planning work and a comprehensive business case have been completed and submitted to the Department of Transport and Planning to inform a potential future upgrade. The project aims to improve safety, reliability, intersections (at Swansea and Monbulk roads), and walking/cycling infrastructure.
734 residents of Millgrove are employed, from a labour force of 810. Unemployment sits at 9.3%, with participation at 58.4%. 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.
Detail
The local workforce exhibits a balanced distribution between professional roles and manual trades, with the building sector showing particularly strong representation, alongside an unemployment rate of 9.3% calculated from aggregated statistical data. In March 2026, there were 734 residents holding jobs, while the unemployment rate sat 4.5% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, highlighting areas for local economic growth, and the participation rate of 58.4% remains well below the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Data from the Census indicates that only 13.4% of the working population performed their jobs from home, a figure that may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.
Local jobs are heavily concentrated in the fields of healthcare and social assistance, building trades, and manufacturing. The suburb of Millgrove displays a strong vocational specialization in construction, where its share of employment is 1.5 times higher than the regional benchmark. Conversely, the professional and technical services sector accounts for only 3.3% of the local workforce, trailing the Greater Melbourne average of 10.1%. A comparison between the count of working residents and the local jobs available suggests that the area provides few employment opportunities within its own boundaries. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from surrounding areas shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool grew by 0.6% while overall employment declined by 0.7%, leading to an increase of 1.1 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment and a 2.3% expansion of its labor force, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand patterns in the suburb of Millgrove. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry mix to model potential hiring trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sectoral models to the local workforce composition suggests employment in the suburb of Millgrove should rise by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.
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.
Detail
Tax statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings in the suburb of Millgrove are below the national average. Taxpayers in the suburb of Millgrove recorded a median income of $42,406 and an average of $51,132, compared to the Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting these figures for the 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $46,485 for the median and $56,051 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Millgrove all rank between the 12th and 13th percentiles nationwide.
The dominant weekly earnings bracket is $800 - 1,499, accounting for 31.6% of residents (523 people), whereas the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common across the wider region at 32.8%. Affordable housing remains a significant challenge, with residents retaining only 83.8% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in 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.
Detail
At the time of the last Census, the residential landscape in the suburb of Millgrove consisted of 100.0% separate houses and no other dwelling types such as townhouses or apartments, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Outright home ownership in the suburb of Millgrove stood at 35.2%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 49.3% and rented properties making up 15.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $305, compared to the metropolitan average of $390.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Millgrove are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below 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.
Detail
Families make up 62.6% of all households in the suburb of Millgrove, with couples with children representing 22.8%, couples without children making up 20.3%, and single-parent households accounting for 18.3%. The remaining 37.4% consists of non-family living arrangements, where lone-person households constitute 33.7% and group households make up 2.9%. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
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.
Detail
Educational attainment levels show that 13.8% of residents hold university qualifications, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Among these higher qualifications, bachelor degrees are held by 9.3% of the population, graduate diplomas by 2.7%, and postgraduate credentials by 1.8%. Vocational education is highly represented, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of 11.9% with advanced diplomas and 33.7% with certificates. A significant proportion of the local population is engaged in learning, with 30.8% of residents enrolled in an educational program. This student body is comprised of 10.8% in primary school, 10.0% in high school, and 3.7% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Millgrove reaches 5 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 150 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.
Detail
Public transit services in the suburb of Millgrove include 5 active stops catering to bus routes. These stops are served by 1 routes, which provide 148 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 568 meters from their nearest transit stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the suburb, with 93% of residents driving to work outside the area. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles, and a relatively low 13.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at that time.
Bus services run at an average frequency of 21 trips per day across all local routes, which represents approximately 29 weekly trips for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
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.
Detail
Health indicators highlight significant challenges in the suburb of Millgrove, particularly regarding mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across multiple age groups. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 47% of the population (~781 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues reported among residents are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 12.8% and 10.2% of the population. Meanwhile, 59.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The local working-age demographic shows elevated rates of chronic illness, and residents aged 65 and over make up 19.1% of the community (316 people), compared to 15.0% across Greater Melbourne. Seniors in the area face notable health challenges, with local rankings for older demographics showing greater disparity than the general 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.
Detail
Cultural diversity in the suburb of Millgrove is lower than the metropolitan average, with citizens representing 84.9% of the community, 87.5% of residents born in Australia, and 95.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 33.0% of the population. The most distinct religious variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.1% of local residents compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne. In terms of parentage and heritage, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Millgrove are English at 33.3%, which is higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian at 30.5%, which is higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Irish at 8.5%.
Other ethnic heritages show notable differences compared to the wider region, with Hungarian ancestry representing 0.6% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Dutch ancestry at 2.0% (compared to 1.2%), and German ancestry at 4.3% (compared to 2.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Millgrove is 40. 24.5% 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 median age in the suburb of Millgrove is 40 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 years and the national median of 38 years. Compared to metropolitan averages, the 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 14.8%, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less represented at 13.9%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.0% to 6.0% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 13.4% to 14.6%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 12.7% to 11.2%, and the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.1% to 10.8%.
Demographic projections suggest the age profile of the suburb of Millgrove will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 32 people (33%) from 99 to 132. The combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 77% of all population growth, while the 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
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 Aug 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) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 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 May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21685). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.