Millgrove

Millgrove is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Millgrove is around 1,658 people. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 1,666 people, indicating an 8 person decline (0.5%). The latest estimate was derived by AreaSearch following examination of the ABS's ERP data release in June 2025 and validation of one new address since the Census date. This population results in a density ratio of 177 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, making adjustments using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic trends indicate lower quartile growth for Australian statistical areas. By 2041, the suburb of Millgrove is expected to grow by 7 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 0.4% in total over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Millgrove is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Millgrove has had no residential development approvals in the past five years. This lack of new housing developments suggests a mature area with limited opportunities for new dwellings. While this minimal development may support property values due to restricted supply, it also indicates a stable market with less frequent turnover compared to other areas.

In relation to Greater Melbourne, Millgrove has significantly lower development activity. The scarcity of new homes typically intensifies demand and prices for existing properties in the area. This trend is also below national averages, which could be attributed to the maturity of the area or potential planning constraints.

Millgrove has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure changes will affect this area more than local developments, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects expected to impact the area. Key projects include Additional VLocity Trains, Level Crossing Removal Project (Melbourne), Suburban Roads Upgrade, and Telstra InfraCo Intercity Fibre Network.

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Employment conditions in Millgrove face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Millgrove has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 8.5% and estimated employment growth of 0.8% over the past year (AreaSearch). As of December 2025735 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.7% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Workforce participation in Millgrove is lower at 57.9%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, only 13.4% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. The area specializes in construction with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level, while professional & technical services employ just 3.3% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%.

Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 0.8% and labour force by 0.2%, reducing unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Millgrove's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of Millgrove had a lower than average national income level in the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $42,406 and the average income stood at $51,132. These figures compare to Greater Melbourne's of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Millgrove would be approximately $46,485 (median) and $56,051 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Millgrove all fall between the 12th and 13th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows that 31.6% of residents (523 people) earn within the $800 - 1,499 bracket, contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Millgrove, with only 83.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 14th percentile.

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

In Millgrove, as per the latest Census evaluation, all dwellings were houses (100.0%), with no semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types recorded. This is unlike Melbourne metro's dwelling composition of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Millgrove stood at 35.2%, with mortgaged properties at 49.3% and rented dwellings at 15.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Millgrove was $305, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Millgrove's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 62.6% of all households, including 22.8% couples with children, 20.3% couples without children, and 18.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 33.7% and group households making up 2.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Millgrove fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.8%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.3%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (33.7%). Educational participation is high, with 30.8% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.8% in primary, 10.0% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 10.0% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Millgrove has five operational public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by one route in total, facilitating 148 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is considered moderate, with residents usually residing 568 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Millgrove residents commute outward, predominantly using cars (93%). On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 13.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 21 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Millgrove is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Millgrove faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment conducted on [insert date]. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~781 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (12.8%) and arthritis (10.2%), with 59.6% reporting no medical ailments, lower than Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Millgrove has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.1% (316 people) compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. Health outcomes among seniors present additional challenges, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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

Millgrove's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 84.9% of its population being citizens, 87.5% born in Australia, and 95.4% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Millgrove is Christianity, comprising 33.0% of the population. However, the most significant overrepresentation was observed in the 'Other' category, which makes up 1.1% of Millgrove's population compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Millgrove are English (33.3%), Australian (30.5%), and Irish (8.5%). These percentages are substantially higher than their respective regional averages of 20.1%, 18.4%, and not specified. Additionally, there were notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Hungarian was overrepresented at 0.6% compared to the regional average of 0.3%, Dutch at 2.0% versus 1.2%, and German at 4.3% compared to 2.2%.

Millgrove's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Millgrove has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Millgrove at 14.8%, compared to the Greater Melbourne average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 13.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.0% to 6.0% of the population, and the 35-44 cohort increased from 13.4% to 14.6%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 12.7% to 11.2%, and the 45-54 age group dropped from 12.1% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Millgrove's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to increase by 32 people (33%), from 99 to 132. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 77% of total population growth, reflecting Millgrove's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 35-44 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.