Millicent

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

As of Nov 2025, Millicent's population is estimated at around 5,319, reflecting a 4.1% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,110 people. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,274 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 50 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density ratio is 34 persons per square kilometer. Millicent's growth rate of 4.1% positions it within 1.3 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.4%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth for national non-metropolitan areas, with Millicent expected to grow by 154 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 2.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Millicent shows around 12 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 60 homes were approved, with another four approved so far in FY-26. On average, 0.4 new residents arrive per new home each year over these five years, indicating that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand.

The average construction cost of new properties is $369,000. This financial year has seen $4.5 million in commercial approvals, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to the Rest of SA, Millicent shows substantially reduced construction, at 54.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 659 people in the area. Looking ahead, Millicent is expected to grow by 110 residents through to 2041, according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Millicent has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are Stringy Bark Drive Residential Subdivision, Wattle Range Council General Code Amendment, Limestone Coast Hydrogen Hub (LCH2), and Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan. The following details those projects likely to be most relevant:.

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The labour market performance in Millicent lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Millicent has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently featured. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there are 2,232 employed residents, an unemployment rate of 4.6% lower than Rest of SA's rate. Workforce participation in Millicent is at 49.0%, significantly below Rest of SA's 54.1%. Key industries include healthcare & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing stands out with a share of employment 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employ just 8.6% locally, lower than Rest of SA's 14.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. Between Jun-24 and Jul-25, Millicent's labour force decreased by 2.2%, while employment declined by 3.5%, raising unemployment by 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of SA saw a 1.2% employment decline and 0.1% labour force growth, with a 1.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's Sep-22 national employment forecasts project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Millicent's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 5.4% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Millicent's median taxpayer income was $44,903 and average income was $56,168 in financial year 2022, according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average, with Rest of SA having a median income of $46,889 and average income of $56,582. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $50,664 (median) and $63,374 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census showed household, family, and personal incomes in Millicent fell between the 2nd and 7th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicated that 30.2% of residents earned $400 - $799 weekly (1,606 individuals), differing from metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - $2,999 category was predominant at 27.5%. A significant proportion, 40.8%, had incomes below $800 per week, suggesting constrained household budgets across much of the area. Despite modest housing costs with 88.7% of income retained, total disposable income ranked at only the 6th percentile nationally.

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

Millicent's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.9% houses and 14.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro SA had 87.6% houses and 12.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Millicent was at 42.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.6% and rented ones at 25.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Millicent was $902, lower than Non-Metro SA's average of $1,083. The median weekly rent figure was $175, compared to Non-Metro SA's $205. Nationally, Millicent's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $902 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 62.5% of all households, including 20.5% couples with children, 30.5% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.5%, with lone person households at 36.1% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of SA average of 2.3.

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

The area has lower university qualification rates at 9.7%, significantly below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 7.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.0%) and certificates (32.1%).

A substantial 24.5% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, comprising 10.4% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 1.7% in tertiary education. Millicent's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 814 students as of the latest data available. The area shows varied educational conditions, with an ICSEA index of 948. Education provision is balanced with 3 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Millicent faces significant health challenges with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Approximately 49% (~2,618 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 11.4% of residents) and mental health issues (impacting 9.7%). Conversely, 57.8% report no medical ailments, compared to 65.5% in the rest of South Australia. Millicent has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 28.9% (1,537 people), compared to 23.3% in the rest of SA. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Millicent's population showed low cultural diversity, with 88.9% born in Australia, 91.8% being citizens, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 39.8%. The 'Other' religious category comprised 0.6%, slightly higher than the Rest of SA's 0.5%.

Ancestry wise, Australian (34.3%), English (33.0%), and Scottish (7.9%) were the top groups. Notably, Dutch (2.1% vs regional 1.7%), German (5.1% vs 6.4%), and Italian (3.0% vs 2.0%) groups were overrepresented in Millicent compared to regional averages.

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

Millicent has a median age of 49, which is higher than the Rest of SA figure of 47 and substantially exceeds the national norm of 38. Compared to Rest of SA, Millicent has a higher concentration of residents aged 15-24 (12.3%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (8.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the 75-84 age group has grown from 8.3% to 9.6% of Millicent's population. Conversely, the 35-44 age group has declined from 9.7% to 8.5%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 13.0% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Millicent's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 45%, reaching 738 people from its current total of 510. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 92% of the projected growth. Conversely, both the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.