Millicent

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for Millicent and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of Feb 2026 the suburb's population is estimated at around 5,304. This reflects an increase of 194 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,110. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,274 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 54 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 34 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for Millicent was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of regional areas across the nation is anticipated. Millicent is expected to grow by 156 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 2.4% 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Millicent has averaged approximately 12 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 61 homes were approved, with a further 5 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, 0.4 new residents have arrived per new home over the past five financial years.

This indicates that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of these properties is $369,000, demonstrating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This year has seen $4.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Millicent's primarily residential nature. Compared to the rest of South Australia, Millicent shows substantially reduced construction activity, at 53.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

The area's development is also below national averages, indicating maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development in Millicent has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. As of now, there are an estimated 659 people per dwelling approval in the area, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections estimate Millicent adding 126 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Millicent has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Three projects are identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area: Stringy Bark Drive Residential Subdivision, Wattle Range Council General Code Amendment, Limestone Coast Hydrogen Hub (LCH2), and Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Millicent faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Millicent has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently featured. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 2,261 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% lower than Rest of SA's 5.3%.

Workforce participation is lower at 53.1%, compared to Rest of SA's 58.5%. Based on Census responses, only 6.3% of residents work from home, but Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence, with 8.6% employment compared to 14.5% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 1.5%, while employment declined by 0.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.9 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of SA recorded employment growth of 0.3% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising by 1.9 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Millicent's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.4% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that in Millicent, median income is $44,903 and average income is $56,168. This is lower than national averages of $52,373 (median) and $67,049 (average). In Rest of SA, median income is $48,920 and average income is $58,933. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Millicent would be approximately $48,854 (median) and $61,111 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Millicent fall between the 2nd and 7th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 30.2% of locals (1,601 people) earn between $400 - $799 per week, contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket is most prevalent at 27.5%. This indicates that a significant portion of Millicent residents have constrained household budgets due to lower incomes. Housing costs are modest, with 88.7% of income retained after housing expenses. However, total disposable income ranks at just the 6th percentile nationally.

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

The dwelling structure in Millicent, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 85.9% houses and 14.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro SA had 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Millicent was at 42.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (31.6%) or rented (25.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Millicent was $902, below Non-Metro SA's average of $1,153 and significantly lower than Australia's national figure of $1,863. Weekly rent in Millicent was recorded at $175, compared to Non-Metro SA's $220 and substantially below the national average 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 comprise the remaining 37.5%, with lone person households at 36.1% and group households making up 1.3% of the total. 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's university qualification rate is 9.7%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them; advanced diplomas account for 7.0% while certificates make up 32.1%. A total of 24.5% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 10.4% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 1.7% in tertiary education.

A substantial 24.5% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 10.4% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 1.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Millicent faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment completed on 08/04/2021. The mortality rate and prevalence of chronic conditions are substantial across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~2,611 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 11.4% of residents) and mental health issues (impacting 9.7%), while 57.8% claim to have no medical ailments, lower than the Rest of SA's 62.5%. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges with high chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 29.4% (1,559 people), compared to Rest of SA's 27.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present additional challenges, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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 and 91.8% being citizens. English was the language spoken at home by 96.5%. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 39.8%.

The 'Other' religious group was underrepresented at 0.6%, compared to 0.8% regionally. Top ancestry groups were Australian (34.3%), English (33.0%), and Scottish (7.9%). Dutch (2.1%) and German (5.1%) were overrepresented, while Italian (3.0%) was slightly above the regional average of 1.7%.

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

Millicent's median age was 49 in the latest data, higher than the Rest of SA figure of 47 and significantly exceeding the national norm of 38. Compared to Rest of SA, Millicent had a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (12.2%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (8.3%). Between the 2021 Census and the latest data, the 75-84 age group grew from 8.3% to 10.1% of Millicent's population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.0% to 11.1%, and the 35-44 group dropped from 9.7% to 8.3%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Millicent's age structure. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 38%, reaching 739 people from the current 535. This aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 91% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, both the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.