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Millmerran has an estimated 1,598 residents, up from 1,545 at the 2021 Census — a change of 53 people, or 3.4%. Density is about 11 people per 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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According to the latest calculations from AreaSearch, which combine ABS population statistics for the surrounding region with fresh address validations, the suburb of Millmerran has an estimated population of 1,598 as of May 2026. Compared to the 1,545 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 53 residents, or 3.4%. This adjustment is derived from a baseline resident count of 1,590 calculated using ABS June 2025 ERP data, supplemented by 18 validated new addresses registered since the census. The resulting density stands at 11.1 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment.
The growth rate of 3.4% falls within 1.6 percentage points of the broader SA4 region's 5.0% increase, showing healthy demographic momentum. Net gains in the local population were almost exclusively driven by arrivals from overseas. Projections for the region rely on 2024 releases from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as a starting point. Where this dataset is unavailable, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland Government published in 2023 based on 2021 numbers are implemented. Because these state-level forecasts lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch scales the cohorts proportionally using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections configured around 2022 benchmarks. Based on these models, the suburb of Millmerran is anticipated to see growth slightly under the median rate for regional Australia, adding 90 residents by 2041 and yielding a total increase of 5.1% over a 16-year span.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building activity in the suburb of Millmerran remains very quiet, averaging 2 dwelling approvals annually, with a total of 13 recorded over the last five years. Minimal construction of this nature is standard for country districts, where housing requirements are moderate and building is restricted by local demand and utilities. Due to the minor volume of approvals, solitary building ventures can heavily sway yearly percentage changes and comparative measures. Building volumes in the suburb of Millmerran are naturally far below those seen in the Rest of Qld, and also lag behind national averages.
Furthermore, all recent building activity has been concentrated in detached houses, reflecting a preference for rural acreage and seclusion. The ratio of 3173 people in the area for each home approved underscores this quiet, low-scale construction climate. Looking forward, the suburb of Millmerran is projected to add 82 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current low level, the creation of new housing could lag behind demand, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and helping to push up property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Millmerran
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 27 current infrastructure and development projects close to Millmerran, worth an estimated $2.96 billion. 10 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. 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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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning changes have a significant influence on regional performance. In the suburb of Millmerran, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having an immediate local impact. Major regional projects include the Inland Rail - NSW/Queensland Border to Gowrie (B2G), Punchs Creek Solar Farm, Queensland Regional Road Network Safety Improvements, and the Clifford Park Special School - Relocation of Denise Kable Centre, with key details listed below.
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Inland Rail - NSW/Queensland Border to Gowrie (B2G)
The Border to Gowrie (B2G) section of Inland Rail involves 217km of track, comprising 149km of new dual-gauge track and 68km of upgraded track. This segment links the NSW/QLD border to Gowrie Junction, passing through Yelarbon, Inglewood, and Millmerran. As of May 2026, the project is in the environmental approvals stage. The Queensland Coordinator-General recently extended the project declaration lapse date to 1 November 2029 to allow for additional environmental information and design refinements in response to 2025 community feedback.Major construction is anticipated to commence in 2029.
Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth
35-lot residential subdivision in Pittsworth. Rhodeland Group secured Development Approval and managed design and tender. Lots released to market in Aug 2023 with guide pricing from $180,000.
The Landing Estate - Pittsworth
A 19-lot vacant-land residential estate with lots ranging from 700 to 1585 square meters in Pittsworth, available for sale with development approval for subdivision.
Colbar Street Subdivision, Pittsworth
35-lot residential subdivision in Pittsworth. Development approval granted in 2023. Earthworks and site preparation commenced in 2024, with civil works underway as of mid-2025.
Tuana Park Estate
35-lot house and land subdivision on the eastern edge of Pittsworth. Council approved reconfiguring 2 lots into 35 lots at 2-8 Margetts Street. Estate works and road construction (Cattell Crescent) are complete with titles available; first home occupied in Aug 2024. Ongoing sales across two stages.
St Francis Catholic College
A new K-12 Catholic college in Westbrook, expected to open in 2026.
Gainsborough Lodge
Gainsborough Lodge is a masterplanned residential community in Glenvale, on the western edge of Toowoomba, developed on the site of a former thoroughbred horse stud by Wagner Corporation and Richards Group. Council approvals to date cover Stages 1 to 9, comprising 396 lots across roughly 42.2 hectares, with the finished community expected to house over 5,000 new residents. Stage One sold out and completed construction in late 2025, Stage Two (49 lots) is underway and due late 2026, with Stages Three and Four following through 2027.Lots range from approximately 530m2 to 953m2, set among tree-lined avenues, walking trails, future parks, and a planned village centre reusing the site's heritage stable buildings.
Country Club Living Retirement Village (Cotswold Hills)
A proposed 183-unit retirement village with a residents' private nine-hole golf course, planned for a 14.551-hectare site.
766 residents of Millmerran are employed, from a labour force of 792. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 60.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,243, 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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The local workforce exhibits a balanced mix of professional and industrial roles across a range of fields, with a very low unemployment rate of 3.3% and an estimated annual job growth of 1.2%, based on AreaSearch compilations. As of March 2026766 residents are employed. The jobless rate is 0.6% below the 3.9% average for Regional Qld, while participation in the labour force is somewhat lower at 60.1% compared to 64.3% in the broader region. Census records indicate that a minor 3.7% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.
Locals are primarily employed in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The agricultural, forestry, and fishing sector is heavily represented, with employment levels 4.9 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a smaller footprint, employing 11.3% of the workforce compared to 16.1% regionally. Comparing the count of local workers at the Census against the total resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat scarce. Based on AreaSearch synthesis of SALM and ABS data for the year ending March 2026, the number of employed individuals rose by 1.2% while the total labour force expanded by 2.2%, resulting in a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labour force grow by 0.3%, with the unemployment rate creeping up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer a guide to future local trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While Australia-wide employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates vary by industry. Applying these sectoral trends to the local workforce mix suggests employment in the suburb of Millmerran could grow by 5.3% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted projection that does not factor in local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Millmerran is $1,181 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $623 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,620 a year against an average of $50,091. 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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According to tax data from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Millmerran has a median taxpayer income of $43,620 and an average of $50,091. These figures are below the national average, contrasting with a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593 across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $48,575 for the median and $55,781 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household, family, and individual incomes fell between the 11th and 14th percentiles nationally.
Regarding distribution, the $400 - 799 weekly income bracket is the most common, accounting for 28.1% of the community (449 individuals), whereas the broader region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 31.7%. Although housing expenses are low, leaving residents with 87.9% of their income, total disposable income sits at the 16th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Millmerran had 571 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $240 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 20.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Analysis of the latest Census shows that residential properties in the suburb of Millmerran consist of 92.1% separate houses and 7.9% other dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership is high, with 41.4% of properties owned outright, while 26.7% are mortgaged and 31.9% are occupied by tenants. The median monthly mortgage payment is $1,083, which is significantly lower than the Regional Qld median of $1,655 and the national average of $1,863. Weekly rent averages $240, compared to $345 in Regional Qld and $375 across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Millmerran counted 571 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 66.5%, consisting of couples without children at 32.2%, couples with children at 23.5%, and single parent households at 10.1%. The remaining 33.5% are non-family households, which are mostly people living alone at 30.8% and group households at 2.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.8% of adults in Millmerran hold a university qualification, including 11.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 29.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 324 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 954 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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Educational attainment in the area is lower than average, with the university graduation rate of 13.8% sitting well below the national mark of 30.4%. Among those with degrees, bachelor qualifications are the most common at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate study at 1.4% and graduate diplomas at 0.8%. Practical and technical training is popular, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, comprising certificates at 29.9% and advanced diplomas at 6.9%. A high proportion of the community is engaged in study, with 26.0% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This population is divided between primary schools at 11.4%, high schools at 9.1%, and higher education or vocational courses at 1.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Millmerran means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
62.0% of residents in Millmerran report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 9.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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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Health indicators in the suburb of Millmerran show notable challenges, with chronic illnesses and mortality rates having a significant impact across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 47% of the population (~751 people) holding cover, compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common diagnoses, affecting 11.5% and 8.5% of the population respectively, while 62.0% of residents reported having no chronic health conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age cohort experiences elevated rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.2% of the population (402 people), which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, with national rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Millmerran is largely Australian-born, at 84.4% of residents, with 11.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.4%) and English (27.5%). 3.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Millmerran has lower cultural diversity than the national average, with citizens making up 83.4% of the population, 84.4% of residents born in Australia, and 88.6% of households speaking only English. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 70.3% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The most common ancestries are Australian at 31.4%, English at 27.5%, and Scottish at 8.1%. Several other background groups show distinct local concentrations, with Filipino residents overrepresented at 4.3% (compared to 0.9% regionally), Spanish at 0.8% (compared to 0.3%), and German at 6.2% (compared to 4.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Millmerran is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 22.5% 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.
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With a median age of 45, the suburb of Millmerran is older than Regional Qld at 41 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 12.9%, while the 35 - 44 group is smaller at 11.3% than in Regional Qld. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.3% to 10.9%, and those aged 0 to 4 rose from 5.6% to 6.8%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort shrank from 12.3% to 11.0% and the 45 to 54 bracket fell from 12.1% to 10.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, the age structure is projected to change significantly, led by a 71% increase in residents aged 85+, rising from 52 to 90 people. The combined 65 and over cohorts are expected to account for 60% of total population growth, while the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Millmerran
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 |
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| 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 — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,545 at the 2021 Census → 1,598 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 (SAL31840). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.