Millmerran

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

By Nov 2025, Millmerran's population is estimated at around 1,610. This reflects an increase of 65 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,545. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 1,581 as of June 2024, based on ABS ERP data release and validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 11.2 persons per square kilometer. Millmerran's growth rate of 4.2% since census positions it close to the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.4%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, based on 2021 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, Millmerran is expected to increase by 119 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 6.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

Millmerran has had 16 dwelling approvals over the five years from January 2015 to December 2019. This averages out to approximately three dwelling approvals annually. The low development levels in Millmerran reflect its rural nature, where housing development is typically driven by specific local needs rather than broader market demand.

Given the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics. Compared to the rest of Queensland and national averages, Millmerran has much lower development activity. Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, which aligns with rural living preferences for space and privacy. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Millmerran is 793 people.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Millmerran is expected to grow by 103 residents from December 2019 to June 2041. Development in Millmerran is keeping pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 0 projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives include Inland Rail from NSW/Queensland border to Gowrie (B2G), Punchs Creek Solar Farm, Queensland Regional Road Network Safety Improvements, and Clifford Park Special School - Relocation of Denise Kable Centre. The following details those most pertinent.

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AreaSearch analysis places Millmerran well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Millmerran has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, representing various sectors. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 2.6%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.3% over the past year.

As of this date, 780 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate 1.3% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Millmerran was at 53.0%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing (4.9 times the regional level), health care & social assistance (11.3%), and retail trade. Employment levels increased by 5.3% and labour force by 6.2% during the year to June 2025, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.8 percentage points.

Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that Millmerran's employment should increase by 5.3% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

Millmerran's median taxpayer income was $43,620 and average income was $50,091 in financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages. Rest of Qld had a median income of $50,780 and an average income of $64,844 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth since FY2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 are approximately $49,722 (median) and $57,099 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Millmerran's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 11th and 14th percentiles nationally. In terms of income distribution, 28.1% of Millmerran residents earn $400 - 799, contrasting with the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 31.7%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 87.9% income retention, total disposable income ranks at just the 16th percentile nationally.

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

Millmerran's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.1% houses and 7.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Non-Metro Qld's 94.2% houses and 5.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Millmerran was at 41.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.7% and rented ones at 31.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in Millmerran was $240, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $250. Nationally, Millmerran's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 66.5% of all households, including 23.5% couples with children, 32.2% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 33.5%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 13.8%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (6.9%) and certificates (29.9%). Educational participation is high at 26.0%, including primary education (11.4%), secondary education (9.1%), and tertiary education (1.1%).

Millmerran State School and St Joseph's School serve a total of 324 students, with the area having typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 954). The educational mix includes one primary and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 20.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.3, indicating the area serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

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Health performance in Millmerran is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows significant challenges for Millmerran regarding various health conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 47%, covering around 757 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.5%) and asthma (8.5%). About 62% of residents claim to have no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of Qld's 63.4%. Millmerran has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.6%, with around 412 people, compared to Rest of Qld's 21.5%. Senior health outcomes face challenges largely mirroring those of the general population.

Millmerran ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Millmerran, as per the census conducted on 27 June 2016, showed lower than average cultural diversity. The population was predominantly Australian citizens at 83.4%, born in Australia at 84.4%, and speaking English only at home at 88.6%. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 70.3% of the population, compared to 66.9% across the rest of Queensland.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (31.4%), English (27.5%), and Scottish (8.1%). Notably, Filipino (4.3%) and Spanish (0.8%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Millmerran compared to regional averages of 1.4% and 0.2%, respectively. Conversely, the German ethnicity was underrepresented at 6.2% compared to the regional average of 8.6%.

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

Millmerran has a median age of 45, which is higher than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and also above the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 make up 13.2% of the population, while those aged 35-44 constitute only 10.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of people aged 15-24 has increased from 9.3% to 10.6%, and the 65-74 age group has grown from 11.9% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 12.3% to 10.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Millmerran's age structure. The 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 23%, reaching 239 people from 194. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 55% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 55-64 and 5-14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.