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The median house price in Milperra is $1.55m, with units at $1.17m. House values have moved 7.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Milperra has an estimated 5,090 residents, up from 4,074 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,016 people, or 24.9%. Growth has averaged 4.0% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 194 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 55.0% of that increase. That puts 948 residents on each 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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Demographic assessment of broader regional updates from the ABS alongside address additions verified by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Milperra has reached an estimated population of 5,090 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 1,016 people (24.9%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 4,074 people. The calculation builds upon an ERP figure of 5,034 derived from the ABS June 2025 release, combined with 194 validated new addresses post-Census. Local density stands at 947 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch. Outpacing both its SA3 area (5.7%) and the wider SA4 region, the suburb of Milperra registered leading growth, with overseas arrivals accounting for roughly 55.00000000000001% of these recent gains.
Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline data) guide AreaSearch's outlook across SA2 zones, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government projections (with a 2021 baseline) where necessary. Age-specific trajectory rates from these sets extend to cover 2032 through 2041. Over this 16-year horizon, long-term demographic modelling indicates modest growth tracking marginally below national medians, forecasting that the suburb of Milperra will add 351 persons by 2041, representing an overall expansion of 5.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
411 new dwellings have been approved in Milperra over the past five years, an average of 82 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 105 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 131, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning data from ABS building consents indicates that Milperra has averaged approximately 82 residential approvals annually, yielding 411 homes across the past 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 131 approvals have been registered. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 1.7 new residents arrived per completed home, maintaining a balanced market dynamic, with new residential projects carrying an average construction cost of $503,000. Non-residential development has also seen $10.2 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year. Per capita residential building activity in Milperra exceeds Greater Sydney by 304.0%, indicating heightened construction activity and robust developer sentiment.
Medium-to-high density formats dominate new supply, with attached dwellings making up 69.0% and standalone houses accounting for 31.0%. This marks a clear pivot from the historical composition of 94.0% houses, catering to downsizers and first-home purchasers amidst declining greenfield availability. At approximately 32 people per approval, the precinct maintains steady development momentum. Projections anticipate an influx of 295 residents to Milperra through to 2041 based on the latest quarterly assessment. With current residential construction pipelines pacing comfortably ahead of this forecast, housing availability appears ample to absorb anticipated population intake and accommodate potential upside.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Milperra, worth an estimated $231 million. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.2 billion. 9 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Capital works, major planning schemes, and regional investments play a decisive role in shaping local growth. A total of 14 key projects have been identified within the precinct, headlined by the Milperra Drain Widening - Stage 2, Canterbury-Bankstown Walking City Project, Bankstown Airport Retail Precinct, and the 61 Milperra Road Industrial Redevelopment.
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Milperra Drain Widening - Stage 2
Stage 2 of the Milperra Drain widening project delivered by the City of Canterbury Bankstown to increase flood conveyance capacity and reduce flood risk for Milperra and surrounding suburbs. The project widens approximately 800 metres of the drain following completion of Stage 1 and forms part of Council's ongoing flood mitigation program. Construction commenced during 2025 with completion anticipated during 2026.
Bankstown Airport Gateway Retail Precinct
A retail and dining precinct at the gateway corner of Bankstown Airport, at the intersection of Tower Road and Henry Lawson Drive. Originally conceived as a 5-hectare mixed-use development including a supermarket, mini brewery, dining precinct, and medical services, the project has been scaled and refined. The development, progressed by airport operator Aeria Management Group (AMG), will deliver a petrol station and restaurant tenancies serving airport users and the local community. Construction is underway with completion expected around May 2026.
61 Milperra Road Industrial Redevelopment
Development consent granted for the demolition of existing industrial structures and construction of a modern two-storey multi-level warehouse and distribution facility offering approximately 44,000 sqm of gross floor area. Situated on a 5-hectare infill site with dual frontages to Milperra Road and Mons Street, the project delivers prime logistics access to the M5 Motorway corridor.
Creating a Walking City - Canterbury-Bankstown
Council-led active transport program delivering approximately 23.5 km of new priority footpaths across 58 locations throughout Canterbury-Bankstown. Works improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and connections to schools, parks, transport hubs and community facilities as part of the NSW Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
Weston Street Affordable Housing
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 4-5 storey residential flat building comprising 42 affordable housing apartments over basement carparking. The project is delivered by Homes NSW to expand social and affordable housing stock in South West Sydney.
Riverlands by Mirvac
Riverlands by Mirvac is a residential masterplanned community in Milperra on the former Riverlands Golf Course, with 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes now selling. The project includes over 310 attached and detached dwellings, a community facility, riverfront public walkway, recreational areas and revegetation works beside the Georges River.
Georges Cove Residences
Masterplanned riverside community by Mirvac featuring 179 homes including detached, semi-detached and terrace homes. Includes community green with playground, gym, pool, and BBQ facilities along Georges River.
Hammondville Park Master Plan and Sports Field Upgrade (Stage 2)
The Hammondville Park Master Plan (Stage 2) involves a major overhaul of the leisure precinct to support regional sport. Key features include the delivery of a state-of-the-art synthetic football field, upgrades to natural turf cricket and AFL fields, a new multi-purpose amenities building with change rooms, and enhanced irrigation. The project also integrates improved pedestrian lighting, shared pathways, and playground upgrades to better serve the Hammondville and Wattle Grove communities.
2,756 residents of Milperra are employed, from a labour force of 2,857. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 71.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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 labour market demonstrates solid fundamentals, highlighted by a low 3.5% unemployment rate, strong essential services representation, and 6.5% annual employment growth to March 2026, when 2,756 residents were employed. Joblessness remains 0.6% beneath the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while participation sits at 71.3% against the metropolitan mark of 68.9%. Census data noted that 43.1% of workers operated from home, though pandemic-era restrictions were a factor at that time. Local employment is concentrated across education & training, construction, and health care & social assistance. Workforce specialization is particularly evident in education & training, which captures 1.5 times the broader metropolitan share.
Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 6.3% of the resident workforce compared to 11.5% regionally. Comparison between resident counts and local positions indicates that outward commuting is prevalent. Over the 12 months leading to March 2026, statistical analysis shows local employment expanded by 6.5% alongside a 6.8% rise in the labour force, nudging unemployment up by 0.2 percentage points, whereas Greater Sydney recorded 1.9% employment growth, 1.9% labour force growth, and a slight jobless reduction. National projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 suggest employment will rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral expectations against the area's workforce profile points to local job gains of 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Milperra is $2,117 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $806 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,502 a year against an average of $70,379. 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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Tax office figures for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the suburb of Milperra at $57,502 and the average at $70,379, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Indexing these figures against a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase through to March 2026 yields updated estimates of $63,436 (median) and $77,642 (average). Census metrics position local household earnings at the 73rd percentile ($2,117 weekly) and personal income at the 50th percentile. Around 31.8% of residents (1,618 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, matching the metropolitan proportion of 30.9%, while 31.6% take home over $3,000 weekly.
Housing costs absorb 16.0% of income, leaving disposable earnings at the 73rd percentile and placing the area in the 7th SEIFA income decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Milperra had 1,330 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $538 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data shows that separate houses constitute 94.5% of local residential stock, while apartments, townhouses, and other formats account for 5.5%, contrasting with Greater Sydney where houses make up 55.9% and alternative dwellings represent 44.1%. Outright ownership reaches 42.5%, surpassing regional norms, while mortgaged properties comprise 46.5% and rental homes account for 11.0%. Typical monthly mortgage costs stand at $2,600 (above the metropolitan $2,427 and national $1,863 medians), while weekly median rents are $538, exceeding Sydney metro's $470 and the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Milperra counted 1,330 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,662 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 83.3% of residences, broken down into couples with children (44.5%), childless couples (25.8%), and single parent families (11.3%). Non-family dwellings make up 16.7%, including single-person households at 15.9% and group arrangements at 1.1%. The average household accommodates 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney figure of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.8% of adults in Milperra hold a university qualification, including 14.6% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,180 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,042 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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Tertiary qualification levels show 20.8% of residents holding university degrees, tracking beneath the Greater Sydney standard of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees account for 14.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 37.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 26.1% with certificates and 11.2% holding advanced diplomas. Current educational engagement encompasses 29.2% of the local population. Within this cohort, primary school attendees represent 9.7%, secondary students account for 8.9%, and tertiary scholars comprise 4.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Milperra reaches 56 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit networks feature 56 active transport stops across the area served exclusively by bus routes. A total of 36 routes operate locally, generating 1,918 weekly passenger trips. Typical walking distance to a stop is 173 meters. Outward commuting relies heavily on private vehicles, with car travel capturing 88% and train journeys taking 7%. Households maintain an average of 1.8 motor vehicles, while 43.1% worked from home according to the 2021 Census during pandemic conditions. Public transport operations provide an average of 274 trips daily across the entire network, representing approximately 34 weekly trips per stop.
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71.2% of residents in Milperra report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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 across the community remain favourable, characterized by low mortality and minimal incidence of long-term conditions across both younger and older demographics. Private medical insurance coverage extends to approximately 55% of residents (~2,786 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma represent the primary diagnosed chronic ailments, affecting 9.0 and 7.3% of the community respectively, while 71.2% reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 74.6% regionally. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 18.4% of the population (936 people), above the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%, maintaining health outcomes comparable with national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Milperra is largely Australian-born, at 82.4% of residents, with 20.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.0%) and English (22.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local demographic profile shows 17.6% of residents born overseas and 20.4% speaking a non-English language in their homes. Christianity is the primary declared faith, practiced by 69.2% of residents in comparison to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Ancestry data indicates that Australian heritage leads at 27.0% (exceeding the 17.8% metropolitan mark), English ancestry represents 22.8%, and Other background accounts for 8.9% (below the regional 16.0%). Specific ethnic representation includes Lebanese at 5.7% (compared to 2.6% regionally), Greek at 3.7% (versus 1.9%), and Maltese at 1.4% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Milperra is 39. 25.0% 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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Age distributions reflect a younger overall skew, with children and young people aged 0 - 24 making up 34.5% of the population as of August 2026 (against 30.4% across Greater Sydney), and adults aged 25 - 44 representing 24.2% (against 31.4% regionally). The median age is estimated at 39 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 2 years above the metropolitan 37 figure. Long-term forecasts to 2041 indicate that the 65+ demographic will increase by 240 residents (26%) to reach 1,177, while younger cohorts contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Milperra
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 4 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 194 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,074 at the 2021 Census → 5,090 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 Aug 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 (SAL12636). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.