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Population
Mill Park - South is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends
Mill Park - South's population was approximately 11,494 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 254 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 11,240. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data in June 2025 and validated new addresses after the Census date. Population density was around 2,331 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.3% of overall population gains recently.
AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For uncovered areas, it utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made via weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, a significant population increase is forecasted in the top quartile of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Mill Park - South expected to grow by 3,074 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 26.7% over the 16-year period.
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Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in Mill Park - South according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
Mill Park - South has granted approval for approximately 29 residential properties per year over the past five financial years, totalling 146 homes. As of FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. The area's population has declined in recent years, with new supply likely meeting demand and offering buyers good choice. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $338,000.
This financial year, $1.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Mill Park - South records significantly lower building activity, around 81.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, although development activity has increased recently. Nationally, this is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists of 15.0% detached houses and 85.0% medium to high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This shift from the area's existing housing (currently 90.0% houses) suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 993 people per approval, Mill Park - South shows a mature, established area.
According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 3,074 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
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Infrastructure
Mill Park - South has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally
Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to impact the region. Notable initiatives include Mill Park Place Framework, Tram Route 86 Extension, The Stables Kindergarten Redevelopment, and Peter Hopper Lake Revitalisation. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.
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New Epping
A 2 billion dollar urban renewal project by Riverlee transforming a 51-hectare former quarry into a carbon-neutral mixed-use precinct. The masterplan includes 2,500 dwellings across townhouses and apartments, alongside 110,000sqm of commercial space. Significant milestones reached in 2024-2025 include the opening of the Northern Private Hospital and progress on the Punthill Apartment Hotel, scheduled for 2026. The site features an 11-hectare central green spine with wetlands and a 2.7km walking trail.
New Epping Health Hub
The New Epping Health Hub is a $1 billion state-of-the-art health and innovation precinct forming a significant public-private health cluster. Anchored by the now-operational Northern Private Hospital and the adjacent Northern Hospital, the 7-hectare hub features 80,000sqm of medical floorspace. Construction is currently underway on the $100 million New Epping Medical building, a six-storey facility providing 8,200sqm of specialist suites. Simultaneously, the $813 million Northern Hospital expansion is progressing, with the four-storey Ambulatory Care Centre structurally complete as of late 2025 and an emergency department tower under development. The precinct integrates specialist medical, research, and wellness facilities within a masterplan featuring a 2.7km nature loop.
M80 Ring Road Completion
Final stage of the M80 Ring Road upgrade, completing the link between Plenty Road, Greensborough and the North East Link tunnels in Watsonia. The project delivers 14 km of new lanes, express lanes connecting to the North East Link, and major new interchanges at Plenty Road and Grimshaw Street. Key features include two landscaped bridges at Elder Street and Watsonia Road, a new accessible overpass at Macorna Street, and over 10 km of walking and cycling paths. It utilizes smart freeway technology and is designed to remove approximately 19,000 vehicles per day from local roads.
Westfield Plenty Valley Redevelopment
Major shopping centre redevelopment by Scentre Group and Dexus Wholesale Property Fund, completed in 2018 with an $80 million investment adding a new al fresco leisure and dining precinct with around 20 specialty businesses and enhanced entertainment options including a Village Cinemas complex with Gold Class, Vpremium, Vmax, and Vjunior. The centre features approximately 191 stores anchored by Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, Target, and Kmart, two fresh food precincts, a 600-seat food court, and 2,650 car spaces. The redevelopment increased the centre by over 10,300 square metres to around 62,500 sqm. It serves a trade area population of nearly 312,000 residents and is located adjacent to South Morang railway station.
Melbourne Wholesale Markets
State-of-the-art wholesale fresh produce and flower market relocated from Footscray to Epping in 2015. Spans 67 hectares with 95,000 square metres of warehousing space, serving as Victoria's primary distribution hub for fresh produce. Features advanced logistics, sustainability initiatives including solar power, rainwater harvesting, and a high recycling rate. Plans to expand warehousing to 130,000 square metres. Recent developments include rent disputes and potential expansions.
Tram Route 86 Extension
Proposed extension of Melbourne's Tram Route 86 from Bundoora RMIT to South Morang via Mill Park and Plenty Valley Town Centre, as part of long-term plans to improve public transport connectivity in northern suburbs. According to Melbourne's Tram Plan released in 2023, future extensions will be considered beyond 2032 in response to land use changes. Local councils continue to advocate for feasibility studies and funding.
Mill Park Basketball Stadium Upgrade
The $3 million redevelopment of Mill Park Basketball Stadium has been completed, officially opening in October 2022. The upgrade transformed the facility with female-friendly change rooms, accessible public toilets, shower and change facilities, an updated kitchen and canteen, front reception area improvements, and HVAC system upgrades. The stadium now features four courts accommodating over 600 spectators and serves as home to the Whittlesea City Basketball Association with more than 4,400 members. Managed by Sports Stadiums Victoria, the facility provides inclusive participation opportunities and modern amenities for basketball, netball, and various community activities.
The Stables Kindergarten Redevelopment
The City of Whittlesea, in partnership with the Victorian Government, is constructing a new modern, purpose-built facility to meet increased demand for 3-and-4-year-old kindergarten places. The redevelopment will provide up to 132 kindergarten places across two kindergarten rooms, with features including landscaped outdoor play areas, staff room, amenities, onsite car park, and sustainable design elements such as solar panels, rainwater reuse, and double glazing. The original facility closed end of Term 2, 2025, with temporary relocation to 152 Mill Park Drive, Mill Park during construction.
Employment
Mill Park - South shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia
Mill Park - South has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 5.3% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.5%.
As of December 2025, 6,011 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.5% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation was lower at 65.0%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, 21.2% of residents worked from home.
Key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Professional & technical services had limited presence with 6.6% employment compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 0.5% while labour force increased by 1.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.6 percentage points. Greater Melbourne recorded higher growth rates with employment increasing by 2.4%, labour force by 2.8%, and unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate that national employment is projected to 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 Mill Park - South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.
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Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Mill Park - South SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $52,748 with an average level standing at $60,856. This is lower than national averages and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from financial year ended June 2023 until March 2026, current estimates would be approximately $57,822 (median) and $66,710 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household income ranks at the 44th percentile ($1,647 weekly), while personal income sits at the 26th percentile. Distribution data shows that 35.0% of locals (4,022 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income category, which is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.8% in the same category. After housing costs, 85.9% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.
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Housing
Mill Park - South is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Mill Park - South's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.8% houses and 10.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Melbourne metro's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mill Park - South stood at 40.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.8% and rented ones at 24.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Mill Park - South was $369, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were less than the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Mill Park - South features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households comprise 78.0% of all households, including 37.9% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.0%, with lone person households at 19.1% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
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Local Schools & Education
Educational attainment in Mill Park - South aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics
The area's university qualification rate is 26.3%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 31.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 20.2%. Educational participation is high, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 8.5% in primary, 6.6% in secondary, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.5% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Mill Park - South has 46 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 8 different routes that together facilitate 3,849 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 204 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward, primarily by car at a rate of 91%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 21.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
The service frequency averages 549 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 83 weekly trips per stop.
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Health
Mill Park - South's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts
Mill Park - South residents show relatively positive health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions. The area's results align with national benchmarks, with common health conditions seen across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% (5,655 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%.
Nationally, it stands at 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.7%) and asthma (7.0%), with 70.9% of residents reporting no medical ailments. This compares to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Under-65s demonstrate better-than-average health outcomes. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 20.7% (2,378 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. Senior health outcomes are above average, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Mill Park - South is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Mill Park - South has high cultural diversity, with 38.5% of its population born overseas and 43.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Mill Park - South is Christianity, accounting for 56.0% of the population. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 6.2% versus 5.6%.
Top ancestry groups include Australian (15.5%), Other (15.1%), and English (14.7%), lower than the regional average of 20.1%. Notably, Macedonian (4.5%) and Greek (6.6%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.7% and 2.7%, respectively. Italian is also overrepresented at 10.7% versus 5.2%.
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Age
Mill Park - South's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms
The median age in Mill Park - South is 39 years, which is slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and very close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the cohort aged 65-74 is notably over-represented in Mill Park - South at 13.1%, while those aged 15-24 are under-represented at 11.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the percentage of people aged 65-74 has grown from 10.8% to 13.1%, and the percentage of those aged 75-84 has increased from 4.5% to 6.2%. Conversely, the percentage of people aged 55-64 has declined from 15.5% to 13.5%, and the percentage of those aged 45-54 has dropped from 12.1% to 10.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Mill Park - South, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 97%, reaching 1,404 people from 711.