Millgrove (Vic.)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census Millgrove's population is estimated at around 1,658 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 8 people (0.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,666 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,658, estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 1 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 177 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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The local workforce exhibits a balanced distribution between professional roles and manual trades, with the building sector showing particularly strong representation, alongside an unemployment rate of 9.3% calculated from aggregated statistical data. In March 2026, there were 734 residents holding jobs, while the unemployment rate sat 4.5% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, highlighting areas for local economic growth, and the participation rate of 58.4% remains well below the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Data from the Census indicates that only 13.4% of the working population performed their jobs from home, a figure that may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.

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Tax statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings in the suburb of Millgrove are below the national average. Taxpayers in the suburb of Millgrove recorded a median income of $42,406 and an average of $51,132, compared to the Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting these figures for the 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $46,485 for the median and $56,051 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Millgrove all rank between the 12th and 13th percentiles nationwide. The dominant weekly earnings bracket is $800 - 1,499, accounting for 31.6% of residents ( people), whereas the - bracket is the most common across the wider region at . Affordable housing remains a significant challenge, with residents retaining only of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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At the time of the last Census, the residential landscape in the suburb of Millgrove consisted of 100.0% separate houses and no other dwelling types such as townhouses or apartments, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Outright home ownership in the suburb of Millgrove stood at 35.2%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 49.3% and rented properties making up 15.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was lower than the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $305, compared to the metropolitan average of $390. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Millgrove are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up 62.6% of all households in the suburb of Millgrove, with couples with children representing 22.8%, couples without children making up 20.3%, and single-parent households accounting for 18.3%. The remaining 37.4% consists of non-family living arrangements, where lone-person households constitute 33.7% and group households make up 2.9%. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment levels show that 13.8% of residents hold university qualifications, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Among these higher qualifications, bachelor degrees are held by 9.3% of the population, graduate diplomas by 2.7%, and postgraduate credentials by 1.8%. Vocational education is highly represented, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of 11.9% with advanced diplomas and 33.7% with certificates.

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Public transit services in the suburb of Millgrove include 5 active stops catering to bus routes. These stops are served by 1 routes, which provide 148 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 568 meters from their nearest transit stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the suburb, with 93% of residents driving to work outside the area. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles, and a relatively low 13.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at that time.

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Health indicators highlight significant challenges in the suburb of Millgrove, particularly regarding mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across multiple age groups. Furthermore, the rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 47% of the population (~781 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Millgrove is lower than the metropolitan average, with citizens representing 84.9% of the community, 87.5% of residents born in Australia, and 95.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 33.0% of the population. The most distinct religious variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.1% of local residents compared to 2.3% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age in the suburb of Millgrove is 40 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 years and the national median of 38 years. Compared to metropolitan averages, the 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 14.8%, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less represented at 13.9%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.0% to 6.0% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 13.4% to 14.6%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 12.7% to 11.2%, and the to cohort has declined from to . Demographic projections suggest the age profile of the suburb of Millgrove will change by with the to age group expected to grow by people () from to . The combined + age groups are projected to account for of all population growth, while the to and to cohorts are expected to decrease in size.

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Millgrove currently has an estimated 97 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 58 children aged 0-2 and 38 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 12% by 2041 (to approximately 85 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 148. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.