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Millswood

1 km²

Millswood is characterised by a well-above-average share of degree-holders, high household incomes and a slightly larger population than usual.

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📍 Millswood, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,173▲ +6.4%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +7.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.4%People aged 65 and over21.8%Children under 1517.8%People in a de facto relationship8.1%▲ +40.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Millswood, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)29.5%

Seniors (65+)21.8%

Children (0–14)17.8%

Young adults (25–44)17.8%

Youth (15–24)13.7%

Marital status

In Millswood, the largest group is Married at 56%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (7%).

Married56%
Never married31%
Divorced7%
Widowed4%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Millswood, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (5%) and China (1%).

Australia81.8%

England4.5%

China1.0%

New Zealand0.9%

India0.9%

Italy0.6%

South Africa0.6%

Philippines0.1%

Ancestry

In Millswood, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (25%) and Irish (10%).

English42.1%

Australian31.3%

Irish12.7%

Scottish11.9%

German8.6%

Italian7.2%

Greek6.2%

Chinese2.6%

Indian2.1%

Dutch1.7%

Language

People using another language at home10.2%

Language used at home

In Millswood, the largest group is English only at 92%, followed by Greek (4%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only88.3%

Greek3.5%

Mandarin1.2%

Italian1.2%

Cantonese0.6%

Hindi0.6%

Punjabi0.2%

Arabic0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion47.0%

Religious affiliation

In Millswood, the largest group is Christianity at 49%, followed by No religion (49%) and Hinduism (1%).

Christianity49%
No religion49%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1276.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher46.5%

Highest year of school

In Millswood, the largest group is Year 12 at 78%, followed by Year 11 (12%) and Year 10 (6%).

Year 1276.5%

Year 1111.5%

Year 106.2%

Year 9 or below3.3%

Highest qualification level

In Millswood, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 45%, followed by Postgraduate degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Bachelor degree42.2%

Postgraduate degree16.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.2%

Certificate III / IV11.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate8.2%

Certificate I / II0.9%

Field of qualification

In Millswood, the largest group is Management & commerce at 23%, followed by Health (20%) and Society & culture (19%).

Management & commerce21.3%

Health18.5%

Society & culture17.7%

Education9.7%

Engineering & related7.7%

Natural & physical sciences4.9%

Architecture & building4.6%

Creative arts4.5%

Information technology2.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,171▲ +39.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,836▲ +37.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,447▲ +38.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week27.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week44.5%

Household income distribution

In Millswood, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (25%) and $650–$1,499 (20%).

$4,000 or more31.6%

$1,500–$2,99923.9%

$650–$1,49919.1%

$3,000–$3,99912.8%

Under $6507.9%

Personal income distribution

In Millswood, the largest group is Under $650 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65031.8%

$650–$1,49926.7%

$1,500–$2,99924.7%

$3,000 or more15.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.1%People with a mental health condition6.9%People needing help with daily activities3.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Millswood, the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (6%).

None68.1%

One condition19.7%

Two conditions5.7%

Three or more2.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Millswood, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Other condition (17%).

Arthritis8.2%

Asthma7.7%

Other condition7.5%

Mental health6.9%

Heart disease4.2%

Cancer3.8%

Diabetes3.6%

Lung condition1.3%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.8%People providing unpaid care15.3%People caring for children unpaid31.2%People who served in the Defence Force2.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families9.0%People living alone21.2%▲ +3.6%since 2011

Family composition

In Millswood, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children64%
Couples without children26%
One-parent families9%
Other families0%

Household size

In Millswood, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (21%) and 4 people (20%).

2 people33.5%

1 person21.2%

4 people19.8%

3 people14.7%

5 people9.0%

6 or more2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$420▲ +5.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,253▲ +12.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting13.9%Homes owned outright50.7%Separate (detached) houses90.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms82.8%▲ +4.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Millswood, the largest group is Owned outright at 51%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (14%).

Owned outright51%
Owned with a mortgage35%
Rented14%
Other tenure0%

Types of homes

In Millswood, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (6%) and Flat or apartment (5%).

Separate house90%
Townhouse / semi-detached6%
Flat or apartment5%

Bedrooms per home

In Millswood, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms45.4%

4 bedrooms30.2%

2 bedrooms14.4%

5 or more7.2%

1 bedroom2.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Millswood, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (23%) and $550–$749 (19%).

$350–$54945.9%

$200–$34922.0%

$550–$74918.3%

$750 or more5.5%

Under $2002.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Millswood, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 37%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

$3,000 or more35.6%

$1,800–$2,99927.8%

Under $1,00019.3%

$1,000–$1,79914.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.4%▼ -62.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Millswood, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 44%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles44.2%

1 vehicle31.8%

3 vehicles14.4%

4 or more8.6%

No vehicle1.4%

How people get to work

In Millswood, the largest group is Car (driver) at 62%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Bicycle (7%).

Car (driver)54.1%

Worked at home15.8%

Bicycle5.8%

Car (passenger)3.5%

Walked3.3%

Train2.2%

Bus2.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.4%Recent arrivals from overseas9.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.9%Labour-force participation64.8%Employed full-time57.8%

Industries people work in

In Millswood, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Professional & technical (14%) and Education & training (12%).

Health care & social assistance18.7%

Professional & technical14.3%

Education & training12.1%

Retail trade7.9%

Accommodation & food7.7%

Public administration & safety7.4%

Manufacturing4.6%

Construction4.5%

Finance & insurance3.8%

Administrative & support3.0%

Occupations people work in

In Millswood, the largest group is Professionals at 40%, followed by Managers (19%) and Clerical & administrative (11%).

Professionals39.6%

Managers19.0%

Clerical & administrative11.2%

Community & personal service8.4%

Sales workers8.3%

Technicians & trades6.6%

Labourers4.1%

Machinery operators & drivers0.9%

Nearby areas

Clarence Park Goodwood (SA)Kings Park (SA)Forestville (SA)Black Forest Everard Park Wayville Cumberland Park

👥 Demographics & Identity