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Millgrove VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Millgrove, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Millgrove VIC is 1,666 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Millgrove is $607 per week ($31,564 per year). Median rent in Millgrove is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Millgrove has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Millgrove has a population density of 177.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Millgrove is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Millgrove is $1,300.

There were 99 recorded offences in Millgrove in 2025-25, a rate of 59 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (40 offences).

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Millgrove Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$607/wk

$31,564/yr

Median Rent

$305/wk

$1,322/mo

Median Age

40yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Household size: —

Millgrove Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Weekly Income

$607/wk

$31,564 per year

#6982 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$305/wk

$1,322 per month

#4469 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

🏡

Housing

$1,300/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Millgrove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (839) Female 49.5% (824)

Population Density

177.9

people per km²

1,666 people · 9.4 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,466

Family income/wk

Millgrove Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Millgrove Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

41.7% 225 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

58.3% 315 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Millgrove Country of Birth

Australia

94.7%

England

4.5%

Germany

0.4%

Greece

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Millgrove Religion

No Religion

58.9%

Not stated

13.9%

Catholic

11.4%

Anglican

8.9%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Baptist

1.3%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Millgrove Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Millgrove Languages Spoken at Home

Other

70.8%

German

16.7%

Japan

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Millgrove Employment

💼

Employed full-time

30.5% 349 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.3% 244 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.3% 38 people

🏠

Not in labour force

44.8% 512 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Millgrove Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.2%

Bachelor Degree

17.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

Postgraduate Degree

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Millgrove Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.7%

Community & Personal Service

22.2%

Professionals

13.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.0%

Managers

8.7%

Clerical & Administrative

6.9%

Sales Workers

6.4%

Labourers

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Millgrove Field of Study

Engineering

18.4%

Society & Culture

16.2%

Management & Commerce

12.8%

Health

10.7%

Architecture & Building

10.4%

Education

9.4%

Agriculture & Environment

6.1%

Creative Arts

6.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.7%

Information Technology

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Millgrove Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Millgrove Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.3%

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

2.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

10.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.5%

$4,000+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Millgrove Marital Status

💍

Married

31.0% 420

↔️

Separated

3.8% 52

📋

Divorced

15.6% 212

🕊️

Widowed

4.6% 62

👤

Never married

44.9% 609

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Millgrove Ancestry

English

34.7%

Australian

31.8%

Irish

8.8%

Scottish

8.7%

German

4.4%

Other

4.4%

Italian

2.2%

Dutch

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Polish

0.7%

Hungarian

0.6%

Chinese

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Millgrove School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.1%

Secondary — Government

32.4%

Vocational Education

11.3%

Pre-school

9.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.5%

Primary — Catholic

4.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Millgrove Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.8% 259

✅

No need for assistance

91.2% 2,698

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Millgrove Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.7% 177

—

Not a volunteer

85.3% 1,029

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Millgrove Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.3%

$300-$449/mo

3.2%

$450-$599/mo

1.8%

$600-$799/mo

9.6%

$800-$999/mo

10.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

28.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Millgrove How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.6%

Did not go to work

15.5%

Car (passenger)

3.5%

Truck

2.1%

Walked only

1.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Millgrove Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.6%

1 vehicle

38.3%

2 vehicles

38.2%

3 vehicles

14.6%

4+ vehicles

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Millgrove Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.3%

2 bedrooms

17.9%

3 bedrooms

68.6%

4 bedrooms

10.5%

5 bedrooms

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Millgrove Population Mobility

8.6%

moved in the last year

33.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Millgrove Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,969

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Millgrove Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

245

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Millgrove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

9.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.3%

$3,500+/wk

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Millgrove Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.8%

Couple — no children

23.4%

Couple — no children under 15

12.9%

One parent — no children under 15

12.7%

One parent — children under 15

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Millgrove Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.0% 36

👤

Never served

97.0% 1,168

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Millgrove Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.5% 212

—

Did not provide

82.5% 1,001

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Millgrove Children Ever Born

No children

29.5%

1 child

14.0%

2 children

28.1%

3 children

17.0%

4 children

8.9%

5+ children

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Millgrove When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Millgrove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

27.4%

15–29 hours

15.3%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Millgrove Household Size

1 person

33.6%

2 persons

33.6%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

10.3%

5 persons

5.7%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Millgrove Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,331

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Millgrove Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.1%

Step family — no other children

7.9%

Blended family — no other children

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Millgrove Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 99 total

Assault

Justice Procedures

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Fraud

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Millgrove Schools

schools nearby

government

952

avg ICSEA score

124

total students

Wesburn Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 77 students

980

ICSEA

Millwarra Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 47 students

923

ICSEA

Melbourne High School-Millgrove Outdoor Education Centre Government

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Millgrove Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,201/wk

Median Rent $305/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Millgrove

Your weekly income

≈ $5,204/month

Median rent $305/wk

Left after rent $896/wk

Rent share 25.4%

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Millgrove vs State & National Average

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Launching Place

Pop: 2,495 Income: $795/wk Rent: $350/wk

Winchelsea

Pop: 2,456 Income: $749/wk Rent: $295/wk

Longwarry

Pop: 2,436 Income: $733/wk Rent: $330/wk

Waterways

Pop: 2,422 Income: $960/wk Rent: $623/wk

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Pop: 2,415 Income: $594/wk Rent: $185/wk

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Pop: 2,401 Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Millgrove

What is the population of Millgrove VIC?

The population of Millgrove VIC is 1,666 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 177.9 people per km².Millgrove is ranked #3,266 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Millgrove?

The median personal income in Millgrove VIC is $607 per week, or $31,564 per year.The median household income is $1,201 per week.Family income is $1,466 per week.Millgrove is ranked #6,982 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Millgrove?

Median rent in Millgrove VIC is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 25.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Millgrove ranks #4,469 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Millgrove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Millgrove VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Millgrove?

The median age in Millgrove VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Millgrove a good suburb to live in?

Millgrove is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,666.The median income is $607/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21685. All dollar figures in AUD.