Millmerran, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Millmerran QLD is 1,545 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Millmerran is $623 per week ($32,396 per year). Median rent in Millmerran is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Millmerran has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Millmerran has a population density of 11 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Millmerran is Philippines. The most common religion is No religion (24.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Filipino. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Millmerran is $1,083.

There were 201 recorded offences in Millmerran in 2025-26, a rate of 130 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (82 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Millmerran Population

1,545 residents at the 2021 Census.

Millmerran Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$623/wk

$32,396 per year

Ranked 6,733 of 14,663

Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

Ranked 6,627 of 14,663

Median Age

45years

7 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Millmerran Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (764) Female 50.5% (780)

Population Density

people per km²

1,545 people · 143.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,521

Family income/wk

Millmerran 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 and Locality (SAL)

Millmerran Housing Tenure

Of the 571 occupied private dwellings in Millmerran at the 2021 Census, 30.5% were rented, 38.2% owned outright and 24.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type

2.8% 16 dwellings

Owned outright

38.2% 218 dwellings

Owned with mortgage

24.7% 141 dwellings

Rented

30.5% 174 dwellings

Tenure type not stated

2.5% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Philippines

3.9%

Taiwan

1.7%

New Zealand

1.5%

England

1.2%

Chile

1.0%

Myanmar

0.6%

Papua New Guinea

0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Millmerran Religion

No religion

24.1%

Anglican

23.6%

Catholic

18.8%

Not stated

10.6%

Uniting Church

6.8%

Presbyterian and Reformed

4.3%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Baptist

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Millmerran Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

43.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Filipino

2.1%

Mandarin

1.6%

Spanish

1.4%

Tagalog

1.4%

Afrikaans

0.4%

Hindi

0.4%

Indonesian

0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Millmerran Employment

Employed full-time

36.9% 410 people

Employed part-time

17.3% 192 people

Unemployed

2.2% 24 people

Not in labour force

43.7% 485 people

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

Millmerran Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.4%

Bachelor Degree

22.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.8%

Postgraduate Degree

3.8%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

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

Millmerran Occupation

Labourers

18.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.4%

Managers

15.9%

Professionals

12.5%

Community & Personal Service

11.3%

Clerical & Administrative

11.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.6%

Sales Workers

4.5%

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

Millmerran Field of Study

Engineering

20.5%

Management & Commerce

17.0%

Agriculture & Environment

13.1%

Health

12.5%

Society & Culture

10.5%

Education

9.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.0%

Architecture & Building

7.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

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

Millmerran Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Millmerran Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

12.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.9%

$4,000+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Millmerran Marital Status

Married

48.0% 611

Separated

4.0% 51

Divorced

8.1% 103

Widowed

7.8% 100

Never married

32.1% 409

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Millmerran Ancestry

Australian

39.3%

English

34.4%

Scottish

10.2%

Irish

8.7%

German

7.7%

Filipino

5.4%

Australian Aboriginal

4.4%

Chinese

1.2%

Italian

1.1%

Dutch

1.0%

Spanish

1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Millmerran School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

38.1%

Primary — Government

35.4%

Primary — Catholic

10.8%

Pre-school

6.9%

Vocational Education

6.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.9%

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

Millmerran Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance

81.8%

Has need for assistance

9.3%

Need for assistance not stated

8.3%

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

Millmerran Volunteering

Volunteer

18.9% 217

Not a volunteer

81.1% 932

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Millmerran Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.8%

$300-$449/mo

4.4%

$450-$599/mo

2.9%

$600-$799/mo

9.6%

$800-$999/mo

17.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Millmerran How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.1%

Did not go to work

11.4%

Car (passenger)

8.1%

Walked only

5.2%

Truck

2.4%

Other

1.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

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

Millmerran Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.2%

1 vehicle

31.9%

2 vehicles

38.0%

3 vehicles

14.4%

4+ vehicles

11.4%

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

Millmerran Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.1%

2 bedrooms

16.3%

3 bedrooms

48.1%

4 bedrooms

26.3%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.4%

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

Millmerran Population Mobility

14.7%

moved in the last year

43.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Millmerran Indigenous Population

4.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Millmerran Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

153

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Millmerran Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Millmerran Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.0%

Couple — no children

34.7%

Couple — no children under 15

11.3%

One parent — children under 15

10.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Millmerran Military Service

Previously served

2.1% 24

Never served

97.9% 1,141

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Millmerran Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 139

Did not provide

87.8% 1,003

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Millmerran Children Ever Born

No children

24.4%

1 child

11.5%

2 children

31.0%

3 children

20.5%

4 children

9.7%

5+ children

2.9%

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

Millmerran When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Millmerran Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.0%

5–14 hours

24.0%

15–29 hours

13.5%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

34.6%

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

Millmerran Household Size

1 person

30.5%

2 persons

37.4%

3 persons

11.9%

4 persons

11.7%

5 persons

4.8%

6+ persons

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Millmerran Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,191

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

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

Millmerran Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.6%

Step family — no other children

5.9%

Blended family — no other children

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Millmerran Crime Statistics

201 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

Traffic

Assault

Break & Enter

Domestic Violence

Drug Offences

Property Damage

Fraud

Sexual Offences

Weapons

Total offences by year

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

Millmerran Schools

schools nearby

government

950

avg ICSEA score

321

total students

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 82 students

972

ICSEA

Millmerran State School Government

Combined · Prep-10 · 239 students

928

ICSEA

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

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Millmerran Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,181/wk

Median rent $240/wk

Rent to income 20.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Millmerran against your income

Your weekly income

About $5,118 a month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $941/wk

Rent share 20.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Barney Point

Income: $539/wk Rent: $220/wk $20/wk less rent

Cooktown

Income: $678/wk Rent: $230/wk $10/wk less rent

Collinsville (Qld)

Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk $40/wk less rent

Gayndah

Income: $570/wk Rent: $230/wk $10/wk less rent

Murgon

Income: $546/wk Rent: $220/wk $20/wk less rent

Garbutt

Income: $643/wk Rent: $220/wk $20/wk less rent

Babinda (Qld)

Income: $548/wk Rent: $230/wk $10/wk less rent

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk $83/wk less rent

Millmerran vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Millmerran is $623 a week, 17% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,148th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $240 a week, $80 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 20.3% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 45, 3 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Millmerran	Typical QLD	Typical Australia
Personal income	$623/wk	$747/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,181/wk	$1,593/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$240/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,083/mo	$1,625/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	45	42	42
Rent share of household income	20.3%	20.4%	20.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Millmerran

What is the population of Millmerran QLD?

The population of Millmerran QLD is 1,545 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11 people per km².Millmerran is ranked #3,358 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Millmerran?

The median personal income in Millmerran QLD is $623 per week, or $32,396 per year.The median household income is $1,181 per week.Family income is $1,521 per week.Millmerran is ranked #6,733 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Millmerran?

Median rent in Millmerran QLD is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Millmerran ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Millmerran?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Millmerran QLD is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Millmerran?

The median age in Millmerran QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Millmerran a good suburb to live in?

Millmerran is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,545.The median income is $623/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 31840. All dollar figures in AUD.