Millicent

The community is far older than the national figure, with the typical age being 49 and children under 15 making up only 14.8% of the population. Since 2011, the number of seniors has risen by 7.8 percentage points to 27.0%.

The area is much less diverse than the rest of the country, with only 10.4% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 91% of the community, which is far below the national average for language diversity. Very few people, just 0.5%, speak little or no English.

A majority of residents—53.9%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This is a significant shift from 2011, when only 32.2% identified this way.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 5.2 percentage points since 2011 to reach 33.9%.

Typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures, at $988 per week. Only 8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 38.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 9.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 20.6% of people pitching in. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and doing housework compared to the rest of the state.

First Nations people make up 3.4% of the population. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 20.0% and a typical personal income well below the national average.

Homes tend to be smaller and quieter, with 35.8% of people living alone and a typical household size of 2.2 people. One-parent families are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state.

Housing is largely dominated by separate houses, 86.3% of which are detached. A high 41.7% of homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rents are far below the state average at $175.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, with 72.1% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport. Public transport options are very limited, with only two stops serving the area.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than the national average.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 49%. The main industries for local workers are healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.

The area scores very low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions. Population growth since 2021 has been 1.1%, which is well below the state figure.

Millicent is cooler than most of South Australia, with an average maximum temperature of 19.2 degrees. Its annual rainfall of 750mm is far above the state average.

The area is somewhat walkable, though far fewer homes are within walking distance of public transport or groceries than in the rest of the state. Residents have better-than-average access to health services on foot.