Millner · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Millner

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Few places like Millner have such a distinct blend of age and identity compared to their neighbours. The area is home to 2,576 people and stands out for having a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents than most similar areas.

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📍 Millner, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Millner sits — Total population

2,576 ▲ +4.5%
  • 1–1: 40 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–4: 12 areas
  • 4–6: 6 areas
  • 6–9: 9 areas
  • 9–13: 10 areas
  • 13–19: 7 areas
  • 19–27: 17 areas
  • 27–39: 6 areas
  • 39–56: 5 areas
  • 56–81: 4 areas
  • 81–116: 1 area
  • 116–168: 5 areas
  • 168–242: 3 areas
  • 242–349: 4 areas
  • 349–503: 2 areas
  • 503–725: 9 areas
  • 725–1,045: 3 areas
  • 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
  • 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
  • 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
  • 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
  • 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
  • 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
  • 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
  • 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
  • 19,501–28,116: 231 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Millner — lower than 90% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Millner2,576
0810, NT 34,330
Northern Territory 232,605
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The typical resident in Millner is 36, which is lower than most similar areas. The population grew by about 111 people since 2011, a 4.5% increase.

2,576 ▲ +4.5%

Lower than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 2,465
  • 2016: 2,548
  • 2021: 2,576

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

36 yrs ▲ +2.9%

Younger than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 35 yrs
  • 2016: 35 yrs
  • 2021: 36 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the largest group at 35.2%. While the number of seniors has risen to 12.3%, this is still well below the national figure of 17.2%.

12.3% ▲ +44.4%

Lower than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 8.5%
  • 2016: 9.8%
  • 2021: 12.3%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

17.4% ▼ -7.2%

Lower than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 18.7%
  • 2016: 17.5%
  • 2021: 17.4%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Millner, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 35%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.7% of the population, which is well above the Australian average. Nearly 45% of residents have never married, while 14% are in a de facto relationship.

8.7% ▼ -8.3%

Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 9.5%
  • 2016: 6.8%
  • 2021: 8.7%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

14.0% ▼ -12.6%

Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 16.0%
  • 2016: 15.4%
  • 2021: 14.0%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Millner, the largest group is Never married at 45%, followed by Married (39%) and Divorced (8%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 7 males; 85+: 16 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 15 males; 80–84: 17 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 32 males; 75–79: 32 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 33 males; 70–74: 53 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 52 males; 65–69: 65 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 63 males; 60–64: 62 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 82 males; 55–59: 70 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 70 males; 50–54: 96 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 97 males; 45–49: 88 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 79 males; 40–44: 83 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 116 males; 35–39: 116 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 134 males; 30–34: 142 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 108 males; 25–29: 133 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 74 males; 20–24: 71 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 60 males; 15–19: 61 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 64 males; 10–14: 66 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 69 males; 5–9: 82 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 93 males; 0–4: 76 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Millner [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701021023/millner/topic/demographics-identity