# Milton

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Shoalhaven › 2538, NSW

Area: 16 km²

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure in Milton, creating a community where many residents live on more modest means. The area is notably older than most of the country, with a high proportion of seniors and a small population of children. This age profile is reflected in a high rate of outright home ownership and a significant number of residents needing daily help with health and mobility. It is a quiet residential setting where most people live in separate houses.

## Demographics & Identity

Milton is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 55. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 36.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,801 | +24.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 55 yrs | +7.8% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.3% | +181.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 36.2% | +15.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.2% | +3.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.1% | +48.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 36.2%, Older adults (45–64) 25.2%, Young adults (25–44) 16.0%, Children (0–14) 15.2%, Youth (15–24) 7.5%

**Marital status** — Married 50.8%, Never married 23.5%, Divorced 11.7%, Widowed 10.9%, Separated 2.7%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 80.6% born here. Only 13.4% were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 13.4% | +8.3% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 80.6%, England 5.8%, New Zealand 1.4%, India 0.3%, South Africa 0.3%

**Ancestry** — English 44.0%, Australian 37.2%, Irish 13.4%, Scottish 12.5%, German 3.5%, Italian 3.4%, Dutch 2.1%, Greek 1.4%, Chinese 0.9%, Filipino 0.3%

## Language

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 92.8% speaking it only. Only 1.8% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 1.8% | -26.4% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.3% | -20.9% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 92.8%, Italian 0.3%, Greek 0.2%

## Religion

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 43.9%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 43.9% | +129.1% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 47.9%, No religion 43.9%, Not stated 7.3%, Buddhism 1.3%

## Education & Qualifications

While 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average of 27.8%. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, sitting at 46.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 46.2% | +39.4% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 20.9% | +62.7% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 10.99 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 5 | — |
| Average school size | 568 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 999 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 46.2%, Year 10 26.2%, Year 9 or below 15.7%, Year 11 4.9%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 30.2%, Bachelor degree 21.8%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.9%, Postgraduate degree 7.6%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.7%, Certificate I / II 2.5%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 14.5%, Society & culture 12.3%, Health 11.9%, Engineering & related 11.7%, Education 11.1%, Architecture & building 8.4%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.9%, Creative arts 4.4%, Agriculture & environment 3.5%, Natural & physical sciences 2.2%, Information technology 0.3%

## Income

Incomes are notably low across the board; the typical personal weekly income is $602, which is well below the national figure of $805. Only 12% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $602 | +45.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,325 | +72.1% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,628 | +71.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 6.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 12.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 33.0%, $1,500–$2,999 29.0%, Under $650 19.4%, $3,000–$3,999 6.6%, $4,000 or more 5.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 50.0%, $650–$1,499 29.0%, $1,500–$2,999 11.0%, $3,000 or more 3.1%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are common here, with 36.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 10.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 36.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 10.9% | +12.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 17.8%, Mental health 11.2%, Other condition 10.5%, Heart disease 7.9%, Asthma 6.8%, Cancer 5.6%, Diabetes 5.6%, Dementia 3.7%, Lung condition 2.3%, Stroke 1.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 55.9%, One condition 19.3%, Two conditions 9.3%, Three or more 7.6%

## Community Participation

Volunteerism is strong, with 18.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher than usual number of people who served in the Defence Force.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 18.6% | -4.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.4% | +18.6% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 22.6% | +2.7% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 25.2% | -5.0% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is smaller than in most similar areas, and residents are noticeably older than the state average. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 42 | — |
| First Nations median age | 30 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 41.9% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $695 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,291 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Households are typically small, with 2.4 people per home. About 25.8% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | +4.3% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 10.3% | -42.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 25.8% | -12.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 49.7%, Couples without children 38.7%, One-parent families 10.3%, Other families 1.1%

**Household size** — 2 people 44.1%, 1 person 25.8%, 4 people 10.8%, 3 people 10.2%, 5 people 6.6%, 6 or more 3.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 51.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is much less common here than across the state, at only 16.5%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $383 | +59.6% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,733 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 16.5% | -15.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 51.2% | +19.4% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 90.1% | -1.3% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 76.9% | +5.5% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 51.2%, Owned with a mortgage 27.8%, Rented 16.5%, Other tenure 3.5%, Not stated 0.9%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 90.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 4.5%, Other dwelling 2.9%, Flat or apartment 2.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 37.7%, 4 bedrooms 31.5%, 2 bedrooms 14.4%, 5 or more 7.7%, 1 bedroom 6.6%, Studio / none 0.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 58.2%, $200–$349 29.1%, Under $200 11.8%, $550–$749 6.4%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 31.4%, $1,800–$2,999 30.3%, Under $1,000 21.6%, $3,000 or more 12.4%

## Transport & Vehicles

Most people rely on cars, and 40.5% of homes have two vehicles. While there are more public transport stops than in most similar areas, no one uses them for their daily commute.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.6% | -32.8% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 17.6% | +79.3% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 8.33 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 203.8 | — |
| Public transport routes | 3 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 2 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 54.3%, Worked at home 17.6%, Walked 7.2%, Car (passenger) 4.3%, Bicycle 0.9%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 40.5%, 1 vehicle 33.8%, 3 vehicles 13.2%, 4 or more 8.8%, No vehicle 4.6%

## Migration & Movement

The area has seen significant movement, with 43.4% of residents moving in the last five years, which is well above the state average. Very few recent arrivals have come from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 43.4% | +34.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 1.2% | -68.2% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, with only 45.7% of adults doing so. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is a little below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | -54.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 45.7% | +1.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 44.9% | -8.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.7%, Construction 13.5%, Retail trade 11.5%, Professional & technical 9.5%, Accommodation & food 9.4%, Education & training 8.2%, Public administration & safety 7.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 4.8%, Other services 3.5%, Administrative & support 3.2%, Manufacturing 2.9%, Transport & warehousing 2.2%, Finance & insurance 1.8%, Wholesale trade 1.6%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Media & telecommunications 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.7%, Electricity, gas & water 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 24.5%, Managers 16.0%, Technicians & trades 15.4%, Community & personal service 11.9%, Clerical & administrative 11.2%, Sales workers 8.4%, Labourers 8.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.1%

## Walkability

Milton is very walkable, with a high number of amenities within reach. Residents have far better access to health services within a 15-minute walk than the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.1 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 68.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 70.5% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 77.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 67.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 84.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 67.8% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 36.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 13 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 8.2% | — |

## Schools serving Milton

5 schools, 2,840 students, average ICSEA 999.

By sector: Government 4, Catholic 1

By type: Primary 3, Combined 1, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Budawang School | Government | Combined | 0.2 km | 44 |
| Milton Public School | Government | Primary | 0.8 km | 823 |
| St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.4 km | 125 |
| Ulladulla Public School | Government | Primary | 4.7 km | 689 |
| Ulladulla High School | Government | Secondary | 5.0 km | 1,159 |

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