Milvale

The typical resident is 44, making the community noticeably older than both the state and national averages. Children under 15 make up 15.7% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.4% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average. Most residents identify with Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home here, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the state and national figures.

About half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 22.5%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often focused on agriculture and the environment.

Typical personal weekly income is $928, which is a little above the national figure, though typical household incomes are well below the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 32.6% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common in Milvale, with 23.6% of people volunteering—a figure far above the state average of 13.0%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, and the First Nations median age is 29, which is noticeably older than the national figure.

Families with children make up 50% of households, while one-parent families are much lower than the national average at just 4.5%.

Housing is entirely made up of separate houses, and 53.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 87.5% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is highly car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. However, 47.7% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 20% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 68.2% of the workforce is employed. More people are working or looking for work compared to most other areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.