Mill Park

The community is slightly older than the state and national typical age of 38. About 16.0% of residents are seniors, while children under 15 make up 15.5% of the population.

This is a highly diverse area where 36.1% of people were born overseas, well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Italian, and Greek.

Language diversity is a standout feature, with 42.0% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the Victorian average, and 6.1% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious faith is more common here than in most other areas; only 25.3% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are strong, with 61.1% of residents completing Year 12. This is a little above the national figure, and 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,735, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 20.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than in most similar areas.

A slightly higher number of people need help with daily activities here, at 6.9%, compared to the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions affect 27.2% of the population.

Volunteering is low here, with only 7.5% of people volunteering, well below the national figure. Conversely, 14.5% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most areas.

There are 281 First Nations people in the area. About 8.2% speak a First Nations language, which is a little above the Victorian average.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 62.7% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 87.7% of dwellings. Large homes are the norm, with 89.4% of houses having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Public transport access is excellent, with 153 stops and a typical one-minute walk to the nearest stop. Despite this, 58.4% of workers still commute by car.

The population is quite settled, as only 26.5% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is slightly higher than the national figure. Most people work in health care, retail, or construction.

Mill Park is very walkable, with 90.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport.