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Milton
3 km²
A highly walkable village in the Shoalhaven, Milton is a mature community where a high proportion of residents are retirees. The typical resident is 55, making the area far older than the national figure. This shift is clear in the demographics, with people aged 65 and over rising to 36.5% since 2011. It is a place of established homeowners and professionals, though the population has slightly shrunk over the last decade.
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Milton is an ageing community where the typical resident is 55, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 36.5% of the population, a figure that has risen 16 points since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen.
Most residents were born in Australia, though the share born overseas rose to 13.6% by 2021. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 93.5% of the community. The share of people using another language at home is 2.1%, which is far below the national figure.
A shift away from organised religion is evident, with those reporting no religion rising to 45.1% since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 22.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both university qualifications and Year 12 completion rates have risen since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,346, which is well below the national figure. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, and 50.2% of people earn under $650 a week.
Health needs are high, with 12.0% of people needing help with daily activities—well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition, affecting 18.2% of residents.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 18.8% of residents pitching in. This is well above the national figure of 14.1%.
Almost half of households are couples with children, while 38.3% are couples without. The typical home holds 2.3 people, slightly below the national figure.
Home ownership is very strong, with 48.8% of homes owned outright. Most are separate houses—92.1% of all dwellings—and nearly 80% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
The community relies heavily on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. However, working from home has become much more common, rising to 17.3% since 2011.
Milton has seen significant movement, with 46.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure, despite a fall in recent overseas arrivals.
The workforce is smaller than in most areas, with 44.8% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is lower than the national figure.
The village is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks, far exceeding state averages for accessibility.