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Millfield
2 km²
A significantly higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Millfield compared to the rest of the state. This community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 36 and a growing number of children. The population has more than doubled since 2011, adding about 565 people. It is a residential area where families are the norm and most people live in detached houses.
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The population is much younger than most areas, with 23.0% of residents being children under 15. This has contributed to a trend where the typical age dropped from 50 in 2011 to 36 in 2021.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common after Australian.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.
About 38.8% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 14.9% identified this way.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 27.8%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,730, which is about the same as the national figure. Higher earners are more common than in many similar areas, with 19.2% of households earning over $3,000 a week.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 13.4% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%.
Caring for children is a common activity here, with 30.4% of people providing unpaid childcare. However, volunteers make up only 7.3% of the community, which is among the lowest for its level.
Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 63.8% of families.
Every single home in Millfield is a separate house, far above the national average. Most are large, with 84.1% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is very rare at just 9.3%.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Working from home has become more common, rising to 14.6% since 2011.
The community is quite mobile, with 50.7% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.
About 58.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the state average. Common industries for residents include health care, construction, and hospitality.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.4, far below the state average of 6.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.