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Millthorpe
1 km²
More families with children live here than in most similar areas, making Millthorpe (L) a notably young community. The population has grown by 33% since 2011, reaching 750 people. It is a prosperous place where typical weekly personal incomes are a little above the national figure. This growth and wealth are reflected in a workforce with a high proportion of university degrees and a strong presence of professional roles.
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Children under 15 make up 24.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 40, and the community has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian born, with 82.9% born here. This results in a much lower percentage of overseas-born residents compared to the state and nation.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 35.5% report no religion. This figure has risen by 15 percentage points since 2011.
The community is well-qualified, with 25.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is among the highest proportions for similar areas.
Typical weekly personal income is $891, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common, with 14.4% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
About 28.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health is the most reported long-term condition at 10.4%.
Community spirit is high, with 19.0% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also much more common here than in most similar areas.
Families with children are common, with 58.8% of households being couples with children. This helps explain why people per home is higher than in most similar areas.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 92.0% of homes. Large properties are the norm, with 83.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms.
Most people rely on cars, with 64.8% of workers driving to their jobs. While 13.6% work from home, this is well below the national figure.
The area has seen a steady flow of new residents, with 34.8% of people moving here in the last five years. No new arrivals from overseas were recorded in the latest census.
The job market is very strong, with a low unemployment rate of 1.8%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.
Most homes are within a short walk of schools, parks, and public transport. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.