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Millaa Millaa
1 km²
A small, accessible village in the Tablelands, Millaa Millaa is a highly walkable community where most residents live within a short stroll of schools, parks and groceries. It is a place with a notably older population, where the typical resident is 52. Many people here own their homes outright, and there is a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence. The area feels stable and settled, with very few people moving in or out over recent years.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 27.7% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.2% of residents, which is well above the Queensland average of 4.6%.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While 16.2% of residents were born overseas—a figure that has risen 10 points since 2011—this is still far below the national average.
English is the primary language for most, though 4.8% of people use another language at home. This is a rise from 2011, when no one in the area reported doing so.
Religious views are split almost evenly, with 39.8% of people reporting no religion and 39.2% identifying as Christian.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 33.1% of residents completing Year 12. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen by 5.6 points since 2011.
Incomes here are much lower than in most areas. The typical weekly household income is $963, which is far below the national figure of $1,746, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Needing help with daily activities is much more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.2% of people. Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.9% of the population.
The area has a high rate of former Defence Force members (7.2%) and more people providing unpaid care (14.5%) than the national average. Unpaid housework is also more common here.
Living arrangements are distinct, with 46.6% of people living alone—far above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas, making up 24.1% of households.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 48.1% owned outright. Rent is far below the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $223.
Most people drive to work, but 10% work from home, which is higher than in most similar areas. Public transport use for commuting is also among the highest for its level at 3.6%.
The population is very stable, with only 27.9% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (45.4%) compared to the state average. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.
The village is very walkable, with 91.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city walkshed'. Most residents can easily walk to the local school, park, or grocery store.