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Millicent
20 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Millicent, where the typical resident is 49. The town has grown significantly since 2011, adding over 3,700 people to reach a total population of 4,760. This shift is seen in the age structure, as seniors now make up over a quarter of the community. It is a place where most people live in separate houses and a high proportion of residents are now without a religious affiliation.
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The community has aged rapidly since 2011, with the typical age rising by 13 years to 49. Seniors aged 65 and over now make up 27.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (10.6%) than the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
English is the primary language for 91.0% of the population. Only 3.4% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
More than half the population (53.9%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. This trend has risen by 16 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 33.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are generally low; the typical household weekly income is $956, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are high, as 39.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.1% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.
Volunteering is common here, with 20.4% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. About 14.4% of residents provide unpaid care.
Living arrangements have shifted toward smaller households, with a far higher proportion of people living alone (37.1%) than the national average of 25.6%.
Housing is affordable and spacious, with typical weekly rents at $175 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $877, both far below national figures. Most homes are separate houses, and 40.5% are owned outright.
Reliance on cars is high, with 72.8% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport to commute. However, 7.3% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The population has become more stable over time, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years fell to 34.0% since 2011. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen to 5.6%.
Fewer people are working or looking for work (48.0%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The largest industries for employment are health care and manufacturing.
The area is somewhat walkable, and residents are far more likely to live within a 15-minute walk of health services than those in the rest of the state.