Mill Park
Mill Park's standout profile is its established, family-sized housing base: 87.7% of dwellings are separate houses, while 37.4% of residents were born overseas, 15.8 percentage points above the national figure. Home ownership is relatively strong, with 39.4% owned outright and 36.6% mortgaged, compared with 23.1% renting. The suburb has 28,712 residents across 13.07 square kilometres, a density of 2,197.5 people per square kilometre. Compared with denser Bundoora, Mill Park is more detached and suburban, while South Morang provides a nearby growth-area contrast. Its median age of 40 is level with the national comparison, although the trajectory is older and slower growing.
Population
28,712
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,735/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
49
Median House
$891K
October to December 2025
Mill Park suits buyers prioritising a conventional family home over apartment living. Three-bedroom homes account for 54.0% of stock and four-bedroom-plus homes 36.7%, so larger dwellings are more common than compact attached options. A typical mortgage repayment is $1,748 per month, while mortgage costs equal 23.3% of household income, higher than the 21.1% rent-to-income share. Compared with apartment-led markets, Mill Park's 87.7% separate-house share gives buyers more choice of traditional family layouts.
For Buyers
Mill Park suits buyers prioritising a conventional family home over apartment living. Three-bedroom homes account for 54.0% of stock and four-bedroom-plus homes 36.7%, so larger dwellings are more common than compact attached options. A typical mortgage repayment is $1,748 per month, while mortgage costs equal 23.3% of household income, higher than the 21.1% rent-to-income share. Compared with apartment-led markets, Mill Park's 87.7% separate-house share gives buyers more choice of traditional family layouts.
For Investors
Mill Park has a moderate rental base, with 23.1% of homes rented and weekly rent of $366. The 4.0% vacancy rate provides a useful sign of tenant availability, but the investment case is more established and income-oriented than growth-led. Rents have grown 17.7%, while the forecast annual trend is -0.55% and the gentrification score is 10, classified as Not gentrifying. Overseas migration is the primary forecast driver, which may support ongoing tenant demand. There were 45 development records in the past 12 months, so investors should compare individual properties with nearby South Morang and assess competing supply, dwelling quality and local leasing conditions rather than relying on suburb averages alone.
Development Activity
Total DAs
259
Last 12 Months
49
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+25.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Mill Park
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Findon Primary School
Mill Park Heights Primary School
Mill Park Primary School
Plenty Parklands Primary School
St Francis of Assisi School
Demographics
Mill Park has 28,712 residents, a median age of 40 and an average household size of 2.7 people. The age comparison is level with the national figure, while the 37.4% overseas-born share is 15.8 percentage points higher. Families are prominent: couples with children represent 49.4% of families, compared with 33.0% couples without children and 16.1% one-parent families. Italian ancestry counts 4,504 people, Greek 2,299 and Macedonian 2,101, with Macedon, Greek and Arabic among the leading home languages. Compared with the university precinct around Bundoora, Mill Park is more family-centred because larger detached homes support households averaging 2.7 people.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
87.7%
Houses
9.8%
Townhouse
2.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Mill Park's housing market has moved substantially above its earlier base. The latest result is also the recorded peak, so peak-to-latest movement is 0.0%. Separate houses account for 87.7% of dwellings, compared with 2.5% apartments and 9.8% semi-detached homes. The bedroom profile follows that form, with 54.0% three-bedroom and 36.7% four-bedroom-plus homes. Tenure is split between 39.4% owned outright, 36.6% mortgaged and 23.1% rented, making Mill Park more owner-occupier oriented than apartment-heavy locations.
Mortgage / mo
$1,748
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (year ending Sep 2025), Homes Victoria bond data (year-ending median). Census 2021 median: $366.
$530
Bond data year ending Sep 2025 · houses $530 · units $450
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$716
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.0%
Unoccupied
418
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
49.4%
Couples with children
33.0%
Couples, no children
16.1%
Single parent
8,150
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Mill Park's largest industry at 19.0%, employing 1,722 people, followed by education at 11.5% and 1,044 people, construction at 11.0% and 1,000, retail at 8.1% and 738, and professional and technical services at 8.1% and 735. The occupation mix is similarly broad, led by professionals at 2,817, clerical and administrative workers at 2,191, and trades at 2,029. Unemployment is 5.9%, participation is 62.4% and full-time employment is 59.5%. Household income sits above the national midpoint at the 60.8th percentile. SEIFA results are mid-ranked rather than affluent: IEO is decile 5, IER 6, IRSD 4 and IRSAD 5, with the higher resource decile than disadvantage decile suggesting uneven economic conditions.
Unemployment
5.9%
Labour Force
15,154
Unemployed
889
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.5%
Part-time
33.7%
Participation
62.4%
Employed
14,265
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.8%
Postgraduate
9.7%
Born Overseas
37.4%
Dwellings
10,056
Transport to Work
Mill Park is practical for car-based households: 68.8% of residents travelled as car drivers, compared with 2.7% using public transport, while 23.6% worked from home. That split matters because daily access and school travel are likely to be easier by car than by transit. Six local schools provide a mix of 5 primary and 1 secondary option, with 5 government schools and 1 Catholic school; families should check enrolment zones against the exact address. Recorded crime totalled 1,821 offences, or 63.4 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences were higher in count than crimes against the person, at 947 versus 342. An IRSAD decile of 5 places Mill Park around the national middle, while an IRSD decile of 4 indicates slightly greater disadvantage than the overall advantage profile.
Drive
68.8%
Public Transport
2.7%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
23.6%
Population Forecast
-0.55%/yr
(-96 people/yr)
EstablishedMill Park is an established, slow-growth suburb. The forecast annual trend is -0.55%, lower than zero, while population change across the wider area is -4.2% over 10 years. Its trajectory is labelled Aging, with the senior share up 7.3% and the young share down 4.3%, so household renewal is likely to be gradual rather than driven by a large younger influx. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, providing a counterweight to the negative trend. The suburb also recorded a -4.5% COVID dip and only 0.1% recovery. Affordability improved from 56.7% in 2011 to 49.9% in 2021, while the gentrification score is 10 and the stage is Not gentrifying, placing Mill Park below a typical high-momentum growth corridor.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+228
Net Internal / yr
-301
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -301/yr, Strong overseas inflow +228/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
1,821
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
63.4
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mill Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mill Park a good suburb to live in?
Mill Park can suit households seeking detached homes, schools and a settled suburban setting. Separate houses make up 87.7% of dwellings, and 54.0% have 3 bedrooms. Car use at 68.8% is much higher than public transport use at 2.7%, so it is better suited to residents comfortable with driving.
What schools are in Mill Park?
Mill Park has 6 local schools, including 5 primary schools and 1 secondary college. Five are government schools and 1 is Catholic. Families should compare the exact address with current enrolment zones and confirm year-level availability before making a decision.
Is Mill Park safe?
Mill Park recorded 1,821 offences, equivalent to 63.4 offences per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences were higher than crimes against the person, at 947 compared with 342. Check recent local conditions and street-level patterns when assessing a specific address.
Is Mill Park good for property investment?
Mill Park has 23.1% rental occupancy, weekly rent of $366 and a 4.0% vacancy rate. Rents grew 17.7%, but the forecast annual trend is -0.55%, making the case more established and income-oriented than growth-led. There were 45 development records in the past 12 months.
How is Mill Park's population changing?
Mill Park has 28,712 residents today, while population change across the wider area is -4.2% over 10 years and the annual trend is -0.55%, lower than zero. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 7.3% and the young share down 4.3%.
What languages are spoken in Mill Park?
Mill Park has a 37.4% overseas-born population, 15.8 percentage points above the national figure. Leading home languages include Macedon with 724 speakers, Greek with 616, Arabic with 567, Italian with 556 and Mandarin with 510.
What development is happening in Mill Park?
There were 45 development records in the past 12 months, indicating ongoing planning activity in an established suburb. A recent example dated 19 Aug 2026 involved an amendment to a permit and plans for 1 dwelling. Check individual permits for scope, timing and likely effects.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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