Millthorpe, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Millthorpe NSW is 1,347 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Millthorpe is $942 per week ($48,984 per year). Median rent in Millthorpe is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Millthorpe has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Millthorpe has a population density of 18 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Millthorpe is England. The most common religion is No religion (35.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Millthorpe is $1,820.

There were 6 recorded offences in Millthorpe in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

Population
1,347
Census 2021
Median income
$942/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$325/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Millthorpe vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Millthorpe is $942 a week, 23% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 478th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $325 a week, $60 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 15.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical NSW suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMillthorpeTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$942/wk$765/wk +23%$766/wk
Household income$2,071/wk$1,704/wk +22%$1,637/wk
Rent$325/wk$385/wk −16%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,820/mo$1,965/mo −7%$1,733/mo
Median age4343 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.7%22.6% −6.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Millthorpe, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Millthorpe Population

1,347 residents at the 2021 Census.

Millthorpe Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$942/wk
$48,984 per year
Ranked 1,691 of 14,663
Median Rent
$325/wk
$1,408 per month
Ranked 3,947 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,820/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Millthorpe Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,071/wk
Median rent $325/wk
Rent to income 15.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Millthorpe against your income

About $8,974 a month
Median rent $325/wk
Left after rent $1,746/wk
Rent share 15.7%

Millthorpe Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1053
avg ICSEA score
235
total students
Millthorpe Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 235 students
1053
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Millthorpe, with a map

Millthorpe Map

Millthorpe, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Millthorpe, New South Wales: 33.4555°S, 149.1947°E

Millthorpe Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Millthorpe

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (657) Female 51.2% (688)

Population Density

18
people per km²
1,347 people · 76.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,362
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.2%
New Zealand
1.2%
Germany
0.5%
Netherlands
0.4%
Scotland
0.4%
Singapore
0.4%
Philippines
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Filipino
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
German
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.4%
Australian
43.5%
Irish
16.6%
Scottish
10.7%
Australian Aboriginal
4.3%
German
3.5%
Italian
2.3%
Dutch
2.1%
New Zealander
0.9%
Greek
0.7%
Maltese
0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
35.1%
Catholic
22.4%
Anglican
18.8%
Not stated
9.7%
Uniting Church
4.5%
Christian (other)
3.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.1%
Baptist
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
56.6% 590
Separated
3.6% 37
Divorced
10.8% 113
Widowed
3.7% 39
Never married
25.2% 263

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
49.0%
Couple: no children
26.6%
Couple: no children under 15
13.6%
One parent: children under 15
6.8%
One parent: no children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.5%
2 persons
36.1%
3 persons
16.0%
4 persons
17.6%
5 persons
9.0%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Millthorpe

Housing Tenure

Of the 445 occupied private dwellings in Millthorpe at the 2021 Census, 15.3% were rented, 42.9% owned outright and 40.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
42.9% 191 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.4% 180 dwellings
Rented
15.3% 68 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.4%
2 bedrooms
9.2%
3 bedrooms
35.8%
4 bedrooms
38.1%
5 bedrooms
11.3%
6+ bedrooms
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.6%
$450-$599/mo
6.0%
$600-$799/mo
4.0%
$800-$999/mo
4.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.2%
1 vehicle
24.3%
2 vehicles
44.2%
3 vehicles
16.5%
4+ vehicles
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Millthorpe

Employment

Employed full-time
42.7% 379 people
Employed part-time
24.8% 220 people
Unemployed
0.9% 8 people
Not in labour force
31.6% 280 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
30.3%
Managers
20.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.2%
Community & Personal Service
12.2%
Clerical & Administrative
12.0%
Sales Workers
4.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.4%
Labourers
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.0%
$4,000+/wk
15.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.9%
$1-$149/wk
6.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
11.9%
Walked only
6.0%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Truck
1.2%
Other
0.6%
Bus
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
32.8%
Certificate III/IV
32.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%
Postgraduate Degree
9.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.1%
Certificate I/II
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.4%
Society & Culture
15.7%
Health
14.9%
Engineering
14.5%
Education
10.4%
Agriculture & Environment
7.0%
Architecture & Building
6.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.4%
Creative Arts
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
42.5%
Secondary: Catholic
15.6%
Pre-school
12.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.1%
Secondary: Government
8.9%
Vocational Education
8.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.2%
Has need for assistance
4.2%
Need for assistance not stated
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
122
Arthritis
50
Asthma
40
Diabetes
26
Heart disease
24
Lung condition
22
Cancer
18
Stroke
12
Kidney disease
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.4% 143
Did not provide
84.6% 786

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.5% 200
Not a volunteer
78.5% 732

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.0% 28
Never served
97.0% 902

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.4%
1 child
9.6%
2 children
32.1%
3 children
22.7%
4 children
6.3%
5+ children
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
12
1961: 1970
23
1971: 1980
12
1981: 1990
13
1991: 2000
13
2001: 2010
8
2011: 2015
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.0%
moved in the last year
37.6%
moved in the last 5 years
1.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,044
Moved from NSW
107
Moved: same area (SA2)
38
Moved from QLD
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.5%
5: 14 hours
32.8%
15: 29 hours
17.6%
30+ hours
12.3%
Did not do domestic work
16.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
77.1%
Step family: no other children
16.5%
Blended family: no other children
2.4%
Intact family: other children present
2.4%
Step family: other children present
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Millthorpe Crime Statistics

6 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
1
Sexual Offences
1
Domestic Violence
1
Theft
1
Weapons
1
Other Against Property
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Millthorpe

What is the population of Millthorpe NSW?

The population of Millthorpe NSW is 1,347 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 18 people per km². Millthorpe is ranked #3,548 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Millthorpe?

The median personal income in Millthorpe NSW is $942 per week, or $48,984 per year. The median household income is $2,071 per week. Family income is $2,362 per week. Millthorpe is ranked #1,691 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Millthorpe?

Median rent in Millthorpe NSW is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Millthorpe ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Millthorpe?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Millthorpe NSW is $1,820. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Millthorpe?

The median age in Millthorpe NSW is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Millthorpe a good suburb to live in?

Millthorpe is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,347. The median income is $942/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12634. All dollar figures in AUD.