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SA · Grant Council
Mil-Lel, 5291
Est. population · Jun 2025
363
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.3%
Median age
40
Median income
$2,238/wk
Employment rate
75.9%
Languages at home
1.6%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Grant Council, Mil-Lel keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Mil-Lel snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$430/wk
Population (ERP)
363
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#20
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
11th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
55th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 38.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4049th in Australia
- State rank
- 430th in SA
- Peer rank
- #20 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #90 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $430
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
363(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +4.3% over 5 years · 55th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +4.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +15
- Growth rank in SA
- 55th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~400), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 382
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $2,238
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 15 of 139
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 75.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 120 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 4
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 11
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 191 residents
- State safety percentile
- 10.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 42
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -49.9%
Most common offence types
- Assault Police1
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Other Theft1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
School list
- Mil Lel Primary School627 Kennedy AvenuePrimary Education
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service (8.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 16.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 103 mm · ~13 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 325 mm · ~41 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 210 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 10 proposals
July 2026
- Construction of a 20 m x 7.5 m gable roof Verandah adjoining the existing dwelling.19 CRANE LANE MIL-LEL SA 5291Under Assessment
- OutbuildingLOT 51 PEWEENA RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
June 2026
- Outbuilding for the storage of cars, a workspace and general shed storage236 DYCER RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
May 2026
- Detached Dwelling6 GULLY CT MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
- Construct a 8076mm x 8000mm x 3100/2898mm skillion woodshed clad in colorbond to butt up to existing shed338 CLOVER ESTATE RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
April 2026
- Land Division - Boundary realignment196 PEWEENA RD MIL-LEL SA 5291;LOT 699 WHITE RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
- Change of Use - Convert existing second dwelling to Ancillary accommodation9 WHITE RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding4 REXWELLS CT MIL-LEL SA 5291Under Assessment
January 2026
- Detached DwellingLOT 51 PEWEENA RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding extension including mezzanine47 CRANE LANE MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals
November 2025
- Carport20561 RIDDOCH HWY MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding36 CRANE LANE MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
- Verandah attached to existing dwelling19 CRANE LANE MIL-LEL SA 5291Under Assessment
October 2025
- Construction of a Workshop Roof Cover and Office Extensions130 MINGBOOL RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Under Assessment
- Outbuilding591 KENNEDY AV MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
August 2025
- Agricultural Building (Machinery shed)LOT 51 PEWEENA RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
July 2025
- Agricultural Building (for Seed Propagation - Forestry)20243 RIDDOCH HWY MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
- Carport61 WHITE RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
- Outbuilding incorporating a Dwelling with mezzanine; and attached Verandah5 GULLY CT MIL-LEL SA 5291Under Assessment
June 2025
- Verandah attached to existing Dwelling3 HIGHFIELD AV MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
- Construction of a Carport for storage of heavy machinery130 MINGBOOL RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
May 2025
- Agricultural Building (for storage of hay)347 MINGBOOL RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
- Dwelling Additions2 MIL-LEL DR MIL-LEL SA 5291Under Assessment
March 2025
- Verandah attached to existing Outbuilding6 ACORN DR MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling36 CRANE LANE MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
January 2025
- Detached Dwelling and 20m x 16m x 4m (6m) Outbuilding to store and park a 19-metre Truck & Trailer (Car Hauler/Motor Home), 2 x Race Cars, 1 Pit Car; and domestic storage vehicles/items and a home gym6 GULLY CT MIL-LEL SA 5291Under Assessment
2024· 9 proposals
November 2024
- IN GROUND SWIMMING POOL6 ACORN DR MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
- Demolish existing Verandah and construct new Verandah145 BLACK SWAMP RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
September 2024
- Detached Dwelling with garage under main roof5 ACORN DR MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
- Construction of a Renewable Energy Facility (4.98 MW) incorporating solar panel array, battery energy storage system (BESS), medium voltage power station (MVPS - including inverter, switchgear and transformer), fire water tank, securing fencing and gates, landscaping and ancillary equipment.LOT 634 SHERWIN RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Under Assessment
August 2024
- Outbuilding for storage of domestic items and including 2 x separate games room areas6 ACORN DR MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
May 2024
- Detached Dwelling20 CRANE LANE MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling (to replace existing dwelling to be demolished)154 DYCER RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
March 2024
- Construction of a wood shed (domestic outbuilding - 102.36m2), a concrete bin bunker structure (business material storage bins - 150.85m2), a mezzanine level within an existing domestic outbuilding (75.69m2), staff toilet attached to existing workshop/office/lunchroom building (5.39m2), and a domestic transportable office building with deck (53.78m2)130 MINGBOOL RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Under Assessment
February 2024
- Outbuilding54 BARROWS RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
2023· 7 proposals
November 2023
- Brick veneer dwelling, concrete slab, colorbond roof Colorbond shed1 GULLY CT MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
September 2023
- Inert waste reception and reprocessing facility within the area of an existing quarry14 LEECH RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
August 2023
- 106 kL Rainwater Tank, connecting to existing shed roof.LOT 644 SHERWIN RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
May 2023
- Change of Use - Temporary Living within a Caravan; within an Outbuilding for up to 12 monthsLOT 13 RIDDOCH HWY MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
- Carport307 BUCHANAN RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
April 2023
- Verandah attached to existing Dwelling; and partial demolition of building194 RED HILL RD MIL-LEL SA 5291Decision Made
March 2023
- Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding2 GULLY CT MIL-LEL SA 5291Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 10.4 km away).
Coalition 65.4%Labor 34.6%
2.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Mil-LelLabor 27.5% · Coalition 72.5% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
- GlenburnieLabor 28.7% · Coalition 71.3% TPP (2025)6.9 km away
- SuttontownLabor 39.6% · Coalition 60.4% TPP (2025)8.7 km away
- Mount Gambier NorthLabor 49.4% · Coalition 50.6% TPP (2025)9.0 km away
- Mount Gambier ParkLabor 43.0% · Coalition 57.0% TPP (2025)9.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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