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VIC · Whittlesea Council

Mill Park, 3082

Est. population · Jun 2025

29,170

Growth (1 yr)

+0.5%

Growth (5 yr)

-3.5%

Median age

40

Median income

$1,735/wk

Employment rate

58.8%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$891,300

Languages at home

43.7%non-English

Most common: Macedonian, Greek, Arabic

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

69.6/100
Good

Top 9% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
What Mill Park is known for: Green suburb, Education hub, High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport

Suburb profile

In Whittlesea Council, Mill Park is a settled larger suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.

Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb.

Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

Desirability rates good overall, led by local dining and lifestyle amenities, while growth momentum and safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Mill Park snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$891k

+11% change

Median rent

$530/wk

Population (ERP)

29,170

+0.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.0%

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

#46

among Metro Melbourne · Established

Safety

60th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

54th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

65th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

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
69.6/100 — Good
State standing
Top 9% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
245th in Australia
State rank
109th in VIC
Peer rank
#46 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#83 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$530
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$891,300
Median price change
+11.4%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

29,170(June 2025)

+0.5% annual · -3.5% over 5 years · 54th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.5%
5-year growth
-3.5%
Change in 1 year
+151
Change in 5 years
-1,057
Growth rank in VIC
54th 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 (~28,250), extrapolated at -0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
28,712
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,735
Dwelling vacancy
4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
418 of 10,479
Median monthly mortgage
$1,748
Employment rate
58.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
8,819 / 981 / 256

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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
1,926
Against the person
282
Against property
1,139
Rate per 1,000 residents
66
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 102 residents
State safety percentile
59.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+7.5%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage112
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle228
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store154
  • B49 Other Theft135
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order228

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
1,043.5
Median ICSEA percentile
65th
School list
  • Mill Park Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1023 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 61% · 976 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
  • St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1073 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 1,260 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Findon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1008 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 278 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Mill Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1065 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 529 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Plenty Parklands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1064 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 60% · 737 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Mill Park Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1015 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 56% · 563 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

6 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart Early Learning Mill Parkkindergarten
  • Mill Park Preschoolkindergarten
  • Norparrin CentreMill Park Drivekindergarten
  • Roycroft KindergartenRoycroft Avenuekindergarten
  • The Stables Kindergartenkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

153 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Buckmaster Dr/Redleap Ave
  • McLaughlin Cres/Redleap Ave
  • Moorhead Dr/Redleap Ave
  • South Morang Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • South Morang Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

433 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

4 restaurants · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 8 fast food · 3 bakeries · 1 libraries · 3 places of worship

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 60 parks mapped in suburb, 43 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 153 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 72 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.56
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.09
Food & drink(16)
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Hot Bread IIIBakery
  • Tabet's BakeryBakery
  • Charcoal ChickenFast food
  • Italia PizzaFast food
  • McDonald'sFast food
  • RAPT Korean Chicken & BurgerFast food
  • Rock n FishFast food
  • The Golden Horseshoe Fish and ChipsFast food
  • Two Brown AngusFast food
  • Various CafesFast food
  • The Plough HotelPub

    Childs Road

  • Amalfi Pizza & PastaRestaurant
  • La PorchettaRestaurant
  • Pizza HutRestaurant
  • Restaurant
Shopping(5)
  • 7-ElevenConvenience store
  • Mill Park Convenience StoreConvenience store
  • Reddy ExpressConvenience store
  • WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(12)
  • Goodstart Early Learning Mill ParkKindergarten
  • Kindergarten
  • Mill Park PreschoolKindergarten
  • Norparrin CentreKindergarten

    152 Mill Park Drive

  • The Stables KindergartenKindergarten
  • Mill Park LibraryLibrary

    394 Plenty Road

  • Findon Primary SchoolSchool

    5 Cuthbert Drive

  • Mill Park Heights Primary SchoolSchool

    87-93 Pindari Avenue

  • Mill Park Primary SchoolSchool

    10 Blamey Avenue

  • Mill Park Secondary CollegeSchool

    9-25 Moorhead Drive

  • Plenty Parklands Primary SchoolSchool

    48-66 Blosson Park Drive

  • St Francis of Assissi Primary SchoolSchool

    290-312 Childs Road

Health & services(7)
  • Childs Road Medical ClinicClinic

    410 Childs Road

  • Our Lady of RivergumClinic
  • Ling Dental SurgeryDentist

    349 Childs Road

  • Pacific Smiles DentistDentist
  • Mill Park Family PracticeMedical clinic
  • Roycroft Avenue Medical CenterMedical clinic
  • Fullife PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(108)
  • Dog Off-Leash ParkDog park
  • Belmont ParkPark
  • Betula ParkPark
  • Buckmaster Drive ParkPark
  • Coventry ParkPark
  • Doctor Harry Jenkins ReservePark
  • Findon Recreation ReservePark
  • Freeman ParkPark
  • Hinkler ParkPark
  • Incana Drive ReservePark
  • Island Place ReservePark
  • Kellaway Crescent ParkPark
  • Kelynack ReservePark
  • Manning Clark ParkPark
  • Mill Park All Abilities PlayspacePark
  • Mill Park Recreation ReservePark
  • Mimosa ParkPark
  • Park (11)
  • Parkhaven ParkPark
  • Parkhill Crescent ReservePark
  • Redleap ReservePark
  • Roycroft Avenue ParkPark
  • Statesman Crescent ParkPark
  • Stockdale Way ParkPark
  • Telopea ReservePark
  • Watery Gully ParkPark
  • Wenden ParkPark
  • Playground (42)
  • WestfieldPlayground
  • Aquastyle Swim SchoolSports centre
  • Mill Park Leisure CentreSports centre
  • Mill Park StadiumSports centre
  • Sports centre (4)
  • Court 1Sports field
  • Court 2Sports field
  • Court 3Sports field
  • Court 4Sports field
  • Court 5Sports field
  • Court 6Sports field
  • Cricket NetsSports field
  • Sports field
  • Sports field

    1 Redleap Avenue

  • Swimming pool (12)
Transport(62)

62 bus stops

Other(53)
  • BottlemartAlcohol
  • BWSAlcohol
  • Dinosaur EggsArtwork
  • NABATM
  • PrecinctATM
  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (22)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Tech Fit AutomotiveCar repair
  • Ultra TuneCar repair
  • Car wash
  • Soft WashCar wash
  • All Round CoffeeCoffee
  • KmartDepartment Store
  • Dry Cleaning
  • AmpChargeEV charging
  • Trends RugsFurniture
  • Garden (28)
  • Fade Inn BarberHairdresser
  • The Winning Post Barber ShopHairdresser

    Unit 37 314-360 Childs Road

  • Best Western MotelHotel
  • Laundry
  • Mill Park NewsagencyLottery
  • Mill Park Stables Shopping CentreMall
  • Aspire Music School & The Pianist’s MelodyMusic School

    16 Patterson Street, Mill Park

  • Tree Protection AreaNature Reserve
  • Vision at Mill ParkOptician

    Childs Road, Mill Park

  • Parking (71)
  • Stables Car Park Childs RoadParking
  • Stables Car Park Redleap AvenueParking
  • Staff Car Park 1Parking
  • Staff Car Park 2Parking
  • Staff CarparkParking
  • Staff/Visitor CarparkParking
  • Parking Space (30)
  • 7-ElevenPetrol station
  • ShellPetrol station
  • Ugo Self-ServePetrol station
  • Mill Park Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
  • St Petka's Macedonian Orthodox ChurchPlace of worship
  • St. Francis of Assissi Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
  • My PodiatristPodiatrist
  • Mill Park Police StationPolice

    151 Centenary Drive

  • Mill Park Licensed Post OfficePost office

    Unit 14 314-360 Childs Road

  • KumonPrep School
  • Public toilets
  • Container Deposit SchemeRecycling
  • Shelter (17)
  • Plenty Valley FMStudio
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Track (7)
  • Trolley Bay (2)
  • Reece Plumbing and Pool SuppliesYes

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

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

Parks & reserves

48 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Adam Place ParkPark
  • Belmont ParkPark
  • Betula ParkPark
  • Blossom Park Drive ParkPark
  • Buckmaster Drive ParkPark
  • Carbon Crescent ParkPark
  • Coventry ParkPark
  • Development Boulevard ReserveNature reserve
  • Development ParkPark
  • Doctor Harry Jenkins ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
64
Parks (OSM)
60

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

Places of worship

3 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Mill Park Baptist Church
  • St Petka's Macedonian Orthodox Church
  • St. Francis of Assissi Catholic Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
12
Nearest hospital
Northpark Private Hospital (3.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
  • Childs Road Medical ClinicChilds RoadClinic
  • DentistDentist
  • Fullife PharmacyPharmacy
  • Fullife PharmacyPharmacy
  • Ling Dental SurgeryChilds RoadDentist
  • Mill Park Family PracticeDoctor
  • My PodiatristPodiatrist
  • Our Lady of RivergumClinic
  • Pacific Smiles DentistDentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
740
Participants per 1,000 residents
25.4

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

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
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 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 PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

32 planning-related records

2021· 2 proposals

  • April 2021

  • Subdivision of land
    19 Cuthbert DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of an outbuilding associated with an existing dwelling wi Construction of an outbuilding associated with an existing dwelling within a Special Building Overlay.
    73 Roycroft AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 30 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Multi Unit (1 - 4 dwellings)
    10 Giles CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling Construction of a dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling
    11 Hawthorn CourtWithdrawn
  • Subdivision of land
    42/314-360 Childs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to a restrictive covenant Variation to a restrictive covenant
    10 Templeton DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit (1 - 4 dwellings)
    4 Cahill ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with a recreational facility Buildings and works associated with a recreational facility
    3/8 Oleander DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a medical centre and display of signage Use and development of the land for the purpose of a medical centre and the display of business identification signage
    6 Redleap AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land
    36 Crampton CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Alterations and additions and Reduction in Carparking Requirements and Amendment
    3 Development BoulevardPermit issued by the RA
  • Subdivision of land
    3 Development BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings Construction of two dwellings
    62 Grenda DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Vicsmart - Reduction of car parking Vicsmart - Reduction of car parking
    1 The Fred Hollows WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Alterations to a building structure or d Construction of a Dependant Person's Unit associated with an existing dwelling
    10 Monterey CourtNo permit required
  • Sale and consumption of liquor associated with a restaurant Sale and consumption of liquor associated with a restaurant
    504 Plenty RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of internally illuminated business identification signage Display of internally illuminated business identification signage
    67/415 McDonalds RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of business identification signage Display of business identification signage
    3/538 Plenty RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment Amendment
    20 Peyton DrivePermit issued by the RA

  • May 2020

  • Use of a restricted recreation facility (gymnasium) Use of a restricted recreation facility (gymnasium)
    54 Oleander DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land
    4 Callan CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land
    24 Marsden CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Any other applications (eg. Signage) Construct and display of an electronic major promotion sign and a major promotion sign
    155 Centenary DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Subdivision 2 Lots
    189 Roycroft AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Any other applications (eg. Signage) Display of signage
    20 Civic DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit (1 - 4 dwellings) Construction of two dwellings
    20 Heritage DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision 2 Lots
    6 Mockridge DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit (1 - 4 dwellings) Construction of a dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling
    41 Marshall DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Liquor licence Liquor licence
    5/538 Plenty RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Construction of two dwellings Construction of two dwellings
    109 Mill Park DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Any other applications (eg. Signage) Construction of a carport
    67 McLaughlin CrescentNo permit required
  • Alterations and additions to an existing food and drink premises Alterations and additions to an existing food and drink premises
    411 McDonalds RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Scullin
Member of Parliament
Andrew GILES (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
114,926
Turnout (2025)
90.9%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.1 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 35.7%Labor 64.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.5 km away).

Coalition 36.2%Labor 63.8%

0.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.6 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Mill Park CentralLabor 63.8% · Coalition 36.2% TPP (2025)0.0 km away
  • Mill Park WestLabor 64.8% · Coalition 35.2% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • Mill ParkLabor 66.1% · Coalition 33.9% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
  • Mill Park HeightsLabor 62.5% · Coalition 37.5% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
  • Mill Park EastLabor 56.8% · Coalition 43.2% TPP (2025)1.4 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

Compare with

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