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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Millgrove, 3799

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,579

Growth (1 yr)

+0.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.5%

Median age

40

Median income

$1,201/wk

Employment rate

49%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$626,800

Languages at home

4.6%non-English

Most common: German, Japanese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

34.3/100
Below average

932nd in VIC

Verified 89% confidence

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

Suburb profile

Set among the hills of Yarra Ranges Council, Millgrove is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street.

Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.

The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer community and employment, plus schools and education relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Millgrove snapshot

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

Median house price

$627k

+10% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,579

+0.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

9.2%

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

#101

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

90th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

49th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

1/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

16th

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
34.3/100 — Below average
National rank
4831st in Australia
State rank
932nd in VIC
Peer rank
#101 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#450 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$626,800
Median price change
+10%

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

1,579(June 2025)

+0.3% annual · +0.5% over 5 years · 49th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.3%
5-year growth
+0.5%
Change in 1 year
+5
Change in 5 years
+7
Growth rank in VIC
49th 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 (~1,600), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,666
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,201
Dwelling vacancy
9.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
67 of 730
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
49%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
659 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
284
Against the person
23
Against property
252
Rate per 1,000 residents
179.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 72 residents
State safety percentile
89.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+184%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault10
  • B21 Criminal Damage7
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods80
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception142
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order9

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
923
Median ICSEA percentile
16th
School list
  • Millwarra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 923 · 16th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 47 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

5 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Dee Rd/Warburton Hwy
  • McKenzie King Dr/Warburton Hwy
  • Millgrove CFA/Warburton Hwy
  • Millgrove CFA/Warburton Hwy
  • Millgrove General Store/Warburton Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

37 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 1 places of worship

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
12/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.2
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.2
Food & drink(2)
  • Millgrove Village BakeryBakery

    Unit 4 3039 Warburton Highway, Millgrove

  • Millgrove Fish & ChipsFast food

    Unit 3 3039 Warburton Highway, Millgrove

Shopping(2)
  • Millgrove Licensed GrocersConvenience store

    3039 Warburton Highway, Millgrove

  • Millgrove MarketMarketplace
Community(2)
  • Street LibraryLibrary
  • Millwarra Primary School Millgrove CampusSchool

    18-20 Cavanagh Road

Sport & outdoors(4)
  • Mckenzie King Drive ReservePark
  • Millgrove Recreation ReservePark
  • Picnic area
  • Sports field
Transport(4)

4 bus stops

Other(15)
  • Bbq
  • Drinking water
  • Wesburn-Millgrove CFAFire station
  • Mt Little Joe NurseryFishing
  • Valley MerchantHouseware
  • Cookie GroveIce Cream
  • Information
  • Dee River Streamside ReserveNature Reserve
  • O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail Parking AreaParking
  • Parking (4)
  • Picnic Table (6)
  • River Valley ChurchPlace of worship
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Public toilets
  • TelstraTelephone

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

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Dee River Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Mckenzie King Drive ReservePark
  • Millgrove Recreation ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
2

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

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • River Valley Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Healesville & District Hospital (15.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
57
Participants per 1,000 residents
36.1

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
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 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).

22 planning-related records

2021· 8 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Use and development to construct a dwelling and associated tree removal
    30 WILLIAM CRESCENT MILLGROVE 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a walking trail with associated vegetation removal and pruning
    ROAD RESERVE/APPLICATIONS RIVER ROAD MILLGROVE 3799NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    25 SHERRIFF CLOSE MILLGROVE 3799NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a dependent persons unit
    13 RONALD GROVE MILLGROVE 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling
    12 Wonga RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling, earthworks greater than one metre, construct retaining walls and vegetation removal
    8 DAMON COURT MILLGROVE 3799NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a sports pavilion
    24A Cavanagh RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    135 Dee RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 14 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, retaining walls greater than 1 metre, and associated earthworks greater than 600mm and vegetation removal
    105 WONGA ROAD MILLGROVE 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    3 William CrescentWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a dependent persons unit
    15 McKenzie King DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a sports pavilion
    24A Cavanagh RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a replacement dwelling in a Bushfire Management Overlay
    16 Patricia StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and associated vegetation removal
    6 Adrienne CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works for a telecommuniations facility comprising a 40m monopole headframe and associated antennas, equipment shelter, security fence and associated works
    3045 Warburton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    23 McKenzie King DriveLapsed

  • August 2020

  • Extend an existing dwelling
    251 Dee RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    15 McNamaras RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    15 McNamaras RoadWithdrawn
  • Use and construction of a dwelling, associated earthworks and tree removal
    1 Damon CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Use and development of a restaurant, function centre and group accommodation, and the sale and consumption of liquor (general licence)
    185 DEE ROAD MILLGROVE 3799Withdrawn

  • March 2020

  • Use and development to construct a dwelling and associated tree removal
    30 William CrescentPermit 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
Overlay applies

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
Casey
Member of Parliament
Aaron VIOLI (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,351
Turnout (2025)
94.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.5 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.9%Labor 47.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 10.8 km away).

Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%

7.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +0.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • MillgroveLabor 56.4% · Coalition 43.6% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • WesburnLabor 45.2% · Coalition 54.8% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
  • WarburtonLabor 66.7% · Coalition 33.3% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
  • Yarra JunctionLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
  • Warburton EastLabor 48.5% · Coalition 51.5% TPP (2025)7.4 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)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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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