Millswood

SA 5034 • Greater Adelaide

2,173
Population (2021)
$60,892
Median Income
1.02 km²
Area
41m
Elevation

About Millswood

Millswood is a well-established, sought-after suburb in South Australia, located within the Unley (City) area. With a population of 2,173 and a median income of $60,892, the suburb attracts professionals, young families, and career-focused individuals. Covering 1.02 km² at an elevation of 41m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Millswood combines affordability with quality of life.

Millswood falls under postcode 5034 and is governed by Unley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Unley electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5034
Urban Area
Unley
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.96°, 138.59°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.02 km²
Elevation
41m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,253
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
45 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,140
Census 2021
2,173
1.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$49,972
Income 2021
$60,892
21.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,778
Born Overseas 365

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 98
  • 2. Greece 23
  • 3. China 22
  • 4. Scotland 22
  • 5. New Zealand 20
  • 6. India 19
  • 7. Italy 12
  • 8. South Africa 12
  • 9. Germany 10
  • 10. Netherlands 8
  • 11. United States 8
  • 12. Canada 7
  • 13. Hong Kong 7
  • 14. Ireland 7
  • 15. Singapore 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 914
Australian 681
Irish 275
Scottish 258
German 187
Italian 156
Greek 135
Chinese 56
Indian 45
Polish 43

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,300
Both parents born in Australia
541
Both parents born overseas
289
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.2%
No Religion
47.0%
Hinduism
1.2%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
82 (3.8%)
5-14 years
300 (13.8%)
15-19 years
156 (7.2%)
20-24 years
142 (6.5%)
25-34 years
165 (7.6%)
35-44 years
223 (10.3%)
45-54 years
324 (14.9%)
55-64 years
321 (14.8%)
65-74 years
264 (12.1%)
75-84 years
161 (7.4%)
85+ years
38 (1.7%)

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