SA · Wattle Range Council
Millicent, 5280
Current weather
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90% humidity · 25.5 km/h wind · 13.4° / 7.4° today · 19 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Green suburb
- Heritage area
- High desirability
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Millicent offers a slower mid-sized suburb life in Wattle Range, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life.
Schools and education options in the area make family routines easier to manage. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar regional towns, even with growth momentum and parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 5,110
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $980
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 320 of 2,461
- Median monthly mortgage
- $902
- Employment rate
- 46.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 148 / 181 / 113
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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $305
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $332.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $330
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 35
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 170
- Against the person
- 47
- Against property
- 123
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 33.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 109 residents
- State safety percentile
- 48.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 43
- Increase (daily rate)
- +2.1%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault13
- Other Property Damage And Environmental32
- Other Theft30
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent15
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury21
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 5 (3 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 938.5
- McArthur Park KindergartenMcRostie StreetPreschools
- Millicent High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 926
- Millicent North Kindergarten18 Ridge TerracePreschools
- Millicent North Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 951
- Newbery Park Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 917
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1004
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Mount Gambier Rd / Short St - North East side (Millicent Visitor Centre)
- Mount Gambier Rd / Short St - South West side (Millicent Visitor Centre)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
7 active roadworks / incidents
- Asphalt WorksPrinces Highway, Jennings Rd24 Jun 2026 – 08 Jul 2026
- BitumenPrinces Highway, Parking Bay07 Apr 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- BitumenPrinces Highway, Parking Bay07 Apr 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- BitumenAdelaide Road, Aitken St07 Apr 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- BitumenAdelaide Road, Mount Burr Rd07 Apr 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- BitumenPrinces Highway, Nangula Rd07 Apr 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- BitumenPrinces Highway, Red Rd07 Apr 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
527 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuiliding3 MALONE ST MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Verandah and Deck24 MOUNT GAMBIER RD MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Building Alteration and Addition8 BRYANT ST MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- CARPORT23 SANDON AV MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Outbuiliding82 WILLIAMS RD MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- VERANDAH5 -7 EDWARDS ST MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- 1 into 2 land division106 ACACIA DR MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Torrens Title land division creating two additional allotments.37 -39 GRAYS LANE MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Single Storey DwellingLOT 52 RENDELSHAM RD MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
May 2026
- Detached DwellingLOT 11 BROOKS ST MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 25030714 - retaining wall54 MAIN ST MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
- Outbuilding.70 RACECOURSE RD MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Building Alterations, Relocation and Renovations and Outbuilding27 BANYA SOUTH RD MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Carports (x2) with roof mounted solar panels.LOT 5 NORTH TCE MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Verandah & Swimming Pool.136 ACACIA DR MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
April 2026
- Land Division (1 into 2)213 HAKEA DR MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
- Construction of retaining wall and associated fill up to a maximum height of 1.3 meters.LOT 1075 RAILWAY TCE MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Construction of a Verandah168 WILLIAMS RD MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
- Outbuilding & Retaining Wall (exempted as it retains less than 1m in level difference)11110 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Carport.19 GREY TCE MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Outbuilding32A MATHESON RD MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
March 2026
- Ancillary store (shipping container)29 GEORGE ST MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
- Outbuilding27 MATHESON RD MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling and OutbuildingLOT 13 GRAYS LANE MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling29 RENDELSHAM RD MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Detached dwellingLOT 53 RENDELSHAM RD MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
- Outbuilding24 SUTHERLAND RD MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
- STEEL FRAMED 6m x 6m SHED16 NITSCHKE ST MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Agricultural Building101 ENDERBY RD MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
- Verandah14 FOURTH ST MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
- Shop (non-invasive body sculpting)29 MAIN ST MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
- Detached Dwelling and OutbuildingLOT 6 HAKEA DR MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- Skillion Corrugated roof and timber post verandah8 WHITE ST MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
- Store (2 no's)12 WILLIAMS RD MILLICENT SA 5280;LOT 651 CLINTON LANE MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
February 2026
- Outbuilding45 WILLIAMS RD MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)110 STRINGY BARK DR MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
- Store42 SALEYARDS RD MILLICENT SA 5280Under Assessment
- VerandahUNIT 2 11 SPEHR ST MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
- Outbuilding35 ADELAIDE RD MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
- Detached DwellingLOT 13 STRINGY BARK DR MILLICENT SA 5280Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Boneham Cottage CafeCafe
- Seventh Day Adventist Church & Welfare CentrePlace of worship
- Squash CourtsSports centre
- Telephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Millicent and Districts Hospital and Health Service33 Mount Gambier RoadPublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
6 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Millicent North KindergartenRidge Terracekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 34.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4379th in Australia
- State rank
- 434th in SA
- Peer rank
- #56 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #109 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Boneham Cottage Cafeamenitiescafe
- Seventh Day Adventist Church & Welfare Centreamenitiesplace_of_worship
- Squash Courtsamenitiessports_centre
- Telephoneamenitiestelephone
- Common Assaultcrime13
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime32
- Other Theftcrime30
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime15
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime21
- Millicent North KindergartenchildcareRidge Terracekindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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