Millthorpe, NSW 2798 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Millthorpe is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2798, home to 1,347 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Orange local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 195 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,347
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $2,071 /week
- Median personal income
- $942 /week
- Median family income
- $2,362 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Blayney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $325 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,820
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Millthorpe Public School
- Spring Hill Public School
- Spring Terrace Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 20 bus stops
- Forest Reefs Rd At Elliott St
- Forest Reefs Rd Opp Elliott St
- Millthorpe Station, Coach Stop
- Millthorpe Station, Platform 1
- Park St At Blake St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.5% of the 635 resolvable premises in Millthorpe. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 99.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 35 across postcode 2798 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 22% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 8 other offences, 8 property damage, 7 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Millthorpe?
Millthorpe (NSW 2798) had 1,347 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Blayney local government area.
What is the median rent in Millthorpe?
The median advertised rent in Millthorpe is $325/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Millthorpe?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Millthorpe covering government sectors. Nearest include: Millthorpe Public School (0.3 km), Spring Hill Public School (6 km), Spring Terrace Public School (9.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Millthorpe?
Millthorpe is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Millthorpe?
Across postcode 2798, 35 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (8), property damage (8), violent (7). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Millthorpe?
21 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Millthorpe centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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