Mill Park, VIC 3082 — Suburb Profile
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In short
Mill Park is a residential suburb in Melbourne's northeast, 18 km from the CBD within the City of Whittlesea, featuring Plenty Valley Shopping Centre and proximity to South Morang railway station. It has a population of around 29,000 with a median age of 40, predominantly families living in separate houses. The median house price is $850,000 with weekly rent at $550.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 28,712
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,735 /week
- Median personal income
- $716 /week
- Median family income
- $1,992 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Whittlesea
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Scullin
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,748
- Median house price
- $850,000
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Mill Park Secondary College
- Plenty Parklands Primary School
- Mill Park Primary School
Transport
- Mernda line — South Morang Station
- Route 86 tram — Plenty Road
- M80 Ring Road
Lifestyle & amenities
Family-oriented suburb with a mix of established housing and newer estates. Key landmarks include Plenty Valley Shopping Centre and Mill Park Recreation Reserve.[Domain suburb profile](https://www.domain.com.au/suburb-profile/mill-park-vic-3082)
- 16 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 75 parks and reserves
- 14 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 1 supermarket
- 78 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 18.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 96.2% of the 11,851 resolvable premises in Mill Park. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 96.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 2.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,868 across postcode 3082 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,103 property offences, 295 violent offences, 104 drug offences.
- Wider Whittlesea LGA: 7,048 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mill Park?
Mill Park (VIC 3082) had 28,712 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Whittlesea local government area.
What is the median rent in Mill Park?
The median advertised rent in Mill Park is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mill Park?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Mill Park. Nearest include: Mill Park Secondary College, Plenty Parklands Primary School, Mill Park Primary School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mill Park?
Mill Park is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (96.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mill Park?
Across postcode 3082, 1,868 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,103), violent (295), drug offences (104). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Mill Park?
In Mill Park, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (18.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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