Mill Park
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Mill Park, VIC 3082.
About Mill Park
Welcome to Mill Park
Mill Park sits in Melbourne's northern suburbs, roughly 20 kilometres from the CBD, bordered by Thomastown, Lalor, Bundoora and Epping. It's a suburb built largely through the growth waves of the 1980s and 90s, and today it reads as a settled, family-oriented community with wide streets, established gardens and a good spread of local amenities.
With a median age of 40 and a population of 28,712, Mill Park attracts a mix of long-term residents and younger families moving up from more built-up inner-north suburbs. It suits buyers after space and a quieter pace without giving up easy access to shops, schools and the freeway network.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Mill Park tends to revolve around home and neighbourhood rather than a single buzzing strip. Cafés, pizzerias and casual dining are scattered through the suburb's shopping centres and nearby Thomastown and Epping, giving residents plenty of low-key options for a Friday night dinner or a weekend coffee. It's a practical, family-first kind of lifestyle rather than a destination for nightlife, and most residents are perfectly happy with that trade-off.
Shopping
Mill Park Shopping Centre is the suburb's retail anchor, offering supermarkets, specialty stores and everyday services within easy reach of most homes. Bigger shopping trips are easily made to Westfield Plenty Valley in nearby Epping, while Bundoora and Thomastown add further options for groceries, homewares and bulky goods retail just a short drive away.
Getting around
Mill Park doesn't have its own train station, so most residents rely on car travel or bus connections through to nearby stations in Thomastown, Lalor or Epping, all on the Mernda line into the city. The suburb has good arterial road access via Plenty Road and McDonalds Road, and proximity to the Metropolitan Ring Road makes it a practical base for commuters heading to the eastern suburbs, the airport or the CBD by car.
Schools & families
Education options are a strong drawcard here. Families can choose from Mill Park Primary School, Mill Park Heights Primary School, Findon Primary School, Plenty Parklands Primary School and St Francis of Assisi School for primary years, with Mill Park Secondary College serving as the local government secondary option. That density of schooling within the suburb itself is a big part of Mill Park's appeal to young families.
Parks & recreation
Generous public open space is one of Mill Park's quieter strengths, with parklands, sporting reserves and walking trails woven through the suburb's residential streets. The nearby Plenty River corridor and reserves around Bundoora add further green space for weekend walks, cycling or simply letting the kids run around, making the suburb an easy sell for outdoor-minded families.
The property market
Mill Park's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached homes, with houses making up 83% of current listings against 8% townhouses, 8% apartments or units and a small 2% share of vacant land. The median house price sits at $800,000, having grown 6.7% recently, while units and apartments offer a more accessible entry point with a median of $418,000. Median rent across the suburb is $550 a week, reflecting steady rental demand from families and professionals drawn to the area's schools and transport links. For buyers priced out of inner-north suburbs like Bundoora, Mill Park offers a comparatively affordable, house-dominant alternative with room to grow.
Market snapshot
Mill Park property market
Median sale price
$800k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$550
per week
Gross rental yield
3.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$622k
Median
$800k
Premium
$993k
Days on market
31
Auction clearance
82%
Sold this year
208
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +2.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Mill Park by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Mill Park, VIC 3082.
Population
28,712
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$1,735
median, per week
Median rent
$366
per week
Median mortgage
$1,748
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Mill Park
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Mill Park
$620k
4 Pleasant Close
Sold ~July 2026
$530k
38 Sharp Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
$740k
55 Konrads Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$799k
182 Mill Park Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$680k
34 McClelland Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$815k
1 Woodhill Place
Sold ~July 2026
$853k
5 Protea Court
Sold ~July 2026
$665k
31 Tonelli Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Mill Park suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Mill Park?
The median house price in Mill Park, VIC is $800k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 6.7%.
How much is rent in Mill Park?
The median weekly rent in Mill Park is around $550 per week.
Is Mill Park a good place to live?
Mill Park is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 18 km north-east of Melbourne's central business district, located within the City of Whittlesea local government area. Mill Park is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 28,712 and 6 schools in the area.
What is the population of Mill Park?
Mill Park has a population of 28,712 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in Mill Park?
There are 6 schools in or near Mill Park, including Findon Primary School, Mill Park Heights Primary School and Mill Park Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Mill Park?
Properties in Mill Park take around 31 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 82%.
How much do you need to buy in Mill Park?
Entry-level properties in Mill Park start around $622k, while premium homes reach $993k.
What suburbs are near Mill Park?
Suburbs near Mill Park include Thomastown, Lalor, Bundoora and Epping.
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