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Millthorpe, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Millthorpe is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,208. Elevation: 3,179 ft (969 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,208 Population 11/sq mi density
3,179 ft Elevation 969 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$31,840 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,840 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$183,000 home value, $915/mo rent

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About Millthorpe

Millthorpe

Millthorpe is a town located between Orange and Blayney in New South Wales, Australia, in the Blayney Shire. At the 2021 census, Millthorpe had a population of 1,347. The town, originally called Spring Grove, was once a major potato growing area and continues to have extensive agricultural activities.

People

Population1,208
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density11/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,840
Per Capita$31,840
Unemployment2.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$183,000
Rent$915
Ownership84.5%
Housing Units483

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation3,179 ft (969 m)
Population1,208
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation3,179 ft (969 m)
Coordinates-33.4460°, 149.1854°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (752 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$31,840
Median Age43.0 years

About Millthorpe

Millthorpe is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,208. The city sits at an elevation of 3,179 feet (969 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Millthorpe has a population of 1,208 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 110.0 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,208
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
110.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Millthorpe vs Australia Average

The median household income in Millthorpe is $31,840, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,840 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $612, 57% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 115 business establishments.

Income: Millthorpe vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$31,840
58% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$31,840
Avg Weekly Wage$612

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)115

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Millthorpe is $183,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $915 (21% below the national average of $1,163). 84.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 483 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$183,000
35% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$915
21% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.5%
Owner-Occupied84.5%
Renter-Occupied15.5%
Housing Units483

Property Tax

Climate in Millthorpe

Millthorpe has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.8°C), the coldest is Jul (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 888 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 12.9° / 26.7° 67.0
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 12.9° / 25.7° 88.5
Mar 16.3°C / 61°F 9.8° / 22.8° 53.2
Apr 12.4°C / 54°F 6.1° / 18.8° 35.9
May 9°C / 48°F 3.5° / 14.4° 53.4
Jun 6.4°C / 44°F 2.1° / 10.8° 74.7
Jul 5.4°C / 42°F 1° / 9.8° 87.4
Aug 6.2°C / 43°F 1.2° / 11.2° 90.4
Sep 9.1°C / 48°F 3.8° / 14.4° 77.9
Oct 12°C / 54°F 6.1° / 17.8° 81.8
Nov 15°C / 59°F 8.8° / 21.1° 83.5
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 10.7° / 24.2° 93.9
Millthorpe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,179 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,179 ft (969 m)
Area110.0 sq mi (285.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-33.4460°N, 149.1854°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.62"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 23 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 98 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 93 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 98 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 97 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 125 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 149 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 89 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 125 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 117 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 114 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 86 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 85 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 78 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 102 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 119 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 129 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 134 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 101 km
Aug 19, 1994 22 km ESE of Forbes, Australia M3.0 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
February 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
March 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
June 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest
July 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
August 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in

Millthorpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Millthorpe

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Millthorpe Public School - - - -
Spring Hill Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Millthorpe

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Millthorpe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cadia Cornish Engine House
Carcoar Hospital Museum
Carmanhurst Military Museum
Court House Museum
Golden Memories Millthorpe Museum
Orange Regional Museum
Stoke Stable Museum
The Viv Kable Museum

Libraries in Millthorpe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blayney Library0.0
Orange Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Millthorpe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Tablelands Livestock Exchange

Restaurants in Millthorpe

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

On The Green Bistro
Tonic

Cafes in Millthorpe

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Millthorpe Corner Store & Cafe
Millthorpe Providore
Station Cafe Millthorpe Chocolates

Train Stations in Millthorpe

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Millthorpe

Breweries in Millthorpe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
1859 Brewery
Badlands Brewery
Badlands Brewery

Airports Near Millthorpe

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bathurst AirportBHSMedium Airport
Cowra AirportCWTMedium Airport
Orange AirportOAGMedium Airport
airlie private strip-Small Airport
Bendick Murrell Airstrip-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.1-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Canowindra Airport-Small Airport
Coombing Park Airport-Small Airport
Cudal AirportCUGSmall Airport
Fairview Airport-Small Airport
Limekilns airfield-Small Airport
Pipers Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Millthorpe

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Millthorpe Post Office
Spring Hill Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Millthorpe

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Marks Anglican Church
St. Canice's Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Millthorpe

What is the population of Millthorpe?

Millthorpe has a population of 1,208 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 110.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Millthorpe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,840, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $183,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $915 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Millthorpe?

Millthorpe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches.

How is the job market in Millthorpe?

The job market in Millthorpe is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $612. There are 115 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Millthorpe?

The median home value in Millthorpe is $183,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $915. The homeownership rate is 84.5%.

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