Miller is a suburb of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia 38 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Liverpool. Neighbouring suburbs include Hoxton Park, Hinchinbrook, Cartwright, Prestons, Sadleir and Busby.
| Miller Sydney, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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 Miller Central | |||||||||||||||
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| Population | 3,374 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1965 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2168 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 38 km (24 mi) SW of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Liverpool | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Liverpool | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Werriwa | ||||||||||||||
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History
editMiller was part of the Green Valley housing estate which was developed between 1961 and 1965. It is named after Peter Miller, an early landholder in the Green Valley area.[2] When in construction, the top soil was trucked over to the north of sydney, leaving clay exposed.
Schools
editPopulation
editAt the 2021 census, the suburb of Miller recorded a population of 3,374 people. The median age of people in Miller was 35 years, compared to the national median of 38 years. Children aged under 15 years made up 22.5% of the population and people aged 65 years and over made up 13.8% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 4.7% of the population. Just over half (54.7%) of people were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 66.9%; the next most common countries of birth were Vietnam (6.8%), Lebanon (5.5%), Iraq (2.9%), New Zealand (2.8%) and Fiji (2.0%). Just under half (42.7%) of the population spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were Arabic (18.6%), Vietnamese (10.2%), Samoan (2.7%), Khmer (1.7%) and Hindi (1.6%). The most common responses for religion were Islam 23.5%, Catholic 18.3%, No Religion 16.3%, Not stated 10.6% and Buddhism 7.5%.
The median household income was $825 per week, just under half the national median of $1,746 per week. The average household size was 2.8 people.[1]
Commercial area
editMiller Central is the main shopping centre in Miller that is currently managed by Savills. It contains a Woolworths, Aldi, and approximately 32 other shops. Miller Shopping Centre was sold to new owners in early 2011 and renovations were completed to improve the suburb's appeal.
References
edit- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Miller (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8
- ^ "Miller Technology High School formally known as Miller High school". NSW Department of Education. Retrieved 7 July 2008.
- ^ "Miller Public School". NSW Department of Education. Retrieved 7 July 2008.
- ^ "Miller College – TAFE NSW". South Western Sydney Institute. Archived from the original on 20 March 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ^ "St Therese Catholic Primary School". Sydney Catholic Schools. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
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