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| 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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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.
History
[edit]Miller 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
[edit]- Miller Technology High School (contains an English-language program for immigrant children from the entire Liverpool council area)[3]
- Miller Public School[4]
- Miller College[5]
- St Therese Catholic Primary School (Also considered to be in Sadlier)[6]
Population
[edit]At 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
[edit]Miller 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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