Miller, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MillerSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 3,237 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| 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 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is located about 38 kilometers southwest of the main city center. Miller is part of the Liverpool area. It has several nearby suburbs like Hoxton Park, Hinchinbrook, and Cartwright.
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Shopping and Fun in Miller
Miller Central is the main shopping center in Miller. It has a big supermarket called Woolworths and another one called Aldi. There are also about 32 other shops where you can find many different things. The shopping center was updated in 2011 to make it even better for everyone in the suburb.
A Look Back: Miller's History
Miller was built as part of a larger housing project called the Green Valley estate. This project happened between 1961 and 1965. The suburb is named after Peter Miller, who owned land in the Green Valley area a long time ago. When the houses were being built, some of the good soil was moved away. This left behind clay in the area.
Schools in Miller
Miller has several schools for students of different ages. These schools help young people learn and grow.
High Schools
- Miller Technology High School: This school has a special program to help immigrant children learn English. Students from all over the Liverpool area can join this program.
Primary Schools
- Miller Public School
- St Therese Catholic Primary School: This school is also sometimes thought of as being in the nearby suburb of Sadleir.
Other Schools
- Miller College
Who Lives in Miller?
In 2016, a survey showed that 3,237 people lived in Miller. The average age of people in Miller was 36 years old. This is a little younger than the average age for all of Australia, which was 38 years.
Young People and Families
About 21.7% of the people living in Miller were children under 15 years old. People aged 65 years and older made up 13% of the population. About 3.9% of the people were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
Where People Come From
Just over half of the people (55.9%) in Miller were born in Australia. Many others came from different countries. The most common countries of birth after Australia were:
- Lebanon (5.6%)
- Vietnam (5.0%)
- Fiji (2.5%)
- Iraq (1.7%)
- New Zealand (1.7%)
Languages Spoken
About 45.5% of people in Miller spoke only English at home. Many other languages are also spoken, showing the diverse community. The most common languages after English were:
- Arabic (18.6%)
- Vietnamese (8.1%)
- Hindi (2.2%)
- Samoan (1.9%)
- Spanish (1.8%)
Beliefs and Religions
The most common religions in Miller were Catholic (22.5%) and Islam (20.6%).
How People Live
The average income for a household in Miller was $739 per week. This was about half of the national average for Australia. On average, there were 2.7 people living in each household.
