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Overview

Millicent sits 399 km south‑east of Adelaide and 50 km north of Mount Gambier, with 4,760 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The town centres around a vibrant cultural hub that includes the Millicent National Trust Museum, Library & Gallery, Civic & Arts Centre and the South East Family History Group. Lake McIntyre and nearby Lake Bonney SE – home to South Australia’s largest wind‑turbine farm – provide walking trails, bird‑watching and water‑sport opportunities, while the Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park and Canunda National Park add easy access to cave exploring and bush‑walking. Annual events such as the Geltwood Festival and the Pines Enduro showcase local arts, crafts and motor‑sport enthusiasm, reinforcing a strong community spirit.

Road links are anchored by the Princes Highway (B1) and the terminus of the Southern Ports Highway (B101), with the former Millicent railway station and Millicent Airport just kilometres away. Education is served by three primary schools, Millicent High School and a community learning centre, while heritage‑listed sites like the 1874 Police Lockup reflect the town’s historic character. Housing blends historic homes near the limestone ridge with newer residences that accommodate families, paper‑mill workers and primary‑production growers, offering a varied and affordable mix for residents.