Milperra lies approximately 24 km south‑west of the Sydney central business district, and driving via local roads generally takes around 25 to 30 minutes.
The suburb recorded a population of 4,074 at the 2021 census, showing modest growth from 3,952 in 2016.
The average age in Milperra is approximately 39 years, with children aged 0–9 years notably prevalent. Households are predominantly owner‑occupied separate houses, typically occupied by couples with children.
Land use in the suburb includes environmental living zones (approx. 22.7 per cent), private recreation areas (20.5 per cent), and low‑density residential zones (19.9 per cent), reflecting its leafy and diverse character.
Public transport use is relatively low: about 6.6 per cent use trains, 0.6 per cent use buses, and walking accounts for around 1.6 per cent of trips to work, while car use remains dominant.
Employed residents rely on cars as drivers or passengers for around 40.8 per cent of commutes, while public transport (train, bus, tram, light rail) serves 2.5 per cent, and working from home accounts for 34 per cent.
Prominent recreational features include the Georges River foreshore and local green spaces such as Deepwater Park and Riverlands Golf Course, offering opportunities for nature walks and leisure activities.
Median monthly mortgage repayments are approximately $2,253, and median weekly rents are around $500.
Milperra spans an area of roughly 5.5 square kilometres and contains 26 parks that collectively cover nearly 40.5 per cent of its land area.
In terms of lifestyle, Milperra scores highly in physical health and family‑friendliness. However, its public transport usage and convenience metrics for non‑driving commuters are lower than those of many Sydney suburbs.