Millars Well

Millars Well has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As per ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of Millars Well is around 2,293 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 189 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,104 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,274 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional one validated new address since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 674 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Millars Well has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth across all areas post-2032, AreaSearch utilises the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of Australian non-metropolitan areas is expected. The suburb is projected to increase by 199 persons to reach a total of 2,492 by 2041, reflecting an overall gain of 11.5% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Millars Well according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Millars Well averaged one approval per year for developments between 2016 and 2020, with a total of five approvals in that period. This low development activity reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs are typically specific to local residents rather than driven by broader market demand. Notably, the small number of approvals can lead to significant variations in yearly growth figures and relativities based on individual projects.

Compared to other regions in Western Australia and nationally, Millars Well has much lower development activity. All approved developments in the area have been for detached houses, maintaining its rural character with an emphasis on space. Interestingly, 71% of dwellings built were traditional houses at the time of the Census, indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1166 people, reflecting the quiet and low activity development environment in Millars Well.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 263 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep up with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Millars Well has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely to impact this region. Notable projects include Madigan at Baynton West, Gap Ridge Homemaker Centre, Perdaman Urea Project - Project Destiny (commencing 2013), and Karratha Senior High School Upgrade (completed in 2014).

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Millars Well performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Millars Well has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 1.6% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.7% over the past year. This is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

There were 1,402 residents employed at this time, while the unemployment rate was 1.7% lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. Workforce participation in Millars Well was high at 84.5%, compared to Rest of WA's 67.2%. According to Census responses, only 1.8% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries for employment among residents are mining, construction, and health care & social assistance.

Millars Well shows strong specialization in mining, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.0% of local workers, below Rest of WA's 9.3%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.7%, labour force increased by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. For comparison, Rest of WA recorded employment growth of 1.4%, labour force growth of 1.2%, with a decrease in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Millars Well. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Millars Well's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch reports that Millars Well had a median taxpayer income of $86,434 and an average of $101,801 in the financial year 2023. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, compared to $59,973 and $74,392 for Rest of WA respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $94,749 and an average of $111,594, based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census 2021 data shows Millars Well's incomes rank highly nationally, between the 98th and 98th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution reveals that 39.5% (905 individuals) earn over $4,000 weekly, contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 31.1%. This indicates strong economic capacity, with 55.0% earning above $3,000 weekly after housing costs. Residents retain 88.8% of their income post-housing expenses, reflecting robust purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Millars Well is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Millars Well's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 71.2% houses and 28.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Non-Metro WA's 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Millars Well stood at 8.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.6% and rented ones at 65.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,560. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $383, compared to Non-Metro WA's $265. Nationally, Millars Well's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Millars Well has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.2% of all households, consisting of 41.1% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.8%, with lone person households at 20.9% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Millars Well fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 25.9% for residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of WA average of 17.6% and the SA3 area average of 19.8%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (34.4%).

Educational participation is high at 36.4%, comprising primary education (16.5%), secondary education (8.7%), and tertiary education (1.8%).

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The transport analysis indicates two operational stops within Millars Well, both serving buses. These stops are served by two distinct routes, collectively facilitating 20 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed limited, with residents typically situated 713 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 94%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling. Only 1.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; this may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions).

The service frequency averages two trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly ten weekly trips per individual stop.

Millars Well's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data for Millars Well shows positive outcomes overall. Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks. Prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 68% (1,550 people), compared to 56.4% in Rest of WA and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.4%) and mental health issues (6.1%). 81.5% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than the 69.3% across Rest of WA. Only 2.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (61 people), lower than the 19.2% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are above average and align with national rankings for the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Millars Well was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Millar's Well showed cultural diversity above average, with 25.2% born overseas and 16.1% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 34.8%. Buddhism stood out at 2.6%, higher than Rest of WA's 1.0%.

In ancestry, Australian (27.3%), English (23.0%) and Other (9.5%) were top groups. Notably, Maori (1.9% vs regional 1.0%), New Zealand (1.2% vs 0.9%), and Filipino (3.0% vs 1.2%) showed higher representation than the region's averages.

Millars Well hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Millars Well has a median age of 30, which is younger than the Rest of WA figure of 40 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of WA, Millars Well has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.0%), but fewer residents aged 65-74 (2.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 20.4% to 22.0%, while those aged 35 to 44 have risen from 19.7% to 21.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 17.1% to 15.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Millars Well. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 26%, adding 131 residents and reaching a total of 636. Meanwhile, both the 65-74 and 75-84 age groups are expected to decrease in number.