Millars Well

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

As of November 2025, the population of Millars Well statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 2,283 people. This reflects an increase of 179 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,104 people. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, based on examination of the ABS's June 2024 ERP data release and address validation since the Census date, is 2,274 residents. This results in a population density ratio of 671 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Millars Well (SA2) has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%, outperforming its SA3 area. Natural growth contributed approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for Millars Well are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). According to these projections, Millars Well is expected to increase its population by 201 persons to reach 2,485 people by 2041, reflecting a gain of 12.1% over the 17-year period.

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 dwelling developments between 2016 and 2020, with a total of five approvals. This low development activity reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs are typically specific to local demands rather than broader market trends. Due to such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures can vary significantly based on individual projects.

Compared to Rest of WA and national averages, Millars Well has much lower development activity. All approved developments in the area were for detached houses, maintaining its rural character with an emphasis on space. However, 71.0% of dwellings at Census were not traditional houses, indicating a strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1166 people, reflecting Millars Well's quiet development environment.

AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects an addition of 277 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Millars Well has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified two impactful projects: Madigan at Baynton West and Gap Ridge Homemaker Centre. Other notable projects include Perdaman Urea Project - Project Destiny and Karratha Senior High School Upgrade, though the following list focuses on those most relevant.

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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. Its unemployment rate was 1.6% in September 2025, compared to Rest of WA's 3.3%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.9%. As of September 2025, 1,408 residents were employed, with a workforce participation rate of 74.2%, higher than Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key industries for employment are mining, construction, and health care & social assistance. Mining employs 1.8 times the regional level in Millars Well, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs none of local workers, compared to Rest of WA's 9.3%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison. In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.9% and labour force by 1.0%, resulting in a slight unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. By contrast, Rest of WA recorded employment growth of 1.4% and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Millars Well's employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023 indicates Millars Well had median taxpayer income of $86,434 and average income of $101,801. These figures are notably high compared to national levels of $59,973 in Rest of WA. Considering a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year ending June 2023, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $94,749 and $111,594 respectively. Census 2021 data reveals Millars Well's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 98th and 98th percentiles. Income distribution shows 39.5% (901 individuals) earn over $4,000 weekly, contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 band predominates at 31.1%. A significant proportion of high earners (55.0% above $3,000/week) suggests robust economic capacity in the area. After housing costs, residents retain 88.8% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Millars Well is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Millars Well's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 71.2% houses and 28.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro WA had 81.0% houses and 19.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Millars Well was at 8.0%, similar to Non-Metro WA's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (26.6%) or rented (65.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, lower than Non-Metro WA's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $383, compared to Non-Metro WA's $220. Nationally, Millars Well's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 76.2% of all households, including 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 making up 2.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, smaller than the Rest of WA average of 2.8.

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 of 25.9% among 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 – advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (34.4%).

Educational participation is high at 36.4%, including 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

Millars Well has two active public transport stops operating, both serving buses. These stops are served by two different routes that together offer 20 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in the area is limited, with residents typically located 713 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are two trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately ten weekly trips per individual stop.

Millars Well's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health outcomes data shows Millars Well has notably low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (1,543 people), compared to Rest of WA's 73.3%. Nationally, it stands at 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.4% and 6.1% of residents respectively. 81.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Rest of WA's 81.3%. Millars Well has 2.9% (66 people) of residents aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader 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 with 25.2% born overseas and 16.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 34.8%. Buddhism stood out at 2.6%, higher than Rest of WA's 1.8%.

Top ancestry groups were Australian (27.3%), English (23.0%), and Other (9.5%). Notable divergences included Maori at 1.9% (vs regional 2.0%), New Zealand at 1.2% (vs 1.3%), and Filipino at 3.0% (vs 2.1%).

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

Millars Well has a median age of 31 years, which is significantly lower than both the Rest of WA average (40) and Australia's median age (38). Compared to the Rest of WA, Millars Well has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.5%), but fewer residents aged 65-74 (2.5%). This concentration in the 25-34 age group is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 20.4% to 21.5%, while the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 17.1% to 15.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Millars Well. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 31%, adding 151 residents to reach a total of 642. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 75 to 84 and 65 to 74 age cohorts.