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 is estimated at around 2,311 people. This figure reflects an increase of 207 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,104 people. The current resident population estimate of 2,304 by AreaSearch is based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 679 persons per square kilometer for Millars Well. Since the 2021 census, the suburb has seen a growth rate of 9.8%, exceeding the national average of 8.9%. Natural growth contributed approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, population projections indicate an increase just below the median of Australian non-metropolitan areas for Millars Well. By 2041, the suburb is expected to have a population of 2,512 people, reflecting a gain of 10.8% 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 had an average of less than one approval per year for development activity between 2015 and 2019, totaling four approvals over this five-year period. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area, with development primarily driven by specific local housing needs rather than broader market demand. It is important to note that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can vary significantly based on individual projects.

Millars Well has much lower development activity compared to the rest of Western Australia and under national averages. Recent development in the area has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining its rural nature and emphasis on space. Developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (71.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. The estimated population density is 1166 people per dwelling approval, reflecting the area's quiet, low activity development environment.

Millars Well has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 12thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include Madigan at Baynton West, Gap Ridge Homemaker Centre, Perdaman Urea Project - Project Destiny, and Karratha Senior High School Upgrade. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Millars Well ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Millars Well has a skilled workforce with the construction sector prominently represented. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 1,352 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%. Workforce participation in Millars Well is high at 74.2%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. The leading employment industries among residents are mining, construction, and health care & social assistance. Notably, mining has a strong presence with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.0% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.5%, while employment declined by 2.5%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Rest of WA experienced employment growth of 1.1% and labour force growth of 0.5%, with a 0.6 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insight into potential future demand within Millars Well. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Millars Well's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.0% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Millars Well had a median taxpayer income of $86,434 and an average of $101,801. Nationally, these figures place Millars Well in the top percentile. In comparison, Rest of WA's median was $57,323 with an average of $71,163. Considering Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $98,708 (median) and $116,257 (average). The 2021 Census data ranks Millars Well's household, family, and personal incomes highly, between the 98th and 98th percentiles nationally. The $4000+ earnings band captures 39.5% of the community (912 individuals), differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is predominant at 31.1%. A substantial 55.0% of residents exceed $3,000 weekly earnings, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retain 88.8% of their 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 structure in its latest Census evaluation showed 71.2% houses and 28.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro WA had 81.0% houses and 19.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Millars Well was 8.0%, similar to Non-Metro WA's level. Mortgaged dwellings were at 26.6% and rented ones at 65.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Non-Metro WA's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Millars Well was $383, compared to Non-Metro WA's $220. Nationally, Millars Well's mortgage repayments were below 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 constitute 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 account for the remaining 23.8%, with lone person households at 20.9% and group households comprising 2.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is 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 the most prevalent at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas comprise 9.1% while certificates account for 34.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 36.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 16.5% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 1.8% pursuing tertiary education. Millars Well Primary School serves the local community, with an enrollment of 271 students as of a recent report. The area's educational conditions are varied (ICSEA: 914), with one school focusing exclusively on primary education. Secondary options are available in nearby areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 11.7, lower than the regional average of 19.4, suggesting some students may attend schools outside Millars Well.

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 currently operating. Both are mixed bus stops served by two different routes combined offering 20 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility is limited with residents typically located 713 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are two trips per day across all routes, translating to about 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 indicates notable results in Millars Well, with low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 68% of the total population (1,562 people) has private health cover, compared to 72.0% across the rest of WA, and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.4 and 6.1% of residents respectively.

A total of 81.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 81.3% across the rest of WA. Millars Well has 3.0% (69 people) of its population aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

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

Millars Well had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 25.2% of its population born overseas and 16.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Millars Well, accounting for 34.8% of people. Buddhism was notably overrepresented compared to the rest of WA, comprising 2.6% versus 1.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (27.3%), English (23.0%), and Other (9.5%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences in representation: Maori at 1.9% compared to 2.0%, New Zealand at 1.2% versus 1.3%, and Filipino at 3.0% compared to 2.1%.

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

Millar's Well has a median age of 31 years, which is considerably lower than the Rest of WA average of 40 years, and also younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of WA, Millar's Well has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (21.5%), but fewer residents aged 65-74 (2.6%). This proportion for the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the percentage of Millar's Well population in the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 20.4% to 21.5%, while the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has declined from 17.1% to 15.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Millar's Well, with the strongest projected growth in the 25 to 34 age cohort (29%), adding 146 residents to reach a total of 643. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 75 to 84 and 65 to 74 age cohorts.