Millbridge

Millbridge lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The suburb of Millbridge had an estimated population of around 3,257 as of February 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch. This figure represents a growth of 521 people (19.0%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 2,736 people in the suburb. The increase is inferred from the resident population of 3,207 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2024 and an additional 73 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,779 persons per square kilometer for Millbridge, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 19.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration was the primary driver of population growth, contributing approximately 39.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

However, all factors including overseas migration and natural growth were positive contributors to the suburb's population increase. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and using growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) to estimate growth across all areas post-2032. Considering these projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for regional areas nationally, with Millbridge expected to grow by 763 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 14.7% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Millbridge when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Millbridge averaged around 25 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 127 homes. So far in FY-26, 30 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, on average, 1.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. New properties are constructed at an average value of $374,000, moderately above regional levels, suggesting emphasis on quality construction.

In FY-26, $1.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of WA, Millbridge shows moderately higher development activity, 49.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, balancing buyer choice with support for current property values. New development consists of 96.0% detached dwellings and 4.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 85 people per approval, Millbridge reflects a developing area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Millbridge is expected to grow by 479 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Millbridge has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to nearby infrastructure, substantial projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are projected to impact this area. Notable projects include Kingston at Australind, Australind Senior High School Upgrade, Wanju New City Development, and Kemerton Strategic Industrial Area (KSIA), with the following list outlining those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Millbridge rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Millbridge has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.9% over the past year based on AreaSearch data aggregation. As of September 2025, 1,733 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.7% below Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%.

Workforce participation in Millbridge is high at 75.7%, compared to Rest of WA's 67.2%. According to Census responses, a low 4.2% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and mining. Manufacturing employment share is 2.2 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.8% compared to Rest of WA's 9.3%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population data. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 5.9%, labour force grew by 5.6%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of WA recorded employment growth of 1.4%, labour force growth of 1.2%, with a similar unemployment reduction of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Millbridge's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

The suburb of Millbridge had a median taxpayer income of $74,127 and an average income of $90,163 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Nationally, this is extremely high, contrasting with Rest of WA's median income of $59,973 and average income of $74,392. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62%, current estimates would be approximately $81,258 (median) and $98,837 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Millbridge rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 89th percentiles. Distribution data shows that the largest segment comprises 41.6% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,354 residents), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.1% in the same category. Economic strength is evident through 34.4% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 14.7% of income, while strong earnings rank residents within the 89th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Millbridge is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Millbridge's latest Census data showed that 98.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 1.6% comprising semi-detached properties, apartments, and other types. This is in contrast to Non-Metro WA's figures of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Millbridge stood at 19.4%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 63.6% and rented properties accounting for 17.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,993, surpassing Non-Metro WA's average of $1,560. Weekly rent in Millbridge was recorded at $400, higher than Non-Metro WA's figure of $265. Nationally, Millbridge's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Millbridge features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 85.1% of all households, including 47.4% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 14.9%, with lone person households at 12.6% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Millbridge shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 17.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 47.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (38.0%). Educational participation is high at 30.8%, comprising primary education (12.7%), secondary education (8.6%), and tertiary education (2.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.7% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Millbridge has 14 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. There are two routes serving these stops, together offering 244 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 219 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards, and cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 94%. Each dwelling owns an average of 1.8 vehicles, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census data, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions, only 4.2% of residents work from home.

On average, there are 34 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

Millbridge's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Millbridge shows positive outcomes, with mortality rates and health conditions largely matching national benchmarks. Common health conditions are relatively low among the general population but higher among older at-risk groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high, at 63% of the total population (2,051 people), compared to 56.4% in Rest of WA and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent conditions are asthma (8.6%) and mental health issues (7.7%), with 73.9% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 69.3% across Rest of WA. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Millbridge has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over, at 5.4% (175 people), compared to 19.2% in Rest of WA, but ranks lower nationally than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Millbridge records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Millbridge's cultural diversity was above average, with 21.4% of its population born overseas and 12.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Millbridge, making up 40.5% of its population. However, there was an overrepresentation in the 'Other' category, comprising 1.0% compared to Rest of WA's 0.7%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.9%), Australian (29.7%), and Other (6.4%). Notably, Polish (1.1%) South African (1.0%), and Dutch (1.9%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 0.6%, and 1.5% respectively.

Millbridge's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Millbridge's median age of 32 years is significantly younger than Rest of WA's 40 years and considerably younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The age group of 25-34 years comprises a strong 20.0% of Millbridge's population, compared to Rest of WA, while the 65-74 age cohort is less prevalent at 4.6%. This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.4%. Between January 2021 and December 2021, the percentage of Millbridge's population aged 25 to 34 years increased from 18.2% to 20.0%, while the 35-44 age cohort rose from 17.4% to 18.6%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group decreased from 16.8% to 15.3%, and the 65-74 age cohort dropped from 6.0% to 4.6%. Population forecasts for Millbridge in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase significantly, adding 214 people (a 33% rise) from 651 to 866. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 75-84 and 5-14 age cohorts.