Millars Well, WA 6714 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Millars Well is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6714, home to 2,104 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Karratha local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1203 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,104
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $3,188 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,563 /week
- Median family income
- $3,387 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Karratha
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (North)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $383 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
- Tambrey Primary School
- Millars Well Primary School
- St Luke's College
- Baynton West Primary School
- Karratha Senior High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- Bathgate Rd Before Dampier Rd
- Bathgate Rd After Dampier Rd
- School Access Rd Tambrey Primary School
- Brolga Mndr After Heron Loop
- Rosemary Rd Pilbara Holiday Park
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 8 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 51 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 80.8% of the 1,011 resolvable premises in Millars Well. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 19.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 80.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 10,413 across the Pilbara District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3,571 violent offences, 1,628 theft, 1,519 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Millars Well?
Millars Well (WA 6714) had 2,104 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Karratha local government area.
What is the median rent in Millars Well?
The median advertised rent in Millars Well is $383/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Millars Well?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Millars Well covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Tambrey Primary School (0.8 km), Millars Well Primary School (0.9 km), St Luke's College (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Millars Well?
Millars Well is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (80.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Millars Well?
Across the surrounding area, 10,413 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (3,571), theft (1,628), drug offences (1,519). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Millars Well?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Millars Well centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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