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.

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Snapshot

Median rent$383 /wk
Population2,104
Median age31
Area3.4 km²
To CBD1203 km
LGAKarratha

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
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$383 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
12%

Schools

  • Tambrey Primary School Primary · Government
  • Millars Well Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Luke's College Combined · Independent
  • Baynton West Primary School Primary · Government
  • Karratha Senior High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Bathgate Rd Before Dampier Rd bus · 579 m
  • Bathgate Rd After Dampier Rd bus · 583 m
  • School Access Rd Tambrey Primary School bus · 681 m
  • Brolga Mndr After Heron Loop bus · 1251 m
  • Rosemary Rd Pilbara Holiday Park bus · 1483 m

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

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

Figures cover the whole Pilbara District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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.

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