Overall score
Bulgarra
18.7/100
Millars Well
26.1/100
Millars Well for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bulgarra
18.7/100
Millars Well
26.1/100
Crime rate
Bulgarra
1669.7 / 1k
Millars Well
2370.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bulgarra
1
Millars Well
5
Population
Bulgarra
2,990
Millars Well
2,104
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bulgarra | Millars Well |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 18.7/100 | 26.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.9/100 | 19.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 1669.7 / 1k | 2370.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 5 |
| Population | 2,990 | 2,104 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Bulgarra is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Millars Well is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Bulgarra is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community; Millars Well answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Millars Well, while Bulgarra remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.