Overall score
Bulgarra
24.8/100
Millars Well
31.0/100
Bulgarra vs Millars Well, WA Suburb Comparison
Bulgarra for schools; Millars Well for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BulgarraMillars Well
Crime rate
Bulgarra
105.5 / 1k
Millars Well
105.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bulgarra
18
Millars Well
14
Population
Bulgarra
2,990
Millars Well
2,104
Metric leadBulgarra 2Millars Well 82 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMillars Well
- Best for familiesMillars Well
- Best for best valueMillars Well
- Best for best schoolsBulgarra
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bulgarra | Millars Well |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.8/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 30.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 105.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 0.2/100 | 0.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 14 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Population | 2,990 | 2,104 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bulgarra is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Millars Well is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Bulgarra is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community; Millars Well answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Millars Well, while Bulgarra remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.