Overall score
Dampier
35.2/100
Millars Well
31.0/100
Dampier vs Millars Well, WA Suburb Comparison
Dampier for families and investment; Millars Well for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DampierMillars Well
Crime rate
Dampier
105.5 / 1k
Millars Well
105.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dampier
20
Millars Well
14
Population
Dampier
1,282
Millars Well
2,104
Metric leadDampier 5Millars Well 52 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 familiesDampier
- Best for investmentDampier
- Best for best schoolsDampier
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 | Dampier | Millars Well |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.3/100 | 30.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 105.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 0.2/100 | 0.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 2 |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 14 |
| Green cover | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Population | 1,282 | 2,104 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Dampier is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Millars Well is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Dampier tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Millars Well stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Dampier suits retirees more clearly, whereas Millars Well is the stronger match for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.