Dampier vs Millars Well
Millars Well scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dampier (954) sits above Millars Well (951). Dampier skews owner-occupied (59%), Millars Well runs more rental-dense (32% owner).
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Dampier and Millars Well side by side
| Measure | Dampier | Millars Well |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 32.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 61.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 951 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 1,282 | 2,104 |
| Median age | 35 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 296 mm | 303 mm |
| Mean max, January | 35.4°C | 36.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Dampier edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 951).
Dampier vs Millars Well: common questions
Does Dampier or Millars Well have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dampier scores 954 vs 951 in Millars Well. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Dampier or Millars Well?
Millars Well scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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