Millbridge
A median age of 33, seven years below the national figure, signals that Millbridge is drawing young families rather than retirees. Household income sits at the 91.8th percentile nationally, yet 63.5% of residents carry a mortgage, which points to a suburb where working-age professionals are actively building equity rather than sitting on paid-off homes. The housing stock is almost entirely separate houses at 98.4%, with 87.3% of dwellings offering four or more bedrooms, a profile that suits the average household size of 3.0 people, which is 0.5 above national. With 2,736 residents packed into 1.83 square kilometres, density runs high at nearly 1,500 people per square kilometre.
Population
2,736
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,458/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$505K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $505,000, estimated from 2025 rental data, positions Millbridge well below the Perth metro median for comparable family housing. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,993, which represents just 18.7% of median household income, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 98.4%, and 87.3% have four or more bedrooms, meaning buyers get substantial family-sized homes rather than compact units. Only 19.4% of properties are owned outright, compared to a much higher proportion in older established suburbs, reflecting the relatively young mortgage-belt character of the area. Semi-detached dwellings account for the remaining 1.6% of stock.
For Buyers
The median house price of $505,000, estimated from 2025 rental data, positions Millbridge well below the Perth metro median for comparable family housing. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,993, which represents just 18.7% of median household income, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 98.4%, and 87.3% have four or more bedrooms, meaning buyers get substantial family-sized homes rather than compact units. Only 19.4% of properties are owned outright, compared to a much higher proportion in older established suburbs, reflecting the relatively young mortgage-belt character of the area. Semi-detached dwellings account for the remaining 1.6% of stock.
For Investors
Rental demand at Millbridge is modest because only 17% of residents rent, well below most urban markets. Weekly rent sits at $400 and the vacancy rate of 5.9% is elevated, suggesting supply is slightly ahead of tenant demand. Against the $505,000 median, $400 weekly rent implies a gross yield around 4.1%, which is competitive compared to tighter capital city markets. Development activity recorded zero applications in the past 12 months, indicating no new supply pressure on existing landlords. The low rent-to-income ratio of 16.3% means tenants can afford current rents easily, reducing arrears risk, but limited population churn (77.8% of residents stayed in the suburb) means tenant turnover and vacancy are both low.
Demographics
The median age of 33 sits seven years below the national average, which reflects the dominance of young families: couples with children represent 1,409 households versus only 505 couples without children. Average household size of 3.0 is 0.5 above the national figure, consistent with this family-formation profile. Residents born overseas account for 21.4%, roughly in line with the national proportion at 0.2 points below. Ancestry is Anglo-Celtic led, with English (1,193), Scottish (227), Italian (198) and Irish (194) the largest groups. University qualification rates are 21.9%, which is 8.2 points below the national rate, and the occupation mix skews toward trades and service roles rather than knowledge professions.
Age Distribution
Dwelling Structure
98.4%
Houses
1.6%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Millbridge is almost a monoculture of large detached houses: 98.4% separate houses and 87.3% with four or more bedrooms, making it one of the most detached-dominant suburbs in WA. Tenure splits heavily toward mortgage-holders at 63.5%, with only 19.4% owning outright and 17.0% renting. This mortgage-belt profile is consistent with the suburb attracting first and second home buyers who have not yet paid down their loans. The $505,000 median house price (estimated from 2025 rent levels) translates to a mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.7%, which is low relative to the national average and means buyers face limited repayment stress. Semi-detached properties fill the remaining 1.6% of stock.
Mortgage / mo
$1,993
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,029
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.9%
Unoccupied
56
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.5%
Couples, no children
2,352
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 15.8% of the workforce, followed by Manufacturing at 12.6%, Mining at 11.6%, Construction at 10.8% and Education at 10.2%. Mining's 11.6% share is notably higher than the national average, reflecting proximity to WA's resources sector. By occupation, Professionals account for 226 workers, Clerical and Administrative for 184, Community and Personal Services for 154, Machinery Operators and Drivers for 154, and Labourers for 138. The full-time employment rate of 67% is solid and the unemployment rate of 4.3% is modest, though participation at 69.7% leaves 435 residents outside the labour force. Household income at the 91.8th percentile nationally is high relative to the occupational profile, likely reflecting Mining-sector wages.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.0%
Part-time
28.7%
Participation
69.7%
Employed
1,328
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.9%
Postgraduate
3.5%
Born Overseas
21.4%
Dwellings
890
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total at Millbridge: 88.9% of residents drive to work and only 2.6% use public transport, which is low compared to most urban WA suburbs. Walking and cycling account for 0.5% of commutes. SEIFA disadvantage data is not available for this suburb, so a direct decile ranking cannot be given. However, housing stress indicators are low: rent-to-income sits at 16.3% and mortgage-to-income at 18.7%, both well below stress thresholds, pointing to a financially comfortable resident base. Volunteering runs at 14.7% and only 2.9% of residents (76 people) require daily assistance, consistent with the young median age of 33. No schools are recorded inside the Millbridge boundary in this dataset.
Drive
88.9%
Public Transport
2.6%
Walk / Cycle
0.5%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Millbridge compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Millbridge a good suburb to live in?
Millbridge suits young families well, with a median age of 33 (7 years below national), low housing stress at 18.7% mortgage-to-income, and a dominant stock of 4-plus bedroom houses at 98.4% separate dwellings. Household income sits at the 91.8th percentile nationally. The main trade-off is heavy car dependence at 88.9%, with minimal public transport access at 2.6%.
What is the median house price in Millbridge?
The median house price is approximately $505,000, estimated from 2025 rental data. Weekly rent averages $400 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,993, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.7%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is almost entirely large 4-plus bedroom detached houses.
What schools are in Millbridge?
No schools are recorded inside the Millbridge boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. University qualification rates among residents are 21.9%, which is 8.2 points below the national rate, reflecting the trades and services occupation mix in the local workforce.
Is Millbridge safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Millbridge in this dataset. As indirect indicators, housing stress is low with mortgage-to-income at 18.7% and rent-to-income at 16.3%, and only 2.9% of residents (76 people) need daily assistance. High residential stability, with 77.8% of residents remaining in the suburb, suggests a settled community.
Is Millbridge good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $400 against a $505,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.1%, which is higher than many tighter capital city markets. The vacancy rate of 5.9% is slightly elevated and the renter share of 17% is modest. No development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, so no new supply is coming that would pressure rents.
How is Millbridge's population changing?
No formal population forecast is published for Millbridge in this dataset. Structural signals suggest ongoing family-led demand: the median age of 33 is 7 years below national, average household size is 3.0 versus 2.5 nationally, and 77.8% of residents stayed in the suburb between Census periods, indicating high retention rather than churn.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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