Moving to Millbridge WA 6232
What the official numbers say about living in Millbridge — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $2,458 a week.
About 82% of homes are owner-occupied and 17% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Millbridge grew 116% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,265 → 2,736 people).
Around 85% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Tagalog, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Millbridge scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (93% of workers).
Nearest train station: Brunswick Junction, 11 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Bunbury Terminal, 8.4 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Bunbury Airport, 9.5 km south-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 151 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 9 schools · 5 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 3 parks — see them all on the Millbridge profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Glen Huon Primary School 1.3 km · Clifton Park Primary School 2.2 km · Treendale Primary School 2.6 km · Leschenault Catholic Primary School 2.7 km · Australind Senior High School 3 km · Australind Primary School 3.1 km · Eaton Primary School 3.5 km · Our Lady of Mercy College 4.1 km
Groceries: Coles 2.2 km · Woolworths 2.3 km · Woolworths 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: Glen Huon Reserve 2 km · Duck Pond Reserve 3 km · Lofthouse Park 3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Millbridge, most often seen first: Little Pied Cormorant · Australian White Ibis · Crested Tern · Australian Pelican · Great Egret · Silver Gull.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Millbridge, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbridge here | 2,736 | — | 7/10 | 18% |
| Eaton | 8,669 | — | 3/10 | 11% |
| Australind | 15,988 | — | 4/10 | 19% |
| Pelican Point | 929 | — | 8/10 | 13% |
| Leschenault | 3,058 | — | 7/10 | 54% |
| Glen Iris | 3,143 | — | 2/10 | 15% |
| Davenport | 8 | — | — | 21% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Dardanup — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Forrest — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6232 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Millbridge profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week, and about 17% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 116% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,265 people to 2,736. It sits about 151 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Dardanup council, and the federal seat is Forrest.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Millbridge vs Pelican Point · Millbridge vs Leschenault.
Nearby guides: Eaton · Australind · Pelican Point · Leschenault · Glen Iris · Davenport.
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