Miandetta (Tas.)

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Based on assessment of ABS population figures for the surrounding region, alongside new address data verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Miandetta (Tas.) has an estimated population of approximately 1,823 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 1 people (0.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,822 individuals. The change is calculated from a resident population of 1,821, estimated by Districts following analysis of the June 2025 ABS ERP release and subsequent address validation. This population size results in a density of 1,041 persons per square kilometer, a figure that is generally consistent with typical levels observed in Districts evaluations. Demographic expansion in the suburb of Miandetta (Tas.) was primarily supported by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 69.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

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Miandetta presents a balanced labor force spanning professional and trade roles across various industries, with a jobless rate of just 3.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.9% over the preceding year, according to Districts data compiled for the statistical area. As of March 2026890 residents are employed, while the jobless rate is 0.8% below the Regional Tas. figure of 3.9%, and labor force participation matches Regional Tas.'s 58.8% closely. Census responses indicate that a low 3.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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According to Districts compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Miandetta recorded a median taxpayer income of $53,481 and an average taxpayer income of $63,116. These figures are below the national benchmarks and compare to $49,689 (median) and $59,358 (average) across Regional Tas.. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current figures are estimated at roughly $59,337 (median) and $70,027 (average) as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 indicates household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively low in Miandetta, placing between the 28th and 33rd percentiles. Income distribution shows 32.9% of the population (599 individuals) receive weekly incomes of $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the wider region where this bracket accounts for . Accommodation costs are manageable with of income retained, though disposable income is below average at the nd percentile.

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Residential structures in Miandetta, measured at the most recent Census, consisted of 96.3% houses and 3.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings in Regional Tas.. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in Miandetta was slightly below the Regional Tas. level, sitting at 38.2%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (35.5%) or rented (26.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Regional Tas. average at $1,300, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $290, compared to Regional Tas. averages of $1,274 and $250. Nationally, Miandetta's mortgage payments are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent values are well below the national figure of $375.

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Family households represent the majority at 72.6% of all households, consisting of 26.5% couples with offspring, 32.4% couples without offspring, and 13.3% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.4%, with lone person households at 24.3% and group households making up 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is slightly larger than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.

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The locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates (15.5%) falling well short of the Australian average of 30.4%. This situation indicates both a challenge and a potential avenue for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (34.0%).

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Miandetta exhibits notable health vulnerabilities, according to Districts analysis of mortality statistics and the rate of chronic illnesses, with standard medical issues appearing regularly across both young and old cohorts, while private health insurance rates are slightly above the average SA2 region at roughly 52% of the population (~951 people). This compares to 49.1% of residents across Regional Tas..

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Miandetta shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 89.1% of residents born in Australia, 91.9% holding citizenship, and 94.3% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 39.5% of the local population. However, the most pronounced overrepresentation is seen in the Other category, which accounts for 1.0% of residents compared to 0.7% across Regional Tas..

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With a median age of 41, Miandetta is younger than the Regional Tas. average of 45 but slightly older than the national median of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds (14.4%), while the 55 - 64 bracket is smaller (11.9%) than the proportion in Regional Tas.. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 85+ has increased from 1.3% to 3.1%, while those in the 75 to 84 age bracket rose from 7.6% to 8.8%. In contrast, the 0 to 4 group declined from 5.9% to 4.8% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from to . Looking toward demographic models project major shifts in Miandetta's age profile. Leading these changes, the to cohort is projected to expand by ( people), growing from to . Notably, the collective + age brackets are forecast to represent of the total population increase, highlighting the aging trend of the local population. Conversely, the to and to groups are projected to see declines in population.

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Miandetta currently has an estimated 87 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 49 children aged 0-2 and 32 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 19% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 82 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 181. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.