Miandetta - Don

Miandetta - Don has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Miandetta - Don's population is around 3,967 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 306 people, or 8.4%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,661 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,780 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 101 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 172 persons per square kilometer. Miandetta - Don's growth of 8.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (5.1%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth which contributed approximately 68.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering these projections, over this period, there is an expected decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to shrink by 77 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group which is projected to grow by 66 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Miandetta - Don according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Miandetta-Don has received approximately 13 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 65 homes. In FY26 up to now, there have been 5 recorded approvals. On average, about 1.3 people move to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost of new properties is $289,000.

This financial year has seen $3 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Rest of Tas., Miandetta-Don has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, placing it at the 53rd percentile nationally. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's low density character with a focus on family homes. There are approximately 293 people per approval in the area.

Population forecasts suggest stable or declining trends, potentially reducing housing pressure and favouring buyers.

Miandetta - Don has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include Devonport Oval Sports Complex, North West Support School Devonport, Devonport to Cradle Mountain Corridor - Planning, and Devonport Mental Health Hub. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Miandetta - Don ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Miandetta - Don has a skilled workforce with unemployment at 2.5% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.6%. The area had an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation was 65.9% compared to Rest of Tas.'s 58.6%.

According to Census responses, 5.1% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 4.0% of local workers, below Rest of Tas.'s 8.4%.

Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 5.6%, while labour force increased by 5.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Miandetta - Don's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Miandetta - Don SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $58,748 and an average of $68,824. This is slightly above the national average. Rest of Tas., meanwhile, had a median income of $49,689 and an average of $59,358. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Miandetta - Don would be approximately $64,388 (median) and $75,431 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Miandetta - Don rank modestly, between the 39th and 40th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution shows that 33.3% of locals (1,321 people) fall into the $1,500-$2,999 category, similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 28.5%. Housing costs are manageable with 88.5% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 45th percentile.

Miandetta - Don is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Miandetta - Don's dwelling structure as of the latest Census showed 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Tas. had 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Miandetta - Don was 39.5%, with the rest either mortgaged (41.1%) or rented (19.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,305, above Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,274. The median weekly rent figure in Miandetta - Don was $290, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863 and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Miandetta - Don has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.8% of all households, including 31.5% couples with children, 33.4% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.2%, with lone person households at 20.9% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3.

Educational outcomes in Miandetta - Don fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 17.6%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (32.3%). Educational participation is high, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.3% in primary, 8.2% in secondary, and 2.4% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Miandetta - Don is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Miandetta - Don faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~2,114 people), leading that of the average SA2 area, compared to 49.1% across Rest of Tas.. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.4 and 9.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 64.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 62.0% across Rest of Tas.. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 22.0% of residents aged 65 and over (872 people), which is lower than the 24.9% in Rest of Tas.. National rankings for health indicators are even higher than those of the general population.

Miandetta - Don is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Miandetta-Don, as per the data, has a cultural diversity index below average. The population is predominantly Australian-born, with 88.9% having been born in Australia. Citizenship is also high, at 93.0%, and English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.0%.

Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 42.6% of the population. However, Hinduism, though a minority at 1.0%, shows an overrepresentation compared to the regional average of 1.1%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (34.5%), Australian (33.6%), and Scottish (7.3%). Some ethnic groups show notable variations: Australian Aboriginal is slightly overrepresented at 4.6% versus the regional average of 4.1%, Dutch at 1.6% compared to 1.7%, and Welsh at 0.5% compared to 0.4%.

Miandetta - Don's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Miandetta - Don has a median age of 41, which is younger than Rest of Tas.'s figure of 45 but slightly older than the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 15-24 are prominent at 12.3%, while those aged 55-64 are comparatively smaller at 12.0% compared to Rest of Tas.. Between the 2016 and 2021 Census, the population aged 85+ grew from 1.4% to 2.5%, while the 65-74 cohort increased from 11.3% to 12.4%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.8% to 12.4%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 13.3% to 12.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Miandetta - Don's age structure. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 15 people, reaching 324 from 280, and the combined 65+ age groups will account for all of the total population growth. Meanwhile, the 45-54 and 65-74 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.