Miandetta - Don
Statistical Area - sa2

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

As of Aug 2025, Miandetta - Don's population is approximately 3885, reflecting a growth of 224 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3661. This increase represents a 6.1% rise from the 2021 figure. The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 3782 in June 2024 and an additional 95 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 168 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential for further development. Miandetta - Don's growth rate of 6.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (4.5%) and state averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the area. Natural growth contributed approximately 68.9% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs 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 and adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. By 2041, projections indicate an overall population decline of 77 persons. However, specific age cohorts like the 75-84 group are anticipated to grow by 66 people during this period.

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 developments per year with development approvals. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides this data on a financial year basis, totalling 65 approvals from FY2021 to FY2025, and 3 so far in FY2026. On average, each dwelling constructed over the past five years has added 1.3 new residents per year. This balance between supply and demand supports stable market conditions.

The average construction value of these dwellings is $484,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. As of this financial year, $3.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Compared to the Rest of Tasmania, Miandetta-Don shows around 58% of construction activity per person and ranks among the 54th percentile nationally, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints. All recent developments have been detached dwellings, maintaining the area's low-density character and appealing to families seeking space, with approximately 293 people per dwelling approval.

With population stability or decline expected, Miandetta-Don may face reduced housing pressure, presenting potential buying opportunities.

Miandetta - Don has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects that could affect 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 outlines those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Miandetta - Don ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Miandetta - Don has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.6%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.6%.

As of June 2025, there are 1,981 residents in work and the unemployment rate is 1.3% lower than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 63.3%, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing has a higher representation with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 4.0% versus the regional average of 8.4%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census working population count compared to resident population. In the past year, employment increased by 1.6%, labour force by 2.2%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Tas., where employment contracted by 0.5% and unemployment fell marginally. State-level data to Sep-25 shows TAS employment grew by 0.77% year-on-year, adding 1,170 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compares favourably to national unemployment rate of 4.5%, with the state's employment growth outpacing national average of 0.26%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest local growth of approximately 6.0%% over five years and 12.9% over ten years for Miandetta - Don.

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 ending June 2022 shows median income in Miandetta - Don was $56,218 and average income was $66,346. This compares to Rest of Tas.'s median income of $47,358 and average income of $57,384. Using Wage Price Index growth of 11.94% from July 2022 to March 2025, estimated current incomes are approximately $62,930 (median) and $74,268 (average). Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly in Miandetta - Don, between the 39th and 40th percentiles. Income brackets show that 33.3% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually (1,293 individuals), similar to regional levels where this group represents 28.5%. Housing costs account for 11.5% of income, with disposable income ranking 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 per the latest Census, was 96.6% houses and 3.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro Tas., on the other hand, had 90.3% houses and 9.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Miandetta - Don was 39.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.1% and rented ones at 19.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,305, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s figure of $1,300. The median weekly rent in Miandetta - Don was $290, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were substantially higher at $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% that are couples with children, 33.4% that are couples without children, and 11.2% that are single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.2%, with lone person households at 20.9% and group households at 2.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, 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 the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (32.3%).

Educational participation is high at 26.6%, including primary education (10.3%), secondary education (8.2%), and tertiary education (2.4%). Miandetta Primary School and Devonport Christian School serve a total of 649 students, with Miandetta - Don having typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 986) and balanced educational opportunities. Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby.

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, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~2,035 people), leading that of the average SA2 area, compared to 48.3% 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, while 64.4% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 61.1% across Rest of Tas.. The area has 21.3% of residents aged 65 and over (827 people), which is lower than the 25.4% in Rest of Tas..

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 showed cultural diversity below average, with 88.9% of its population born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 95.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 42.6%. Hinduism, at 1.0%, was slightly overrepresented compared to Rest of Tas., which had 0.9%.

Top ancestry groups were English (34.5%), Australian (33.6%), and Scottish (7.3%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal (4.6%) Dutch (1.6%) and Welsh (0.5%) were overrepresented in Miandetta-Don compared to regional averages of 4.7%, 1.4% and 0.4% respectively.

Miandetta - Don's median age exceeds the national pattern

Miandetta - Don has a median age of 41, which is younger than the Rest of Tas. figure of 45 but slightly older than the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 15-24 years make up 12.0% of the population, while those aged 55-64 years comprise 12.1%, which is smaller compared to the Rest of Tas.. From the 2021 Census to present, the 85+ age group has increased from 1.4% to 2.4%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age cohort has decreased from 13.3% to 12.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Miandetta - Don's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 22%, reaching 324 people from 265. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for all of the total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 45 to 54 and 25 to 34 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.