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 approximately 3,801 as of May 2026. This represents an increase of 140 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,661. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2025 (population of 3,794) and the Census date. The population density is around 164 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Miandetta - Don has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outpacing its SA4 region. Natural growth contributed approximately 64.4% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 (base year: 2021) are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation. Projections indicate a decline in overall population to 3,734 by 2041, a decrease of 67 persons. However, the 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 68 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 approved around 13 dwellings per year over the past five financial years, totalling 65 homes. In FY26 so far, 8 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.3 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost of new properties was $289,000.

This financial year has seen $3.0 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Rest of Tas., Miandetta - Don had around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person as of recent national assessments, 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. This results in approximately 293 people per approval.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Miandetta - Don may experience less housing pressure, benefiting buyers.

Miandetta - Don has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects 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 relevant.

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Employment conditions in Miandetta - Don demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Miandetta - Don has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.6% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.5%. The area's unemployment rate is 1.2% lower than Regional Tas.'s rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is higher at 65.8% compared to Regional Tas.'s 58.7%.

According to Census responses, 5.1% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a particular specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 4.0% of local workers, below Regional Tas.'s 8.4%.

Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 5.5% while labour force increased by 5.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Miandetta - Don's employment mix suggests 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. Regional Tasmania had a median income of $49,689 and an average of $59,358 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Miandetta - Don would be approximately $65,181 (median) and $76,360 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Miandetta - Don rank modestly, between the 39th and 40th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution shows that 33.3% of locals (1,265 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which is similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 28.5%. Housing costs are manageable with 88.5% retained, but disposable income ranks below average at the 45th percentile.

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

In Miandetta - Don, as assessed at the latest Census, 96.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 3.4% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Regional Tas.'s figures of 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Miandetta - Don stood at 39.5%, similar to Regional Tas., with mortgaged properties making up 41.1% and rented dwellings accounting for 19.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,305, higher than Regional Tas.'s average of $1,274. The median weekly rent figure in Miandetta - Don was $290, compared to $250 in Regional Tas. 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 constitute 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 Regional Tasmanian 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 disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity 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 prevalent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 9.7% and certificates for 32.3%.

Educational participation is 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, based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~2,025 people), leading the average SA2 area rate which is 49.1% in Regional Tas. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.4%) and asthma (9.0%). A total of 64.4% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 62.0% in Regional Tas. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 22.2% of residents aged 65 and over (845 people), lower than the 24.9% in Regional Tas., with national rankings even higher than 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 had low cultural diversity, with 88.9% born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 95.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 42.6%. Hinduism was overrepresented at 1.0%, compared to Regional Tas's 1.1%.

Top ancestry groups were English (34.5%), Australian (33.6%), and Scottish (7.3%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal were more represented at 4.6% (vs regional 4.1%), Dutch at 1.6% (vs 1.7%), and Welsh at 0.5% (vs 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 Regional Tas.'s figure of 45 but slightly higher than the national average of 38. The age profile shows that the 45-54 year-olds make up 13.0% of the population, while the 55-64 group makes up 11.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 85+ age group has increased from 1.4% to 2.9%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 6.1% to 7.3%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 5.8% to 4.5%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 12.9% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Miandetta - Don's age structure. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 21%, reaching 336 from 278. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 94% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.