Liawenee vs Miena

Miena and Liawenee are neighbouring areas in Tasmania's Central Highlands. Miena is a sparsely populated area where residents are far older, with a typical age of 59. In contrast, Liawenee is largely non-residential with a typical age of 32. There are stark differences in wealth: typical weekly personal income in Liawenee is $2,374, which is far higher than the $545 seen in Miena. This gap extends to household incomes, which are far higher in Liawenee at $2,124 per week compared to $1,013 in Miena.

Both areas are car-dependent and share a lack of nearby schools, public transport, and health services. This common reliance on vehicles is reflected in the fact that neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or transport stop. While Miena has a steeper terrain and a typical weekly rent that is far higher than in Liawenee, both areas remain very isolated from the city.