Mia Mia

The community is notably older than the national figure, with 21.1% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 15.0% of the population, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.6%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (8.5%) than the state average of 30.0%. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community. Only 2.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of residents (51.2%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

A good number of residents hold bachelor degrees or higher (22.3%), though the 45.6% who completed Year 12 is far below the state average of 61.8%.

Incomes are generally lower here than in the rest of the state, with a typical weekly household income of $1,237 compared to the Victorian figure of $1,759.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 38.0% of people have a long-term health condition, and 11.7% have a mental health condition.

The community is very active in volunteering (20.1%), which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care (17.3%).

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations population here is much younger than the state average, with a typical age of 14.

Living arrangements are quite varied, with a high number of people living alone (35.6%). The typical home is smaller than average, with 2.2 people per household.

Every single home in Mia Mia is a separate house. While 41.4% are owned outright, the area has far fewer three-bedroom homes (58.6%) than the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting via public transport. However, 32.4% of the workforce works from home.

About 34.5% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is lower than the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.8%. Full-time employment (52.0%) is well below the state average.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.