Miena

Miena is an older community where the typical resident is 59, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 28.3% of the population, while children under 15 account for only 3.1%.

English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries. About 14.2% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas.

English is the primary language here, with 93.7% of people using it at home. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

Most residents identify as Christian, accounting for 58.3% of the population. Those with no religion make up 32.3%, which is far below the state figure of 50%.

About 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though 38% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. There are no schools within 3km of the area.

Incomes are much lower than typical, with a typical household earning $1,013 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 50.4% of people have a long-term health condition, and 11% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

The community has a strong history of service, with 10.3% of people having served in the Defence Force. Volunteers are also common, making up 20.6% of the population.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

A very high proportion of people live alone at 68.3%, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 1.6 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 63.3% of homes owned outright. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is $245, which is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every single home in the community has at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen a lot of movement recently, with 52.8% of residents moving into the area within the last five years.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the rest of the state, at 41.3%. Many people work in accommodation, food services, or agriculture.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. Almost no residents can walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.