77 —
Lower than 65% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 89
- 2021: 77
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Milabena · Suburb / Locality
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Far older than most similar areas, Milabena is a small community where the typical resident is 53. This age is far older than the typical person in Tasmania or Australia, creating a demographic profile distinct from the national trend.
All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Milabena — lower than 65% of areas.
How many people, and the typical age.
The population is small, with only 77 people living in the area. These residents are significantly older than those in most other similar locations.
77 —
Lower than 65% of suburb / locality areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
53 yrs —
Older than 80% of suburb / locality areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up only 10.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure. While 16.9% of people are seniors, this is about the same as the Australian average.
16.9% —
Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
10.4% —
Lower than 83% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In Milabena, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 35%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Seniors (65+) (24%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
A higher share of people here identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander compared to most areas. Additionally, 20% of residents are in a de facto relationship, which is well above the state and national figures.
3.9% —
Higher than 66% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
20.0% —
Higher than 88% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Milabena, Married is the majority at 51%; Never married is next at 33%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Milabena [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60406/milabena/topic/demographics-identity