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Meeniyan
2 km²
A quiet town where most people live in their own detached houses, Meeniyan has a population of 516. It is a place of contrasts, with a growing number of both children and seniors. The community is notably civic-minded, with nearly a third of residents volunteering. While the population has shrunk by 16% since 2011, the town remains a family-oriented hub where people generally lead a slower pace of life.
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The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 25.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 11 points since 2011. At the same time, children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, which is a little above the Australian average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.5% of the population, which is far below the Victorian and national figures.
English is the primary language for 92.6% of the town, and the 3.1% who use another language at home is far below the state and national figures.
A majority of residents (53.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 17 points since 2011.
About half of adults have completed Year 12, which is much higher than in similar areas, though the 15.1% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,323, which is well below the national figure of $1,746, although this has risen by $372 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, with 32.9% of people affected. Mental health conditions are also a little more frequent than the national figure.
Meeniyan is a highly active community where 30.6% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in similar areas.
Families with children are common, making up 45.5% of households, and one-parent families (16.8%) are more frequent than in most other areas.
The town consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 93.5% of homes being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 40.8% of homes are owned outright, well above the national figure.
Cars are the primary way to get around, and 16.2% of the workforce now works from home, a significant increase from 2011.
The population is relatively stable, with only 31.4% of people moving in the last five years, well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Unemployment is very low at 2.9%, though full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas. Many residents work in agriculture, construction, or food and accommodation.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, and parks, though there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.