Moving to Miena TAS 7030
What the official numbers say about living in Miena — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $245 a week, against a median household income of $1,013 a week.
About 84% of homes are owner-occupied and 10% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Miena shrank 58% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (303 → 127 people).
Around 32% of households are families, averaging 1.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Miena scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (80% of workers).
The Hobart CBD is roughly 111 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Miena, most often seen first: Wedge-tailed Eagle · Yellow Wattlebird · Black Swan · Forest Raven · Yellow-throated Honeyeater · Black Currawong.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Miena, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miena here | 127 | — | 1/10 | 13% |
| Deloraine | 3,035 | — | 2/10 | 23% |
| Cressy | 1,149 | — | 2/10 | 20% |
| Westbury | 2,272 | — | 2/10 | 18% |
| Longford | 4,268 | — | 2/10 | 9% |
| Hadspen | 2,429 | — | 3/10 | 13% |
| Perth | 3,472 | — | 3/10 | 6% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Central Highlands (Tas.) — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Lyons — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 7030 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Miena profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $245 a week, and about 10% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 58% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 303 people to 127. It sits about 111 km from the Hobart CBD in a straight line. Local government is Central Highlands (Tas.) council, and the federal seat is Lyons.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Deloraine · Cressy · Westbury · Longford · Hadspen · Perth.
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