Miandetta
Compact at 1.75 square kilometres yet home to 1,822 residents, Miandetta sits at 1,039 people per km2, making it one of the denser pockets near Devonport in northwest Tasmania. The suburb scores decile 3 on the IEO index, placing it in the lower third nationally for education and occupation advantage. Household income sits at the 39.8th percentile nationally, below the Australian median. What stands out is the tenure profile: 37.9% of households own outright, a high rate that points to long-established owner-occupiers rather than a market driven by new buyers. Weekly rent of $290 is low compared to national averages, and housing stress is absent, with mortgage costs at just 21.6% of income.
Population
1,822
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,393/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
No recent median house price data is available for Miandetta, though the monthly mortgage repayment figure of $1,300 implies underlying purchase prices well below state and national medians. Housing stress is not a concern here: mortgage-to-income sits at 21.6%, below the 30% stress threshold, and the ownership structure is stable. Separate houses dominate at 96.3% of dwellings, with semi-detached making up the remaining 3.7% and no apartment stock recorded. The bedroom mix is three-bedroom heavy at 62.4%, followed by four-plus at 25.1%, suggesting family-sized housing is the norm rather than the exception. With 37.9% owned outright and only 36.1% carrying a mortgage, the suburb attracts buyers seeking established, low-pressure ownership rather than speculative growth.
For Buyers
No recent median house price data is available for Miandetta, though the monthly mortgage repayment figure of $1,300 implies underlying purchase prices well below state and national medians. Housing stress is not a concern here: mortgage-to-income sits at 21.6%, below the 30% stress threshold, and the ownership structure is stable. Separate houses dominate at 96.3% of dwellings, with semi-detached making up the remaining 3.7% and no apartment stock recorded. The bedroom mix is three-bedroom heavy at 62.4%, followed by four-plus at 25.1%, suggesting family-sized housing is the norm rather than the exception. With 37.9% owned outright and only 36.1% carrying a mortgage, the suburb attracts buyers seeking established, low-pressure ownership rather than speculative growth.
For Investors
Rental conditions in Miandetta are modest but manageable. Weekly rent of $290 is lower than the national median, reflecting the regional Tasmanian market rather than a weakness in demand. The 26.1% renter share is below the national average, meaning owner-occupiers dominate and rental properties are a minority of stock. Vacancy sits at 5.0%, which is elevated compared to tight capital city markets and signals limited competition for tenants. Development activity recorded zero applications in the past 12 months, indicating an essentially static supply environment. No forecast migration or growth data is available, but the low mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.6% and affordable entry points suggest investors can achieve positive cash flow at current rent levels, though capital growth prospects depend on broader northwest Tasmanian conditions.
Schools in Miandetta iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Miandetta Primary School
K-6 · 322 students
Demographics
Miandetta's median age of 41 is one year above the national figure, consistent with a mature, established resident base. Overseas-born residents make up 10.9%, which is 10.7 percentage points below the national average, making this one of the more Anglo-Celtic communities in Tasmania. Ancestry data confirms this: English heritage leads with 813 residents, followed by Scottish (173) and Irish (166). University qualifications reach 20.1%, which is 10 percentage points below the national figure, aligning with the decile 3 IEO score. Average household size is 2.4, virtually equal to the national figure. Couples with children (524 families) outnumber couples without children (482), and the volunteering rate of 16.2% points to a community with moderate civic participation.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.3%
Houses
3.7%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock in Miandetta is almost entirely detached: 96.3% of dwellings are separate houses, higher than both the state and national averages. Semi-detached homes account for 3.7%, and no apartment stock is recorded. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 62.4%, with four-plus bedroom properties making up 25.1%, a profile that skews toward family-sized housing. Tenure is divided between outright owners at 37.9%, mortgage holders at 36.1%, and renters at 26.1%. The rent-to-income ratio of 20.8% and mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.6% both sit below stress thresholds, meaning housing costs are affordable relative to local incomes. Vacancy at 5.0% is above typical low-vacancy benchmarks, leaving some headroom in the rental market. No median sale price data is available for the current period.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wk
$290
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$723
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.0%
Unoccupied
39
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
32.7%
Couples, no children
1,472
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 21.7% of the workforce, employing 117 residents, which is a higher share than the national industry average and reflects Devonport's role as a regional health hub. Education follows at 10.4% (56 workers), with Manufacturing, Construction, and Retail each contributing around 7.6 to 7.8%. By occupation, Community and Personal Service workers lead with 128 jobs, closely followed by Labourers (119) and Professionals (117). The full-time employment rate is 60.1%, and unemployment sits at 4.5%, which is slightly above the national benchmark. Participation at 55.5% is below national norms, partly because 554 residents are not in the labour force. The IRSAD decile of 4 and IRSD decile of 5 both place Miandetta in the lower-middle range nationally, consistent with the 39.8th percentile household income.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.1%
Part-time
35.4%
Participation
55.5%
Employed
785
Occupations
Top Industries
University
20.1%
Postgraduate
4.3%
Born Overseas
10.9%
Dwellings
726
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total in Miandetta: 90.4% of residents drive to work, while only 0.7% use public transport, below state and national averages for transit use. Walking and cycling account for 2.4% of commutes. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary, so families depend on schools in nearby Devonport. Crime data is not available for Miandetta. The IRSAD decile of 4 places the suburb in the lower-middle bracket nationally for overall advantage, and 6.2% of residents (109 people) require daily assistance, modestly above typical rates. Housing cost stress is absent: rent-to-income at 20.8% and mortgage-to-income at 21.6% are both below the 30% threshold, giving residents more financial headroom than higher-cost suburban markets.
Drive
90.4%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
2.4%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Miandetta compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miandetta a good suburb to live in?
Miandetta offers affordable housing stress-free living, with mortgage costs at 21.6% of income and rent at 20.8% of income, both below the 30% stress threshold. It scores decile 4 on IRSAD, placing it in the lower-middle range nationally. Car dependence is high at 90.4%, and no schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so proximity to Devonport amenities matters.
What is the median house price in Miandetta?
No current median sale price data is recorded for Miandetta in this dataset. As an indicator, monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300 and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 21.6%, suggesting purchase prices well below state and national medians. Weekly rent averages $290, lower than most capital city and many regional markets.
What schools are in Miandetta?
No schools are recorded inside the Miandetta suburb boundary in this dataset. Residents rely on schools in neighbouring Devonport, which is within close driving distance. University qualification rates locally are 20.1%, which is 10 percentage points below the national figure.
Is Miandetta safe?
Specific crime statistics are not available for Miandetta. As a proxy, the suburb scores decile 5 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, placing it in the middle range nationally. Housing stress is absent, with both mortgage and rent costs below the 30% income threshold, and 6.2% of residents require daily assistance.
Is Miandetta good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $290 and a 26.1% renter share give investors a steady but modest income base, with a vacancy rate of 5.0% indicating some softness relative to tight urban markets. Zero development applications in the past 12 months means no new supply pressure. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.6% suggests affordable entry costs, though capital growth depends on broader northwest Tasmanian demand trends.
How is Miandetta's population changing?
Population forecast data is not available for Miandetta. The current population is 1,822 across 1.75 km2, with 76.2% of residents having stayed in the same address, a stability rate higher than many urban suburbs. Zero development applications in the past 12 months indicate no active supply expansion, suggesting the suburb is in a steady-state phase.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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