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Meeniyan VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Meeniyan, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Meeniyan VIC is 840 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Meeniyan is $721 per week ($37,492 per year). Median rent in Meeniyan is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Meeniyan has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Meeniyan has a population density of 13.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Meeniyan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meeniyan is $1,387.

There were 42 recorded offences in Meeniyan in 2025-25, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (19 offences).

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Meeniyan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Meeniyan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$721/wk

$37,492 per year

#5090 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,387/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Meeniyan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (400) Female 52.2% (436)

Population Density

13.8

people per km²

840 people · 60.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,723

Family income/wk

Meeniyan Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Meeniyan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.3% 147 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.7% 105 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Meeniyan Country of Birth

Australia

94.2%

England

4.1%

Germany

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Meeniyan Religion

No Religion

53.4%

Catholic

15.5%

Anglican

12.5%

Not stated

7.4%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Pentecostal

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Meeniyan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Meeniyan Employment

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Employed full-time

32.6% 198 people

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Employed part-time

26.9% 163 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 11 people

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Not in labour force

38.7% 235 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Meeniyan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.8%

Bachelor Degree

27.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.7%

Postgraduate Degree

5.1%

Certificate I/II

4.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Meeniyan Occupation

Professionals

23.1%

Managers

19.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.6%

Clerical & Administrative

11.3%

Labourers

10.9%

Community & Personal Service

6.1%

Sales Workers

6.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Meeniyan Field of Study

Engineering

15.6%

Management & Commerce

14.8%

Health

11.8%

Education

10.1%

Architecture & Building

9.7%

Society & Culture

9.3%

Agriculture & Environment

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.4%

Creative Arts

6.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Meeniyan Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Meeniyan Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

3.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.9%

$4,000+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Meeniyan Marital Status

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Married

51.7% 346

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Separated

2.5% 17

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Divorced

9.1% 61

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Widowed

6.9% 46

👤

Never married

29.7% 199

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Meeniyan Ancestry

Australian

36.0%

English

33.9%

Scottish

8.8%

Irish

7.2%

Dutch

4.4%

German

3.3%

Italian

2.1%

Other

1.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

New Zealander

0.5%

Filipino

0.5%

Maori

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Meeniyan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.1%

Secondary — Government

22.0%

Vocational Education

13.8%

Pre-school

10.1%

Secondary — Catholic

9.4%

Primary — Catholic

5.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Meeniyan Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.4% 69

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No need for assistance

95.6% 1,516

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Meeniyan Volunteering

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Volunteer

36.0% 228

—

Not a volunteer

64.0% 405

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Meeniyan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.0%

$600-$799/mo

9.9%

$800-$999/mo

14.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Meeniyan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.5%

Did not go to work

15.0%

Walked only

7.5%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Truck

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Meeniyan Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.1%

1 vehicle

27.3%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

19.4%

4+ vehicles

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Meeniyan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.5%

2 bedrooms

9.0%

3 bedrooms

56.1%

4 bedrooms

27.1%

5 bedrooms

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Meeniyan Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

32.0%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Meeniyan Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,583

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Meeniyan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Meeniyan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Meeniyan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.6%

Couple — no children

32.7%

Couple — no children under 15

13.4%

One parent — children under 15

7.7%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Meeniyan Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 19

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Never served

97.0% 612

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Meeniyan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.7% 106

—

Did not provide

83.3% 527

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Meeniyan Children Ever Born

No children

26.8%

1 child

9.0%

2 children

30.1%

3 children

20.5%

4 children

10.5%

5+ children

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Meeniyan When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Meeniyan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.8%

5–14 hours

31.5%

15–29 hours

15.5%

30+ hours

14.6%

Did not do domestic work

16.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Meeniyan Household Size

1 person

26.2%

2 persons

39.9%

3 persons

11.8%

4 persons

14.0%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Meeniyan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

693

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Meeniyan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.2%

Step family — no other children

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Meeniyan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 42 total

Theft

Property Damage

Justice Procedures

Drug Offences

Assault

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Meeniyan Schools

schools nearby

government

1009

avg ICSEA score

145

total students

Meeniyan Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 145 students

1009

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Meeniyan Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,326/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Meeniyan

Your weekly income

≈ $5,746/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,076/wk

Rent share 18.9%

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Meeniyan vs State & National Average

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Pop: 420 Income: $622/wk Rent: $195/wk

South Dudley

Pop: 421 Income: $553/wk Rent: $290/wk

Wimbledon Heights

Pop: 421 Income: $641/wk Rent: $330/wk

Gladysdale

Pop: 423 Income: $674/wk Rent: $300/wk

Shelbourne

Pop: 423 Income: $793/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 423 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $258/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meeniyan

What is the population of Meeniyan VIC?

The population of Meeniyan VIC is 840 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.8 people per km².Meeniyan is ranked #4,224 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Meeniyan?

The median personal income in Meeniyan VIC is $721 per week, or $37,492 per year.The median household income is $1,326 per week.Family income is $1,723 per week.Meeniyan is ranked #5,090 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Meeniyan?

Median rent in Meeniyan VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Meeniyan ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Meeniyan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Meeniyan VIC is $1,387. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Meeniyan?

The median age in Meeniyan VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Meeniyan a good suburb to live in?

Meeniyan is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 840.The median income is $721/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21637. All dollar figures in AUD.