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Miepoll VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Miepoll VIC is 223 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Miepoll is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Miepoll is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Miepoll has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Miepoll has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Miepoll is $1,050.

There were 7 recorded offences in Miepoll in 2025-25, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Miepoll Population

residents (Census 2021)

Miepoll Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$575/wk

$29,900 per year

#7429 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$270/wk

$1,170 per month

#5664 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,050/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 1 per bedroom

Miepoll Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (120) Female 45.5% (100)

Population Density

2.2

people per km²

223 people · 99.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,550

Family income/wk

Miepoll 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Miepoll Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.0% 36 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.0% 25 dwellings

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

Miepoll Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Miepoll Religion

No Religion

48.9%

Catholic

17.6%

Not stated

13.2%

Christian (other)

5.3%

Anglican

4.8%

Uniting Church

4.0%

Baptist

3.5%

Lutheran

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Miepoll Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.4%

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

Miepoll Employment

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Employed full-time

34.9% 51 people

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Employed part-time

14.4% 21 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 3 people

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Not in labour force

48.6% 71 people

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

Miepoll Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

68.7%

Bachelor Degree

19.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.0%

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

Miepoll Occupation

Managers

25.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.8%

Community & Personal Service

12.7%

Sales Workers

9.5%

Professionals

9.5%

Labourers

7.9%

Clerical & Administrative

6.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

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

Miepoll Field of Study

Engineering

34.6%

Management & Commerce

23.1%

Education

17.3%

Society & Culture

9.6%

Architecture & Building

7.7%

Agriculture & Environment

7.7%

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

Miepoll Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Miepoll Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

8.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

11.9%

$650-$799/wk

18.6%

$800-$999/wk

15.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Miepoll Marital Status

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Married

52.3% 90

↔️

Separated

4.1% 7

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Divorced

6.4% 11

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Widowed

4.7% 8

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Never married

32.6% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Miepoll Ancestry

Australian

33.5%

English

31.0%

Irish

10.0%

Scottish

7.1%

German

6.0%

Other

5.3%

Dutch

4.3%

Italian

1.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Miepoll School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

23.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

20.9%

Pre-school

18.6%

Secondary — Government

14.0%

Secondary — Catholic

9.3%

Primary — Catholic

7.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.0%

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

Miepoll Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.8% 26

✅

No need for assistance

93.2% 355

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

Miepoll Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.1% 30

—

Not a volunteer

79.9% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Miepoll Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

20.8%

$800-$999/mo

20.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

45.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Miepoll How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.5%

Truck

7.4%

Walked only

5.6%

Did not go to work

5.6%

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

Miepoll Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.0%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

26.7%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

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

Miepoll Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.1%

2 bedrooms

14.3%

3 bedrooms

48.6%

4 bedrooms

17.1%

5 bedrooms

7.1%

6+ bedrooms

5.7%

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

Miepoll Population Mobility

9.9%

moved in the last year

18.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Miepoll Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

389

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Miepoll Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Miepoll Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

9.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Miepoll Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.4%

Couple — no children

29.8%

Couple — no children under 15

9.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Miepoll Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 3

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Never served

97.9% 140

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Miepoll Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.6% 20

—

Did not provide

86.4% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Miepoll Children Ever Born

No children

27.7%

1 child

6.4%

2 children

51.1%

3 children

8.5%

5+ children

6.4%

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

Miepoll When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Miepoll Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.2%

5–14 hours

26.6%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

14.6%

Did not do domestic work

27.2%

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

Miepoll Household Size

1 person

23.5%

2 persons

37.0%

3 persons

17.3%

4 persons

17.3%

6+ persons

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Miepoll Where Residents Moved From

Same address

172

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Miepoll Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

65.2%

Step family — no other children

21.7%

Blended family — no other children

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Miepoll Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Theft

Assault

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Miepoll Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,140/wk

Median Rent $270/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.7%

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

If you earn X in Miepoll

Your weekly income

≈ $4,940/month

Median rent $270/wk

Left after rent $870/wk

Rent share 23.7%

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Miepoll vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Buangor

Pop: 112 Income: $602/wk Rent: $210/wk

Gerangamete

Pop: 112 Income: $585/wk Rent: $205/wk

Lillimur

Pop: 112 Income: $860/wk Rent: $123/wk

Meadow Creek

Pop: 112 Income: $845/wk Rent: $40/wk

Bessiebelle

Pop: 113 Income: $491/wk Rent: $140/wk

Eddington

Pop: 113 Income: $587/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Miepoll

What is the population of Miepoll VIC?

The population of Miepoll VIC is 223 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Miepoll is ranked #6,677 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Miepoll?

The median personal income in Miepoll VIC is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,140 per week.Family income is $1,550 per week.Miepoll is ranked #7,429 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Miepoll?

Median rent in Miepoll VIC is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 23.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Miepoll ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Miepoll?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Miepoll VIC is $1,050. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Miepoll?

The median age in Miepoll VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Miepoll a good suburb to live in?

Miepoll is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 223.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.7% 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: 21679. All dollar figures in AUD.