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VIC · South Gippsland Council
Meeniyan, 3956
Est. population · Jun 2025
860
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.6%
Median age
42
Median income
$1,326/wk
Employment rate
59.8%
Languages at home
2.4%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
- National parks
Suburb profile
Meeniyan sits in South Gippsland Council as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting without the inner-city crush.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses link the suburb to surrounding neighbourhoods. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Desirability sits around average overall, with schools and education the main drag compared with similar regional towns.
At a glance
Meeniyan snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
860
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#67
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
63rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
56th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
51st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 40.9/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3595th in Australia
- State rank
- 718th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #67 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #271 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
860(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +3.6% over 5 years · 56th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +3.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +5
- Change in 5 years
- +30
- Growth rank in VIC
- 56th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~900), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 840
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,326
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 42 of 362
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,387
- Employment rate
- 59.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 304 / 11 / 3
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 61
- Against the person
- 11
- Against property
- 28
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 70.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 76 residents
- State safety percentile
- 62.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +258.8%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage4
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft4
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle6
- C32 Drug Possession4
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order11
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,009
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 51th
School list
- Meeniyan Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1009 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 145 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Welsford St/South Gippsland Hwy
- Welsford St/South Gippsland Hwy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
22 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 bakeries · 1 ev charging · 1 petrol stations · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 34/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.19
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.57
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.38
Food & drink(3)
- Bakery
- The Meeniyan StoreCafe
- Meeniyan HotelPub
Shopping(1)
- IGA Local Grocer and LiquorSupermarket
Community(1)
- Meeniyan Primary SchoolSchool
6 Geale Street
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Park
- Tanderra ParkPark
- Sports field
Other(10)
- Artwork
- Charging the RegionsEV charging
- Meeniyan MotelMotel
- Parking (5)
- Meeniyan Service StationPetrol station
- MeeniyanPolice
- Post Office - MeeniyanPost office
- Meeniyan Toilet FacilityPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Tyres
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Tanderra ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 375
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Leongatha Memorial Hospital (11.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 20
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 197 mm · ~25 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 228 mm · ~28 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 261 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 304 mm · ~38 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
23 planning-related records
2021· 9 proposals
September 2021
- Two (2) lot subdivision7 HANILY STREET MEENIYAN 3956Withdrawn
August 2021
- Develop land with an agricultural outbuilding120 MCDONALD ROAD MEENIYAN 3956Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Develop land with a dwelling1 Hewett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Develop land with dwelling carport, domestic shed and domestic outbuilding (studio) with associated earthworks - amend endorsed plans35 MARTINS ROAD MEENIYAN 3956Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Develop land with three (3) buildings associated with retail1A GEALE STREET MEENIYAN 3956NOD issued by a delegate
March 2021
- Development of the land with a replacement dwelling130 McVicars RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Develop land with an agricultural outbuilding365 Meeniyan-Nerrena RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Two (2) lot subdivision38 Campbell StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Development of the land for an agricultural building20 Hewett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 14 proposals
December 2020
- Develop land with an agricultural outbuilding426 Martins RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Develop land with an agricultural outbuilding25 McIlwaine StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Three (3) lot subdivision1 Ross StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Develop land with a open sided structure34 Brendan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Develop land with a dwelling1 Hewett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for motor repairs1 WELSFORD STREET MEENIYAN 3956NOD issued by a delegate
- Develop land with a dwelling and domestic outbuilding25 Martins RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Develop land with an agricultural outbuilding123 Dumbalk-Stony Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Development of land with five (5) dwellings16 McKitterick StreetNOD issued by a delegate
July 2020
- Develop land with a dwelling31 Hewett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for a residential building, construction of a front fence greater than 1.5 metres in height and display of business identification signage - amend endorsed plans and what the permit allows (car parking waiver)5 Geale StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of land with a dwelling and outbuilding39 Hewett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Develop land with a domestic outbuilding.53 Martins RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Develop land with a dwelling and domestic outbuilding37 Hewett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Monash
- Member of Parliament
- Mary ALDRED (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 116,463
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.2 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.1%Labor 45.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 14.1 km away).
Coalition 62.5%Labor 37.5%
8.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.9 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- MeeniyanLabor 37.5% · Coalition 62.5% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- KoonwarraLabor 45.8% · Coalition 54.2% TPP (2025)7.4 km away
- NerrenaLabor 27.2% · Coalition 72.8% TPP (2025)7.7 km away
- DumbalkLabor 33.0% · Coalition 67.0% TPP (2025)7.8 km away
- Leongatha EastLabor 42.6% · Coalition 57.4% TPP (2025)12.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in South Gippsland Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.