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Mia Mia (Vic.), VIC, 3444

Current weather

10.9°CRain showers

96% humidity · 23.7 km/h wind · 13° / 8.5° today · 21.7 mm rain

Desirability index

45.5/100

#285 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Last updated 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Mia Mia (Vic.) is a small locality in the Greater Bendigo area, home to around 213 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 7 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-50%), roughly 32.9 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population: 213
Median age: 52
Median household income / week: $1,237
Dwelling vacancy: 32.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 45 of 139
Median monthly mortgage: $1,432
Employment rate: 56.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 11 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 7
Against the person: 4
Against property: 3
Rate per 1,000 residents: 32.9
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 53 residents
State safety percentile: 27.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change: -50%

Most common offence types

A211 Fv Serious Assault2
A231 Fv Common Assault2
B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
B49 Other Theft1

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:15 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

29 planning-related records

2021· 19 proposals

August 2021
Construction of an outbuilding31 Aug 2021
2 WILD DUCK ROAD MIA MIA 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1 road26 Aug 2021
1767-1769 HEATHCOTE-REDESDALE ROAD MIA MIA 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of an outbuilding (studio)23 Aug 2021
655 SPRING FLAT ROAD MIA MIA 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of an outbuilding (studio)07 Aug 2021
655 SPRING FLAT ROAD MIA MIA 3444Withdrawn
Construction of a building (agricultural shed)05 Aug 2021
86 MEADOW VALLEY ROAD MIA MIA 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Use and development of land for a dwelling and outbuilding06 Jul 2021
CA 1 Daniels LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Extension to a dwelling18 Jun 2021
1375 HEATHCOTE-REDESDALE ROAD MIA MIA 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
Construction of an outbuilding22 May 2021
355 Heathcote-Spring Plains RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a swimming pool17 May 2021
209 Daniels LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a shed10 May 2021
Lot 13 McPhersons LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
Construction of a dwelling and pool16 Apr 2021
Lot 2 McDonalds LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of the land for a dwelling and creation of access in a Road Zone Category 106 Apr 2021
CA 1 DANIELS LANE MIA MIA 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of the land for a dwelling and creation of access in a Road Zone Category 105 Apr 2021
CA 1 DANIELS LANE MIA MIA 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of the land for a dwelling and creation of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 105 Apr 2021
CA 1 DANIELS LANE MIA MIA 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of the land for a dwelling and creation of access in a Road Zone Category 101 Apr 2021
CA 1 DANIELS LANE MIA MIA 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
Development of the land for a dwelling and creation of access in a Road Zone Category 128 Mar 2021
CA 1 DANIELS LANE MIA MIA 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Three lot subdivision PS 831375U (move septic 150m to lower side of the house)09 Mar 2021
Lot 1 McDonalds LaneWithdrawn
February 2021
Use and development of the land for a dwelling and outbuildings25 Feb 2021
76 THOMAS LANE MIA MIA 3444Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
January 2021
Use and development of land for a dwelling and outbuilding11 Jan 2021
CA 1 Daniels LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 10 proposals

October 2020
Installation of shipping container style swimming pool21 Oct 2020
168 Watkins LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
Installation of swimming pool11 Sep 2020
79 Valley RoadWithdrawn
August 2020
Construction of a swimming pool and outdoor area11 Aug 2020
1415 Heathcote-Redesdale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and development of the land for a dwelling (Amended plans for reduced dwelling size)10 Aug 2020
Lot 3 Watkins LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
Construction of a new dwelling27 Jul 2020
Lot 1 McDonalds LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and development of a dwelling15 Jul 2020
CA 19 Meadow Valley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
6 lot subdivision26 Jun 2020
614 Heathcote-Redesdale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of the land for a dwelling25 Jun 2020
203 Daniels LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
Subdivision of the land into 4 lots20 Feb 2020
355 Heathcote-Spring Plains RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a verandah10 Feb 2020
299 Adairs LaneNo permit required

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

Mia Mia "Flat"Park
Mia Mia Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 3/10
IRSD decile (2021): 3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

Heritage

1 state heritage place

REDESDALE BRIDGENH1419

Data sources & freshness

State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone: No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 5
Parks (OSM): 1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 45.5/100
Cohort rank: #285 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 10:11 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

REDESDALE BRIDGEheritageNH1419
Mia Mia "Flat"governmentpark
Mia Mia Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
6 lot subdivisionplanning614 Heathcote-Redesdale RoadLodged 26 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a building (agricultural shed)planning86 MEADOW VALLEY ROAD MIA MIA 3444Lodged 05 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1 roadplanning1767-1769 HEATHCOTE-REDESDALE ROAD MIA MIA 3444Lodged 26 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a dwelling and poolplanningLot 2 McDonalds LaneLodged 16 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a new dwellingplanningLot 1 McDonalds LaneLodged 27 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a shedplanningLot 13 McPhersons LaneLodged 10 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a swimming poolplanning209 Daniels LaneLodged 17 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST
State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST
PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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