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Mia Mia

VIC 3444 • Victoria

213
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
152.20 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietHeathcote Wine Region
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About Mia Mia

Mia Mia is a small rural locality in central Victoria, situated approximately 119 kilometres north of Melbourne and 56 kilometres south-east of Bendigo. Spanning around 152 square kilometres of open farming country, it falls within both the City of Greater Bendigo and the Shire of Mitchell local government areas. With a 2021 Census population of approximately 213 residents, Mia Mia is a dispersed broadacre locality characterised by cattle and sheep grazing properties across gently rolling hills.

Mia Mia sits within the renowned Heathcote wine region, and a number of vineyards in the locality produce Shiraz grapes from the ancient Cambrian soils for which Heathcote is celebrated. The town of Heathcote, approximately 19 kilometres to the north-east, and Kyneton, around 35 kilometres to the south-west, serve as the nearest centres for shopping, dining, and services. The locality offers a genuinely rural lifestyle with outstanding wine country scenery, appealing to those seeking space and serenity within reasonable reach of Melbourne via the Calder Freeway.

Mia Mia falls under postcode 3444 and is governed by the Greater Bendigo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bendigo, while state elections fall under the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3444
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Bendigo
Federal Electorate
Bendigo
State Electorate
Macedon (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.17°, 144.54°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
152.20 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3444

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3444, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,507
Median 2023–24
$55,181
▲ 21.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$77,120

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3444; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kyneton Railway Station
35 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Heathcote / Kyneton N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
119 km
By Train
Drive to Kyneton station (35 km), then V/Line to Southern Cross (approx. 1 hr 30 min total)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 10 min – 1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Access via Calder Freeway; a car is essential; Kyneton is the most practical rail connection

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Mia Mia is a dispersed rural locality with no local services; a car is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
213
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Bendigo Local Government Area, which contains Mia Mia. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
329.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 33.1%
Motor vehicle theft
258.8 / 100k
2yr Up 62.3% 10yr Up 25.3%
Non-FV assault
400.8 / 100k
2yr Up 21.7% 10yr Up 66.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.7 / 100k
2yr Up 192.2% 10yr Up 32.1%
Steal from vehicle
636.9 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Bendigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mia Mia known for? +

Mia Mia is part of the prestigious Heathcote wine region, known for producing exceptional Shiraz from ancient Cambrian soils. The locality is characterised by broadacre farming — predominantly cattle and sheep — across a scenic landscape of open hills and vineyards.

How far is Mia Mia from Melbourne? +

Mia Mia is approximately 119 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, roughly a 1 hour 15 minute to 1 hour 45 minute drive via the Calder Freeway.

Does Mia Mia have public transport? +

Mia Mia has no public transport service. A car is essential for all daily needs. The nearest railway station is Kyneton, approximately 35 kilometres to the south-west, providing V/Line services to Melbourne.

What is the population of Mia Mia? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mia Mia has a population of approximately 213 residents spread across a large area of around 152 square kilometres, making it a very sparsely populated rural locality.

Is Mia Mia a good place to live? +

Mia Mia suits those who embrace a quiet, rural lifestyle with space and natural beauty. Its location within the celebrated Heathcote wine region adds a distinctive lifestyle dimension, and Melbourne is accessible via the Calder Freeway for those who can manage the commute or work remotely.

What is the postcode for Mia Mia? +

The postcode for Mia Mia, VIC is 3444.

Is Mia Mia a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mia Mia is part of the Greater Bendigo LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.