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Minden QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Minden, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Minden QLD is 1,227 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Minden is $708 per week ($36,816 per year). Median rent in Minden is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Minden has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Minden has a population density of 55.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Minden is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minden is $1,517.

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Minden Population

residents (Census 2021)

Minden Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$708/wk

$36,816 per year

#5343 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Minden Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (630) Female 48.9% (603)

Population Density

55.6

people per km²

1,227 people · 22.1 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,923

Family income/wk

Minden 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)

Minden Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

31.9% 109 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

68.1% 233 dwellings

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

Minden Country of Birth

Australia

94.8%

England

4.3%

Fiji

0.9%

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

Minden Religion

No Religion

45.6%

Catholic

16.4%

Anglican

13.5%

Not stated

7.2%

Christian (other)

5.2%

Lutheran

4.5%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Minden Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.2%

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

Minden Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

55.6%

Korean

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Minden Employment

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Employed full-time

40.5% 340 people

⏰

Employed part-time

17.8% 149 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 26 people

🏠

Not in labour force

38.6% 324 people

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

Minden Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.0%

Bachelor Degree

16.1%

Certificate I/II

5.5%

Postgraduate Degree

2.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.2%

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

Minden Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.6%

Community & Personal Service

17.3%

Professionals

15.6%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

Managers

11.0%

Labourers

7.2%

Sales Workers

6.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.9%

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

Minden Field of Study

Engineering

28.0%

Management & Commerce

20.1%

Society & Culture

13.4%

Education

9.9%

Health

7.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Agriculture & Environment

4.7%

Architecture & Building

4.4%

Information Technology

3.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.3%

Creative Arts

0.9%

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

Minden Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Minden Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

6.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.7%

$4,000+/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Minden Marital Status

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Married

54.4% 516

↔️

Separated

4.7% 45

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Divorced

7.7% 73

🕊️

Widowed

2.7% 26

👤

Never married

30.5% 289

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Minden Ancestry

Australian

35.9%

English

31.4%

German

9.2%

Irish

7.1%

Scottish

6.9%

Other

3.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Italian

1.4%

Filipino

0.7%

New Zealander

0.7%

Dutch

0.6%

Maori

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Minden School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.4%

Secondary — Government

17.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.2%

Pre-school

6.8%

Secondary — Catholic

5.3%

Vocational Education

4.2%

Primary — Catholic

3.8%

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

Minden Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.5% 198

✅

No need for assistance

91.5% 2,143

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

Minden Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.5% 121

—

Not a volunteer

86.5% 777

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Minden Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.8%

$450-$599/mo

2.4%

$600-$799/mo

4.7%

$800-$999/mo

3.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

35.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Minden How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.6%

Did not go to work

8.6%

Car (passenger)

5.6%

Truck

2.8%

Walked only

1.5%

Other

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

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

Minden Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.0%

1 vehicle

20.4%

2 vehicles

37.6%

3 vehicles

24.1%

4+ vehicles

15.9%

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

Minden Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.0%

2 bedrooms

5.2%

3 bedrooms

30.9%

4 bedrooms

50.2%

5 bedrooms

9.4%

6+ bedrooms

3.2%

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

Minden Population Mobility

11.4%

moved in the last year

32.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Minden Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,290

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Minden Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

163

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Minden Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.9%

$3,500+/wk

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Minden Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.6%

Couple — no children

27.3%

Couple — no children under 15

15.1%

One parent — children under 15

5.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Minden Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

1.2% 11

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 4

🏅

Previously served

5.5% 50

👤

Never served

92.8% 837

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Minden Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 143

—

Did not provide

84.1% 755

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Minden Children Ever Born

No children

28.0%

1 child

14.1%

2 children

32.7%

3 children

16.3%

4 children

7.8%

5+ children

1.0%

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

Minden When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Minden Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

28.2%

15–29 hours

15.8%

30+ hours

15.7%

Did not do domestic work

20.5%

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

Minden Household Size

1 person

15.4%

2 persons

36.8%

3 persons

13.0%

4 persons

21.3%

5 persons

9.1%

6+ persons

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Minden Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,020

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

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

Minden Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.8%

Blended family — no other children

10.0%

Step family — no other children

4.7%

Intact family — other children present

1.8%

Other couple — children only

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Minden Schools

schools nearby

government

982

avg ICSEA score

195

total students

Prenzlau State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 60 students

989

ICSEA

Minden State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 135 students

975

ICSEA

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

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Minden Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,725/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Minden

Your weekly income

≈ $7,475/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,375/wk

Rent share 20.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hyde Park (Qld)

Income: $848/wk Rent: $253/wk Save: $97/wk

One Mile (Qld)

Income: $577/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $70/wk

Woodend (Qld)

Income: $744/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk

Blackstone

Income: $769/wk Rent: $328/wk Save: $22/wk

Miles

Income: $716/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $150/wk

Queenton

Income: $671/wk Rent: $209/wk Save: $141/wk

Stuart (Qld)

Income: $702/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $100/wk

Tully

Income: $727/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $100/wk

Minden vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Yengarie

Pop: 615 Income: $683/wk Rent: $300/wk

Amberley

Pop: 619 Income: $1,274/wk Rent: $107/wk

Mount Samson

Pop: 625 Income: $846/wk Rent: $435/wk

Southbrook

Pop: 626 Income: $696/wk Rent: $255/wk

Mutchilba

Pop: 627 Income: $739/wk Rent: $250/wk

Lakes Creek

Pop: 633 Income: $855/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minden

What is the population of Minden QLD?

The population of Minden QLD is 1,227 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 55.6 people per km².Minden is ranked #3,672 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Minden?

The median personal income in Minden QLD is $708 per week, or $36,816 per year.The median household income is $1,725 per week.Family income is $1,923 per week.Minden is ranked #5,343 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Minden?

Median rent in Minden QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Minden ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Minden?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minden QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Minden?

The median age in Minden QLD is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Minden a good suburb to live in?

Minden is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,227.The median income is $708/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 31851. All dollar figures in AUD.