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Minigin WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Minigin, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Minigin WA is 78 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Minigin is $1,187 per week ($61,724 per year). Median rent in Minigin is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Minigin has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Minigin has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minigin is $1,083.

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Minigin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Minigin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,187/wk

$61,724 per year

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Minigin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (37) Female 50.0% (37)

Population Density

0.4

people per km²

78 people · 222.5 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$3,049

Family income/wk

Minigin Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

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)

Minigin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

82.4% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

17.6% 3 dwellings

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

Minigin Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Minigin Religion

Anglican

41.0%

Catholic

26.5%

No Religion

18.1%

Uniting Church

6.0%

Not stated

4.8%

Pentecostal

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Minigin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Minigin Employment

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Employed full-time

53.1% 26 people

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Employed part-time

16.3% 8 people

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Not in labour force

30.6% 15 people

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

Minigin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.8%

Bachelor Degree

32.3%

Postgraduate Degree

12.9%

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

Minigin Occupation

Managers

38.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.0%

Professionals

14.3%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

Sales Workers

14.3%

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

Minigin Field of Study

Management & Commerce

50.0%

Engineering

28.6%

Education

21.4%

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

Minigin Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Minigin Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

18.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

29.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

11.1%

$4,000+/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Minigin Marital Status

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Married

69.0% 40

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Separated

8.6% 5

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Divorced

5.2% 3

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Never married

17.2% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Minigin Ancestry

English

31.9%

Australian

25.7%

Irish

14.2%

Scottish

12.4%

Maltese

7.1%

Dutch

5.3%

Italian

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Minigin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

46.7%

Secondary — Government

26.7%

Vocational Education

26.7%

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

Minigin Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 152

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

Minigin Volunteering

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Volunteer

41.9% 26

—

Not a volunteer

58.1% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Minigin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

92.1%

Car (passenger)

7.9%

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

Minigin Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.0%

2 vehicles

44.0%

3 vehicles

12.0%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

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

Minigin Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

42.1%

4 bedrooms

50.0%

5 bedrooms

7.9%

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

Minigin Population Mobility

15.6%

moved in the last year

20.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Minigin Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

154

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Minigin Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

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

Minigin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.7%

$650-$799/wk

15.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

29.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Minigin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.6%

Couple — no children

36.9%

One parent — children under 15

12.3%

Couple — no children under 15

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Minigin Military Service

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Previously served

5.4% 3

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Never served

94.6% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Minigin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.8% 7

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Did not provide

89.2% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Minigin Children Ever Born

No children

42.1%

2 children

36.8%

3 children

21.1%

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

Minigin When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Minigin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

35.1%

5–14 hours

28.1%

15–29 hours

7.0%

30+ hours

14.0%

Did not do domestic work

15.8%

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

Minigin Household Size

1 person

18.4%

2 persons

31.6%

3 persons

18.4%

4 persons

18.4%

5 persons

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Minigin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Minigin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Minigin Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,166/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.5%

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

If you earn X in Minigin

Your weekly income

≈ $9,386/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,916/wk

Rent share 11.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Kambalda West

Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

South Hedland

Income: $1,415/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Minigin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Nukarni

Pop: 39 Income: $924/wk Rent: $125/wk

Boallia

Pop: 39 Income: $900/wk Rent: $200/wk

Hope Valley (WA)

Pop: 39 Income: $833/wk Rent: $350/wk

East Munglinup

Pop: 39 Income: $1,208/wk Rent: $350/wk

Karijini

Pop: 39 Income: $1,156/wk Rent: $100/wk

Malebelling

Pop: 39 Income: $758/wk Rent: $20/wk

Compare Minigin

Minigin vs Nukarni →Minigin vs Boallia →Minigin vs Hope Valley (WA) →Minigin vs East Munglinup →

Frequently Asked Questions About Minigin

What is the population of Minigin WA?

The population of Minigin WA is 78 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Minigin?

The median personal income in Minigin WA is $1,187 per week, or $61,724 per year.The median household income is $2,166 per week.Family income is $3,049 per week.

How much is rent in Minigin?

Median rent in Minigin WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 11.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Minigin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minigin WA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Minigin?

The median age in Minigin WA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Minigin a good suburb to live in?

Minigin is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 78.The median income is $1,187/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.5% 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: 50964. All dollar figures in AUD.