Minnamurra, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Minnamurra NSW is 804 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Minnamurra is $813 per week ($42,276 per year). Median rent in Minnamurra is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Minnamurra has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Minnamurra has a population density of 485 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Minnamurra is England. The most common religion is No religion (39.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minnamurra is $2,580.

There were 7 recorded offences in Minnamurra in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

Population
804
Census 2021
Median income
$813/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$500/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Minnamurra vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Minnamurra is $813 a week, 6% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 891st of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $500 a week, $115 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 31.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 50, 7 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMinnamurraTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$813/wk$765/wk +6%$766/wk
Household income$1,577/wk$1,704/wk −7%$1,637/wk
Rent$500/wk$385/wk +30%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,580/mo$1,965/mo +31%$1,733/mo
Median age5043 +7 yrs42
Rent share of household income31.7%22.6% +9.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Minnamurra, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Minnamurra Population

804 residents at the 2021 Census.

Minnamurra Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$813/wk
$42,276 per year
Ranked 3,378 of 14,663
Median Rent
$500/wk
$2,167 per month
Ranked 576 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,580/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Minnamurra Rent Prices & Affordability

32% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,577/wk
Median rent $500/wk
Rent to income 31.7%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Minnamurra against your income

About $6,834 a month
Median rent $500/wk
Left after rent $1,077/wk
Rent share 31.7%

Minnamurra Schools

4
schools nearby
3
government
1072
avg ICSEA score
1,908
total students
Shellharbour Anglican College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 981 students
1099
ICSEA
Minnamurra Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 464 students
1068
ICSEA
Shell Cove Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 463 students
1049
ICSEA
Illawarra Environmental Education Centre Government
Combined

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

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People in Minnamurra

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (388) Female 51.8% (417)

Population Density

485
people per km²
804 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,180
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.7%
New Zealand
1.2%
United States of America
1.2%
Netherlands
1.0%
Scotland
0.5%
South Africa
0.5%
Philippines
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

French
0.7%
Italian
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.7%
Australian
42.8%
Scottish
14.1%
Irish
12.8%
German
3.1%
Dutch
2.9%
Italian
2.5%
Australian Aboriginal
2.0%
Welsh
1.2%
New Zealander
0.9%
Chinese
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
39.9%
Anglican
21.5%
Catholic
19.0%
Not stated
8.6%
Uniting Church
4.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.9%
Pentecostal
1.4%
Baptist
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
62.9% 422
Separated
1.6% 11
Divorced
7.7% 52
Widowed
6.9% 46
Never married
20.9% 140

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.1%
Couple: no children
35.7%
Couple: no children under 15
18.4%
One parent: children under 15
3.1%
One parent: no children under 15
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.3%
2 persons
39.9%
3 persons
12.5%
4 persons
13.2%
5 persons
6.6%
6+ persons
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Minnamurra

Housing Tenure

Of the 297 occupied private dwellings in Minnamurra at the 2021 Census, 10.4% were rented, 55.6% owned outright and 29.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
55.6% 165 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.3% 87 dwellings
Rented
10.4% 31 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
86.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
9.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.0%
2 bedrooms
12.5%
3 bedrooms
49.5%
4 bedrooms
29.1%
5 bedrooms
6.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.2%
1 vehicle
31.2%
2 vehicles
43.2%
3 vehicles
13.7%
4+ vehicles
7.7%

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

Work, income and education in Minnamurra

Employment

Employed full-time
28.6% 169 people
Employed part-time
20.6% 122 people
Unemployed
0.8% 5 people
Not in labour force
49.9% 295 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
34.1%
Managers
18.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.3%
Clerical & Administrative
11.8%
Community & Personal Service
9.0%
Labourers
5.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.3%
Sales Workers
3.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
1.1%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.6%
$4,000+/wk
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
6.1%
$150-$299/wk
4.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500+/wk
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.7%
Did not go to work
22.3%
Car (passenger)
5.9%
Walked only
2.7%
Train
1.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
31.2%
Certificate III/IV
27.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.9%
Postgraduate Degree
12.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
9.3%
Certificate I/II
1.7%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.9%
Health
15.0%
Education
15.0%
Engineering
13.8%
Society & Culture
13.0%
Architecture & Building
8.3%
Creative Arts
5.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.8%
Information Technology
2.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.3%
Secondary: Government
22.2%
Vocational Education
15.0%
Pre-school
9.8%
Secondary: Catholic
9.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.0%
Primary: Catholic
2.0%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.8%
Has need for assistance
4.1%
Need for assistance not stated
6.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
51
Arthritis
40
Heart disease
26
Asthma
26
Lung condition
14
Cancer
14
Diabetes
12
Kidney disease
7
Stroke
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.7% 97
Did not provide
84.3% 521

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.7% 135
Not a volunteer
78.3% 487

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.7% 17
Never served
97.3% 614

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
16.5%
1 child
7.2%
2 children
41.6%
3 children
27.2%
4 children
7.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
23
1971: 1980
5
1981: 1990
3
1991: 2000
4
2001: 2010
9
2011: 2015
4
2016
4

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

Population Mobility

10.2%
moved in the last year
30.4%
moved in the last 5 years
1.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
660
Moved from NSW
61
Moved: same area (SA2)
9

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.5%
5: 14 hours
32.7%
15: 29 hours
17.9%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
19.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.8%
Step family: no other children
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Minnamurra Crime Statistics

7 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Property Damage
2
Traffic
2
Sexual Offences
2
Theft
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Minnamurra

The closest suburb to Minnamurra is Kiama Downs, 2.0 km away.

Kiama Downs
2.0 km away · income $872/wk · rent $490/wk
Shell Cove
2.9 km away · income $931/wk · rent $600/wk
Flinders (NSW)
4.7 km away · income $822/wk · rent $490/wk
Shellharbour
5.3 km away · income $741/wk · rent $420/wk
Kiama
5.5 km away · income $799/wk · rent $478/wk
Blackbutt (NSW)
5.7 km away · income $707/wk · rent $420/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnamurra

What is the population of Minnamurra NSW?

The population of Minnamurra NSW is 804 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 485 people per km². Minnamurra is ranked #4,292 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Minnamurra?

The median personal income in Minnamurra NSW is $813 per week, or $42,276 per year. The median household income is $1,577 per week. Family income is $2,180 per week. Minnamurra is ranked #3,378 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Minnamurra?

Median rent in Minnamurra NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Rent represents 31.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Minnamurra ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Minnamurra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minnamurra NSW is $2,580. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Minnamurra?

The median age in Minnamurra NSW is 50 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Minnamurra a good suburb to live in?

Minnamurra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 804. The median income is $813/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12650. All dollar figures in AUD.