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Minyip VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Minyip, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Minyip VIC is 525 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Minyip is $480 per week ($24,960 per year). Median rent in Minyip is $163 per week ($706 per month). Minyip has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Minyip has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Minyip is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Thai. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minyip is $542.

There were 43 recorded offences in Minyip in 2025-25, a rate of 82 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (15 offences).

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Minyip Population

residents (Census 2021)

Minyip Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$480/wk

$24,960 per year

#8422 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$163/wk

$706 per month

#8110 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$542/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Minyip Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (262) Female 49.7% (259)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

525 people · 370.3 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,191

Family income/wk

Minyip 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)

Minyip Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

73.3% 132 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.7% 48 dwellings

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

Minyip Country of Birth

Australia

94.0%

England

4.6%

Germany

1.4%

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

Minyip Religion

No Religion

37.3%

Catholic

15.3%

Anglican

11.4%

Not stated

10.4%

Lutheran

10.4%

Uniting Church

9.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.6%

Buddhism

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Minyip Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

26.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.8%

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

Minyip Languages Spoken at Home

Thai

57.1%

Other

42.9%

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

Minyip Employment

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Employed full-time

24.9% 102 people

⏰

Employed part-time

16.9% 69 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.5% 6 people

🏠

Not in labour force

56.7% 232 people

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

Minyip Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.5%

Bachelor Degree

13.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.8%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

Postgraduate Degree

2.5%

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

Minyip Occupation

Managers

26.4%

Professionals

20.9%

Labourers

12.7%

Community & Personal Service

11.8%

Sales Workers

10.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.3%

Clerical & Administrative

5.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.5%

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

Minyip Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

22.9%

Society & Culture

19.8%

Health

16.7%

Management & Commerce

15.6%

Education

9.4%

Engineering

6.3%

Architecture & Building

5.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.2%

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

Minyip Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Minyip Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.5%

$1-$149/wk

2.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

13.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.5%

$4,000+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Minyip Marital Status

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Married

44.6% 208

↔️

Separated

4.1% 19

📋

Divorced

10.3% 48

🕊️

Widowed

11.6% 54

👤

Never married

29.4% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Minyip Ancestry

Australian

35.5%

English

27.8%

Irish

9.0%

German

8.2%

Scottish

7.4%

Other

6.3%

Maltese

1.4%

Dutch

1.3%

Croatian

1.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.8%

Italian

0.8%

Indian

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Minyip School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

39.8%

Primary — Government

28.9%

Pre-school

13.3%

Vocational Education

10.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.2%

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

Minyip Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

13.8% 135

✅

No need for assistance

86.2% 845

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

Minyip Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.5% 109

—

Not a volunteer

74.5% 318

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Minyip Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

20.4%

$300-$449/mo

18.4%

$450-$599/mo

24.5%

$600-$799/mo

8.2%

$800-$999/mo

12.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Minyip How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.6%

Did not go to work

12.4%

Walked only

9.3%

Truck

4.3%

Car (passenger)

2.5%

Bicycle

1.9%

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

Minyip Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.3%

1 vehicle

38.8%

2 vehicles

35.6%

3 vehicles

11.9%

4+ vehicles

11.4%

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

Minyip Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.9%

2 bedrooms

28.1%

3 bedrooms

56.7%

4 bedrooms

10.5%

5 bedrooms

2.9%

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

Minyip Population Mobility

5.8%

moved in the last year

26.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

42.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Minyip Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

985

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Minyip Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Minyip Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

9.6%

$300-$399/wk

11.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Minyip Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.0%

Couple — children under 15

28.9%

Couple — no children under 15

15.0%

One parent — children under 15

9.0%

One parent — no children under 15

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Minyip Military Service

🏅

Previously served

4.9% 21

👤

Never served

95.1% 404

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Minyip Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 62

—

Did not provide

85.4% 363

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Minyip Children Ever Born

No children

29.2%

1 child

8.9%

2 children

28.0%

3 children

18.5%

4 children

12.5%

5+ children

3.0%

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

Minyip When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Minyip Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.9%

5–14 hours

23.4%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

32.6%

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

Minyip Household Size

1 person

37.3%

2 persons

38.6%

3 persons

9.2%

4 persons

7.0%

5 persons

6.1%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Minyip Where Residents Moved From

Same address

442

Moved from VIC

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

Minyip Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.9%

Step family — no other children

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Minyip Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 43 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Weapons

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Theft

Fraud

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Minyip Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $894/wk

Median Rent $163/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.2%

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

If you earn X in Minyip

Your weekly income

≈ $3,874/month

Median rent $163/wk

Left after rent $731/wk

Rent share 18.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $23/wk

Casterton

Income: $523/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $3/wk

Minyip vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Longwood (Vic.)

Pop: 263 Income: $575/wk Rent: $261/wk

Shelford

Pop: 263 Income: $747/wk Rent: $300/wk

Ceres

Pop: 266 Income: $1,116/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bend Of Islands

Pop: 267 Income: $900/wk Rent: $300/wk

Pine Lodge (Vic.)

Pop: 267 Income: $956/wk Rent: $250/wk

Ripplebrook

Pop: 268 Income: $711/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minyip

What is the population of Minyip VIC?

The population of Minyip VIC is 525 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².Minyip is ranked #4,949 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Minyip?

The median personal income in Minyip VIC is $480 per week, or $24,960 per year.The median household income is $894 per week.Family income is $1,191 per week.Minyip is ranked #8,422 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Minyip?

Median rent in Minyip VIC is $163 per week ($706 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Minyip ranks #8,110 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Minyip?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minyip VIC is $542. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Minyip?

The median age in Minyip VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Minyip a good suburb to live in?

Minyip is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 525.The median income is $480/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 21698. All dollar figures in AUD.