Minyama, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Minyama QLD is 2,726 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Minyama is $790 per week ($41,080 per year). Median rent in Minyama is $473 per week ($2,050 per month). Minyama has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Minyama has a population density of 1,290 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Minyama is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (40.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minyama is $2,145.

Population
2,726
Census 2021
Median income
$790/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$473/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
53years
Census 2021

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

Minyama vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Minyama is $790 a week, 6% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 618th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $473 a week, $153 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 27.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 53, 11 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMinyamaTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$790/wk$747/wk +6%$766/wk
Household income$1,716/wk$1,593/wk +8%$1,637/wk
Rent$473/wk$320/wk +48%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,145/mo$1,625/mo +32%$1,733/mo
Median age5342 +11 yrs42
Rent share of household income27.6%20.4% +7.1 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 Minyama, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Minyama Population

2,726 residents at the 2021 Census.

Minyama Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$790/wk
$41,080 per year
Ranked 3,745 of 14,663
Median Rent
$473/wk
$2,050 per month
Ranked 843 of 14,663
Median Age
53years
15 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,145/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Minyama Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,716/wk
Median rent $473/wk
Rent to income 27.6%

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

Median rent in Minyama against your income

About $7,436 a month
Median rent $473/wk
Left after rent $1,243/wk
Rent share 27.6%

Minyama Schools

7
schools nearby
5
government
1052
avg ICSEA score
5,151
total students
Mooloolaba State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 807 students
1064
ICSEA
Buddina State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 742 students
1057
ICSEA
Brightwater State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 733 students
1055
ICSEA
Mountain Creek State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,091 students
1043
ICSEA
Mountain Creek State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 778 students
1041
ICSEA
The Industry School - Sunshine Coast - Mountain Creek Campus Independent
Secondary
Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre - Mountain Creek Campus Independent
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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Minyama Map

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People in Minyama

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (1,293) Female 52.5% (1,428)

Population Density

1,290
people per km²
2,726 people · 2.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,157
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

New Zealand
6.3%
England
5.1%
Scotland
1.3%
South Africa
1.2%
Canada
0.6%
Germany
0.6%
Netherlands
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
0.6%
French
0.6%
Arabic
0.4%
Greek
0.3%
German
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Gujarati
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
46.3%
Australian
33.7%
Scottish
12.8%
Irish
12.4%
German
6.6%
Italian
2.5%
Dutch
1.8%
Australian Aboriginal
1.6%
Chinese
1.0%
French
1.0%
New Zealander
0.8%

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
40.9%
Catholic
17.8%
Anglican
16.9%
Not stated
6.1%
Uniting Church
4.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.9%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Pentecostal
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.3% 1,275
Separated
3.2% 76
Divorced
13.1% 313
Widowed
5.6% 135
Never married
24.8% 592

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
40.2%
Couple: children under 15
28.7%
Couple: no children under 15
18.3%
One parent: no children under 15
7.3%
One parent: children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.4%
2 persons
41.0%
3 persons
14.2%
4 persons
12.8%
5 persons
4.6%
6+ persons
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Minyama

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,099 occupied private dwellings in Minyama at the 2021 Census, 20.0% were rented, 48.8% owned outright and 29.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.3% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
48.8% 536 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.4% 323 dwellings
Rented
20.0% 220 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 13 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
75.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
24.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.3%
2 bedrooms
18.6%
3 bedrooms
35.1%
4 bedrooms
34.2%
5 bedrooms
9.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.9%
$300-$449/mo
3.2%
$450-$599/mo
4.5%
$600-$799/mo
4.0%
$800-$999/mo
4.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.5%
1 vehicle
35.8%
2 vehicles
37.3%
3 vehicles
14.6%
4+ vehicles
8.7%

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

Work, income and education in Minyama

Employment

Employed full-time
30.5% 660 people
Employed part-time
22.5% 487 people
Unemployed
1.9% 41 people
Not in labour force
45.1% 976 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
28.0%
Managers
17.4%
Community & Personal Service
13.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.4%
Clerical & Administrative
12.9%
Sales Workers
7.1%
Labourers
5.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
8.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.6%
$4,000+/wk
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.2%
$3,500+/wk
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.0%
Did not go to work
13.1%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Walked only
2.1%
Bicycle
1.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Other
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.6%

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

Certificate III/IV
36.4%
Bachelor Degree
31.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.3%
Postgraduate Degree
7.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Certificate I/II
0.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.4%
Engineering
16.1%
Health
15.2%
Society & Culture
14.3%
Architecture & Building
10.0%
Education
8.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.8%
Creative Arts
2.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.5%
Information Technology
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
22.8%
Secondary: Government
18.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
16.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
11.0%
Vocational Education
9.3%
Pre-school
8.3%
Primary: Catholic
7.5%
Secondary: Catholic
6.0%

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
90.2%
Has need for assistance
5.2%
Need for assistance not stated
4.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
220
Arthritis
123
Heart disease
98
Asthma
89
Lung condition
73
Cancer
60
Diabetes
55
Kidney disease
30
Stroke
27
Dementia
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.5% 259
Did not provide
88.5% 2,000

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.8% 358
Not a volunteer
84.2% 1,902

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 4
Previously served
4.3% 97
Never served
95.6% 2,178

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.4%
1 child
11.6%
2 children
37.2%
3 children
18.0%
4 children
6.1%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
37
1961: 1970
80
1971: 1980
82
1981: 1990
83
1991: 2000
75
2001: 2010
116
2011: 2015
57
2016
15
2017
16
2018
7
2019
11
2020
13
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

15.3%
moved in the last year
43.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,190
Moved from QLD
252
Moved: same area (SA2)
46
Moved from NSW
38
Moved from overseas
30
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from WA
6
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.5%
5: 14 hours
29.6%
15: 29 hours
16.8%
30+ hours
9.9%
Did not do domestic work
23.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.3%
Step family: no other children
16.2%
Other couple: children only
1.5%
Blended family: no other children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Minyama

The closest suburb to Minyama is Buddina, 1.0 km away.

Buddina
1.0 km away · income $858/wk · rent $440/wk
Mooloolaba
1.4 km away · income $843/wk · rent $400/wk
Parrearra
1.6 km away · income $773/wk · rent $490/wk
Mountain Creek (Qld)
2.1 km away · income $857/wk · rent $500/wk
Warana
2.7 km away · income $724/wk · rent $420/wk
Alexandra Headland
3.4 km away · income $901/wk · rent $410/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Minyama

What is the population of Minyama QLD?

The population of Minyama QLD is 2,726 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,290 people per km². Minyama is ranked #2,572 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Minyama?

The median personal income in Minyama QLD is $790 per week, or $41,080 per year. The median household income is $1,716 per week. Family income is $2,157 per week. Minyama is ranked #3,745 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Minyama?

Median rent in Minyama QLD is $473 per week ($2,050 per month). Rent represents 27.6% of household income, which is considered moderate. Minyama ranks #843 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Minyama?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minyama QLD is $2,145. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Minyama?

The median age in Minyama QLD is 53 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Minyama a good suburb to live in?

Minyama is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,726. The median income is $790/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.6% 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: 31858. All dollar figures in AUD.