Minyip, VIC: suburb profile

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 (35.4% 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).

Population
525
Census 2021
Median income
$480/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$163/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
57years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Minyip vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Minyip is $480 a week, 37% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,256th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $163 a week, $153 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 18.2% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 57, 14 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMinyipTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$480/wk$767/wk −37%$766/wk
Household income$894/wk$1,687/wk −47%$1,637/wk
Rent$163/wk$316/wk −48%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$542/mo$1,723/mo −69%$1,733/mo
Median age5743 +14 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.2%19.1% −0.9 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 Minyip, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Minyip Population

525 residents at the 2021 Census.

Minyip Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$480/wk
$24,960 per year
Ranked 8,422 of 14,663
Median Rent
$163/wk
$706 per month
Ranked 8,110 of 14,663
Median Age
57years
19 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$542/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Minyip Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $894/wk
Median rent $163/wk
Rent to income 18.2%

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

Median rent in Minyip against your income

About $3,874 a month
Median rent $163/wk
Left after rent $731/wk
Rent share 18.2%

Minyip Map

Minyip, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Minyip, Victoria: 36.4543°S, 142.6650°E

Minyip Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in 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

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
3.0%
New Zealand
1.0%
Netherlands
0.8%
Germany
0.6%
Nepal
0.6%
Thailand
0.6%
Afghanistan
0.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Thai
0.8%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
42.1%
English
33.0%
Irish
10.7%
German
9.7%
Scottish
8.8%
Maltese
1.7%
Dutch
1.5%
Croatian
1.1%
Australian Aboriginal
1.0%
Italian
1.0%
Indian
0.6%

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
35.4%
Catholic
14.5%
Anglican
10.9%
Not stated
9.9%
Lutheran
9.9%
Uniting Church
9.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.4%
Buddhism
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

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

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

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

Homes in Minyip

Housing Tenure

Of the 225 occupied private dwellings in Minyip at the 2021 Census, 12.4% were rented, 58.7% owned outright and 21.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
58.7% 132 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
21.3% 48 dwellings
Rented
12.4% 28 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.7% 6 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

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

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

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

Work, income and education in Minyip

Employment

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

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

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

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

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

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%

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
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

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

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
80.2%
Has need for assistance
13.0%
Need for assistance not stated
6.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
83
Arthritis
37
Diabetes
30
Heart disease
28
Asthma
28
Cancer
16
Lung condition
14
Kidney disease
12
Stroke
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.6% 62
Did not provide
85.4% 363

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
25.5% 109
Not a volunteer
74.5% 318

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.9% 21
Never served
95.1% 404

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
8
1961: 1970
16
1981: 1990
3
2001: 2010
10

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

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

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
442
Moved from VIC
23

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

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

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

43 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures
15
Assault
8
Weapons
8
Property Damage
4
Break & Enter
3
Theft
3
Fraud
1
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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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 typical VIC suburb ($767/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.