Minyama
At 2.11 square kilometres on the Sunshine Coast, Minyama carries a median age of 53, which is 13 years above the national figure, and 49.7% of homes are owned outright, placing it among the more settled owner-occupier suburbs in QLD. Household income sits at the 60.3rd percentile nationally, moderate for a suburb where the housing stock runs large: 45% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms. The population grew 13.2% over the past decade, driven primarily by overseas migration, and 76.6% of residents have stayed put since the previous census, signalling genuine attachment rather than a transient community.
Population
2,726
Median Age
53.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,716/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
8
Median House
$597K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price is estimated at $597,000, with 69.7% of the stock being separate houses and a further 22.9% semi-detached dwellings. Apartments represent only 7.4%, so buyers here mostly choose between houses and townhouses rather than high-rise units. Four-plus bedroom homes make up 45% of the stock, which is well above average and suits families or those wanting extra space. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,145, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.9%, which sits just below the 30% stress threshold. At 49.7%, the outright ownership rate is higher than the national norm, reflecting a long-established, older buyer base rather than a churn of recent purchasers.
For Buyers
The median house price is estimated at $597,000, with 69.7% of the stock being separate houses and a further 22.9% semi-detached dwellings. Apartments represent only 7.4%, so buyers here mostly choose between houses and townhouses rather than high-rise units. Four-plus bedroom homes make up 45% of the stock, which is well above average and suits families or those wanting extra space. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,145, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.9%, which sits just below the 30% stress threshold. At 49.7%, the outright ownership rate is higher than the national norm, reflecting a long-established, older buyer base rather than a churn of recent purchasers.
For Investors
The rental market is relatively thin: only 20.4% of households rent, compared to broader national averages above 30%. Weekly rent of $473 against a $597,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.1%, more competitive than inner-city coastal suburbs, though the vacancy rate of 8.9% is elevated and suggests supply currently exceeds demand for rental properties. Development activity recorded 7 applications in the past 12 months, low for an established suburb, indicating constrained new supply. Overseas migration averages 85 new residents per year, while internal migration runs at a net negative of 4, so demand growth depends on the continuation of the overseas channel.
Development Activity
Total DAs
35
Last 12 Months
8
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-50.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 53 is 13 years above the national figure, and the trajectory reinforces this: the senior share rose 3.4 points over the decade while the working-age share fell 0.8 points. Couples without children make up 39.7% of families, the dominant household type, consistent with an established, post-family lifecycle stage. Overseas-born residents are 23.7% of the population, 2.1 points above the national figure. Ancestry leans strongly Anglo-Celtic, with English (1,261), Scottish (349) and Irish (339) as the top three groups. University qualifications reach 32.1%, which is 2 points above the national figure, and the volunteering rate of 15.8% is above average for a suburb of this size.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
69.7%
Houses
22.9%
Townhouse
7.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership dominates Minyama's tenure profile: 49.7% of households own outright, 29.9% carry a mortgage and only 20.4% rent, a split well skewed toward debt-free ownership compared to national norms. The housing stock is large-format, with 45% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms and 35.1% having 3. Separate houses account for 69.7% of stock, semi-detached 22.9% and apartments just 7.4%. The vacancy rate of 8.9% is above typical suburban levels, which may reflect holiday or investment properties being left unoccupied. Rent-to-income at 27.6% and mortgage-to-income at 28.9% both sit below the 30% stress threshold, meaning housing costs are manageable relative to local incomes.
Mortgage / mo
$2,145
Rent / wk
$473
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$790
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.9%
Unoccupied
107
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.9%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
39.7%
Couples, no children
2,149
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the leading employment sector at 21.1% of workers (166 people), followed by Construction at 14.5% (114) and Education at 9.6% (76). Professional and technical services add 8.8% and Retail 7.5%, giving a broadly service-oriented workforce. By occupation, Professionals (252) and Managers (201) lead, with Clerical/Admin (184) and Sales (154) behind them. The unemployment rate is 3.8% and the full-time employment rate is 57.4%. The participation rate of 50.1% is below national norms, because the aging demographic leaves 977 residents not in the labour force. SEIFA IRSAD decile 7 and IEO decile 6 indicate moderate-to-above-average advantage nationally, consistent with the 60.3rd percentile household income.
Unemployment
2.7%
Labour Force
3,841
Unemployed
103
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.4%
Part-time
38.8%
Participation
50.1%
Employed
1,151
Occupations
Top Industries
University
32.1%
Postgraduate
6.2%
Born Overseas
23.7%
Dwellings
1,100
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high at 90.6% of commuters driving, which is above the national average and reflects the suburb's low-density Sunshine Coast layout. Walking and cycling account for 4.3% of trips, a meaningful share for a suburban setting. No schools are recorded within the Minyama boundary, so families rely on neighbouring suburbs for education. The IRSAD decile of 7 places the suburb above the national median on the index of advantage and disadvantage. Only 5.4% of residents (141 people) need daily assistance, low relative to the older median age of 53. The housing stress indicators are manageable: rent-to-income sits at 27.6% and mortgage-to-income at 28.9%, both below the 30% stress line.
Drive
90.6%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
4.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.73%/yr
(+54 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 13.2% over the past decade, reaching 2,726 residents, and the annual growth rate of 0.73% adds around 54 people per year. The primary driver is overseas migration at a net 85 residents annually, while internal migration contributes a small net negative of 4. Medium forecasts project the broader area reaching 7,583 by 2031, a continuation of the steady trend. The gentrification score of 20 signals early signs of change, supported by rent growth of 28.6% and real income growth of 21.2% over the period. Affordability has improved from 62.6% in 2011 to 54.0% in 2021, suggesting housing costs have grown more slowly than incomes over that window.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+85
Net Internal / yr
-4
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +15% since 2011, Accelerating: 4% → 10%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Minyama compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minyama a good suburb to live in?
Minyama scores IRSAD decile 7 nationally, above the median on the index of advantage and disadvantage. With 49.7% of homes owned outright and a low unemployment rate of 3.8%, it offers stability and manageable housing costs. The main trade-off is high car dependency at 90.6% and no schools within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Minyama?
The median house price is estimated at $597,000, based on 2025 rental data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,145, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.9%, which sits just below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $473.
What schools are in Minyama?
No schools are recorded within the Minyama suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs on the Sunshine Coast. The local population has university qualifications at 32.1%, which is 2 points above the national figure.
Is Minyama safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Minyama in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores IRSAD decile 7, above the national median on advantage and disadvantage, and only 5.4% of residents (141 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Minyama good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $473 against a $597,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.1%, which is reasonable for a coastal suburb. However, the vacancy rate of 8.9% is elevated, and the rental market is thin at just 20.4% of households. Development activity was low at 7 applications in 12 months, limiting new supply pressure.
How is Minyama's population changing?
The population grew 13.2% over the past decade to 2,726 residents, adding around 54 people per year. Overseas migration is the primary driver at a net 85 arrivals annually. The suburb is aging, with the senior share rising 3.4 points over the decade, and the median age sits at 53, which is 13 years above the national figure.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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