Lockyer Valley Regional Council

Minden

QLD4311

Minden at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

1,227

Median age 37

The brief

What to know about Minden.

Minden (4311) sits in the Lockyer Valley region of Queensland.

Minden has roughly 1,227 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Minden scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Minden's population at 1,227, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,227

Median age

37

Family households

82%

Lone person

15%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$350/wk

Owner occupied

83%

Renter occupied

10%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,227

Median age: 37

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Lockyer Valley Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

3,562

total offences in 2026 across the Lockyer Valley Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences686 (19.3%)
Offences Against Property445 (12.5%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)234 (6.6%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order211 (5.9%)
Drug Offences200 (5.6%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Minden.

Local schools for Minden

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Government School Catchment

Minden State School

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Prenzlau State School

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Marburg State School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1068 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

30.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

10.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Minden.

What is the Minden postcode?
Minden is in the 4311 postcode, in QLD, in the Lockyer Valley Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Minden?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $350.
What schools are in Minden?
There are 8 schools serving Minden on this page, including Minden State School, Prenzlau State School, Marburg State School.
How walkable is Minden?
Minden has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Minden?
Minden is close to Prenzlau, Woolshed, Coolana, Tallegalla, Hatton Vale.
What is the population of Minden?
Minden has approximately 1,227 residents. The median age is 37.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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