Golden Plains Shire Council
Mingay
Mingay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
44
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Mingay.
Mingay (3324) sits in the Golden Plains region of Victoria.
Mingay has roughly 44 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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What it’s like to live here.
Mingay 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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mingay's population at 44, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (50%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
44
Median age
39
Family households
56%
Lone person
50%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
44
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mingay.
Local schools for Mingay
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Government School Catchment
Lismore Primary School
Derrinallum P-12 College
Skipton Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mingay.
- What is the Mingay postcode?
- Mingay is in the 3324 postcode, in VIC, in the Golden Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mingay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Mingay?
- There are 3 schools serving Mingay on this page, including Lismore Primary School, Derrinallum P-12 College, Skipton Primary School.
- How walkable is Mingay?
- Mingay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mingay?
- Mingay is close to Bradvale, Mount Bute, Willowvale, Vite Vite North, Lismore.
- What is the population of Mingay?
- Mingay has approximately 44 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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