Clarence Valley Council
Minnie Water
Minnie Water at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
212
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Minnie Water.
Minnie Water (2462) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Minnie Water has roughly 212 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Minnie Water 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Minnie Water's population at 212, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
212
Median age
59
Family households
71%
Lone person
29%
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· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
212
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Minnie Water.
Local schools for Minnie Water
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Government School Catchment
Wooli Public School
Tucabia Public School
Corindi Public School
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Frequently asked
About Minnie Water.
- What is the Minnie Water postcode?
- Minnie Water is in the 2462 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Minnie Water?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Minnie Water?
- There are 20 schools serving Minnie Water on this page, including Wooli Public School, Tucabia Public School, Corindi Public School.
- How walkable is Minnie Water?
- Minnie Water has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Minnie Water?
- Minnie Water is close to Diggers Camp, Lake Hiawatha, Sandon, Bookram, Wooli.
- What is the population of Minnie Water?
- Minnie Water has approximately 212 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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