Minnie Water at a glance
Median house
$960,000
-14.7% year on year
Median unit
$190,080
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
212
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Minnie Water.
The postcode for Minnie Water is 2462 (NSW).
The median house price in Minnie Water is $960,000.
Minnie Water (2462) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $960,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -14.7% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
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
Houses change hands at $960,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $190,080, roughly 80% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-14.7%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $192,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -14.7%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$960,000
-14.7% over the past year. Median unit price $190,080.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$960,000
-14.7% annual growth
$190,080
212
Median age: 59
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.52% (median rent $280/wk against a $960,000 price tag). Units yield 7.93% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.52%
Based on $960,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20267.93%
Based on $190,080 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-14.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -14.7%/yr
2021
$2.1M
5-year change
-55%
2026
$960K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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 median house price in Minnie Water?
- The median house price in Minnie Water, NSW 2462 is $960,000. The median unit price is $190,080. Annual growth is -14.7%.
- What is the Minnie Water postcode?
- Minnie Water is in the 2462 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- Where is Minnie Water?
- Minnie Water is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2462, 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?
- The population of Minnie Water is approximately 212 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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