Yarriambiack Shire Council
Minyip
Minyip at a glance
Median house
$180,000
Median unit
$85,680
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
525
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Minyip.
Minyip (3392) sits in the Yarriambiack region of Victoria. The median house here is $180,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Minyip has roughly 525 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Minyip scores 10/100 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Minyip's population at 525, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
525
Median age
57
Family households
60%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $180,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $85,680, roughly 52% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $36,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Minyip on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$180,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $85,680.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$160/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$163/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$180,000
$85,680
525
Median age: 57
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.62% (median rent $160/wk against a $180,000 price tag). Units yield 9.89% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.62%
Based on $180,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20269.89%
Based on $85,680 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
24
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Minyip.
Local schools for Minyip
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Minyip Primary School
Rupanyup Primary School
Murtoa College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Minyip.
- What is the median house price in Minyip?
- The median house price in Minyip, VIC 3392 is $180,000. The median unit price is $85,680. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Minyip postcode?
- Minyip is in the 3392 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarriambiack Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Minyip?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $163.
- What schools are in Minyip?
- There are 12 schools serving Minyip on this page, including Minyip Primary School, Rupanyup Primary School, Murtoa College.
- How walkable is Minyip?
- Minyip has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Minyip?
- Minyip is close to Boolite, Boolite, Sheep Hills, Lawler, Kewell.
- What is the population of Minyip?
- Minyip has approximately 525 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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