Moving to Minden QLD 4311
What the official numbers say about living in Minden — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,725 a week.
About 87% of homes are owner-occupied and 11% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Minden grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,093 → 1,227 people).
Around 82% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Arabic, German, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Minden scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 16% work from home.
Nearest train station: Rosewood, 11.9 km south.
Nearest railway halt: Kunkala, 7.5 km south.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 59.2 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 48 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 1 park — see them all on the Minden profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Minden State School 1.5 km · Prenzlau State School 2.9 km · Marburg State School 4.7 km
Parks and reserves: Minden Park 1.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Minden, most often seen first: Dusky Moorhen · Torresian Crow · Pacific Black Duck · Magpie-lark · Australasian Grebe · Australian White Ibis.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Minden, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minden here | 1,227 | — | 3/10 | 18% |
| Marburg | 1,013 | — | 4/10 | 15% |
| Kensington Grove | 2,050 | — | 4/10 | 24% |
| Hatton Vale | 1,555 | — | 4/10 | 16% |
| Lowood | 4,082 | — | 1/10 | 17% |
| Rosewood | 3,263 | — | 1/10 | 13% |
| Regency Downs | 2,623 | — | 2/10 | 15% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Somerset — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Blair — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4311 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Minden profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 11% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,093 people to 1,227. It sits about 48 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Somerset council, and the federal seat is Blair.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Minden vs Marburg · Minden vs Kensington Grove.
Nearby guides: Marburg · Kensington Grove · Hatton Vale · Lowood · Rosewood · Regency Downs.
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