Moving to Minyama QLD 4575
What the official numbers say about living in Minyama — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $473 a week, against a median household income of $1,716 a week.
About 79% of homes are owner-occupied and 20% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Minyama grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,485 → 2,726 people).
Around 72% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, French, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Minyama sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (77% of workers), while 19% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Kawana station, 850 m south-east.
Nearest airport: Sunshine Coast Airport, 11.6 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 86 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 7 schools · 30 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 63 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Minyama profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Buddina State School 1.1 km · Brightwater State School 1.7 km · Mountain Creek State High School 2.1 km · Mountain Creek State School 2.2 km · Mooloolaba State School 2.3 km · Kawana Waters State College 4.5 km · Immanuel Lutheran College 4.9 km
Groceries: IGA 700 m · Coles 950 m · Woolworths 1000 m · Aldi 1 km · Aldi 2 km · Coles 2.2 km
Parks and reserves: Jessica Park 150 m · Mooloolah Drive Park 400 m · Chelsea Park 450 m · Kensington Park 600 m · Outrigger Park 600 m · Oak Park 700 m · Schellenberger Park 800 m · Beltana Park 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Minyama, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Torresian Crow · Welcome Swallow · Australian Brush-turkey · Australian White Ibis.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Minyama, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minyama here | 2,726 | — | 8/10 | 5% |
| Buddina | 4,236 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Parrearra | 4,661 | — | 8/10 | 15% |
| Mooloolaba | 8,202 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
| Mountain Creek | 11,950 | — | 7/10 | 27% |
| Warana | 3,831 | — | 5/10 | 21% |
| Alexandra Headland | 4,235 | — | 8/10 | 15% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Sunshine Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fisher — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4575 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Minyama profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $473 a week, and about 20% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,485 people to 2,726. It sits about 86 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Sunshine Coast council, and the federal seat is Fisher.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Minyama vs Buddina · Minyama vs Parrearra.
Nearby guides: Buddina · Parrearra · Mooloolaba · Mountain Creek · Warana · Alexandra Headland.
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