# Minnamurra

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Kiama › 2533, NSW

Area: 2 km²

Minnamurra is an older and more established community than most similar areas. The typical resident is 50, and nearly a third of the population are seniors. This creates a stable, high-earning neighborhood where many people own their homes outright and are well-qualified. It is a quiet residential pocket with a high proportion of professional workers and a strong tendency toward home ownership.

## Demographics & Identity

Residents are far older than the state and national figures, with 31.2% aged 65 and over. This is much higher than most similar areas, while the proportion of children under 15 is a little below the national average at 16.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 804 | -6.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 50 yrs | +6.4% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.2% | +28.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 31.2% | +59.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.0% | +4.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 5.8% | -23.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 31.2%, Older adults (45–64) 27.1%, Young adults (25–44) 17.2%, Children (0–14) 16.0%, Youth (15–24) 9.3%

**Marital status** — Married 62.4%, Never married 20.7%, Divorced 7.7%, Widowed 6.8%, Separated 1.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The community is predominantly Australian or of English, Scottish, and Irish descent. Only 9.0% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 9.0% | -23.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 83.5%, England 3.7%, New Zealand 1.2%, South Africa 0.5%, Philippines 0.4%

**Ancestry** — English 44.7%, Australian 42.8%, Scottish 14.1%, Irish 12.8%, German 3.1%, Dutch 2.9%, Italian 2.5%, Chinese 0.7%, Filipino 0.4%

## Language

English is the primary language here, with 91.2% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home, at just 2.9%, which is far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 2.9% | -9.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 91.2%, Italian 0.4%

## Religion

About 39.8% of people report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Over half the community identifies as Christian.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 39.8% | +85.4% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 50.9%, No religion 39.8%, Not stated 8.6%, Hinduism 0.4%

## Education & Qualifications

A high level of education is common here, with 30.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This stands in contrast to Year 12 completion rates, which are well below the state figure at 49.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 49.2% | +16.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 30.6% | +42.2% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 7.75 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 4 | — |
| Average school size | 636 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,079 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 49.2%, Year 10 28.3%, Year 9 or below 8.9%, Year 11 5.4%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 25.9%, Certificate III / IV 23.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.8%, Postgraduate degree 9.5%, Graduate diploma / certificate 7.2%, Certificate I / II 2.3%

**Field of qualification** — Education 15.4%, Management & commerce 15.4%, Engineering & related 13.4%, Health 11.3%, Society & culture 9.9%, Architecture & building 6.4%, Natural & physical sciences 3.3%, Creative arts 3.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 2.7%, Agriculture & environment 1.9%

## Income

Typical family incomes are about the same as the national figure at $2,180 a week. High earners are common, with 14.8% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly, which is a little above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $813 | +33.5% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,577 | +25.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,180 | +38.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 14.8% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 21.5% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 27.9%, $1,500–$2,999 22.6%, Under $650 17.5%, $4,000 or more 11.4%, $3,000–$3,999 10.1%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 39.5%, $650–$1,499 27.7%, $1,500–$2,999 19.5%, $3,000 or more 6.2%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.1% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 30.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.8% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.1% | +6.3% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 12.3%, Other condition 7.5%, Asthma 6.8%, Mental health 6.8%, Heart disease 5.3%, Cancer 4.7%, Diabetes 4.0%, Lung condition 2.0%, Stroke 0.9%, Dementia 0.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 62.7%, One condition 19.3%, Two conditions 6.6%, Three or more 3.4%

## Community Participation

Community involvement is high, with 20.0% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 31.8% of people caring for children unpaid.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 20.0% | -16.1% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 14.3% | -11.0% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 31.8% | +4.5% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.4% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 26.6% | -15.7% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations residents in the area are far older and earn significantly more than the state and national averages, with a typical personal income of $1,062 per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 18 | — |
| First Nations median age | 37 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,062 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,583 | — |

## Family & Households

The area is mostly made up of couples, with 58.2% raising children and 35.6% without children. Single-parent families are much less common here than in most areas, at only 6.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | +4.2% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 6.6% | -26.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 24.6% | +14.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 58.2%, Couples without children 35.6%, One-parent families 6.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 38.7%, 1 person 24.6%, 4 people 12.8%, 3 people 12.1%, 5 people 6.4%, 6 or more 2.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 84.2% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 55.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $500 | +56.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,580 | +19.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -30.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 10.4% | -36.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 55.6% | +2.1% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 84.5% | -6.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 84.2% | +1.6% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 55.6%, Owned with a mortgage 29.3%, Rented 10.4%, Other tenure 1.3%, Not stated 1.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 84.5%, Townhouse / semi-detached 12.1%, Flat or apartment 1.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 48.1%, 4 bedrooms 28.3%, 2 bedrooms 12.1%, 5 or more 7.7%, 1 bedroom 1.0%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 48.4%, $550–$749 32.3%, $200–$349 9.7%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 35.6%, $1,800–$2,999 27.6%, $1,000–$1,799 16.1%, Under $1,000 4.6%

## Transport & Vehicles

While 100% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, very few people actually use it to commute. Instead, most rely on cars, though 31.1% of the workforce works from home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.1% | +0.5% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 31.1% | +370.5% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.9% | -59.3% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 18.66 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,033.6 | — |
| Public transport routes | 2 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 1 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 85 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 44.6%, Worked at home 31.1%, Car (passenger) 3.9%, Walked 1.8%, Train 0.9%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 42.0%, 1 vehicle 30.4%, 3 vehicles 13.3%, 4 or more 7.5%, No vehicle 4.1%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with 28.3% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 28.3% | +8.2% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.2%, well below the national figure. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national average at 50.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% | -71.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 50.1% | -14.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 51.2% | -9.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.9%, Education & training 12.3%, Construction 10.5%, Professional & technical 8.7%, Public administration & safety 8.4%, Retail trade 6.3%, Accommodation & food 6.0%, Manufacturing 4.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.0%, Finance & insurance 3.0%, Other services 3.0%, Arts & recreation 2.7%, Rental & real estate 1.8%, Mining 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Media & telecommunications 1.2%, Administrative & support 1.2%, Wholesale trade 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 27.2%, Managers 16.2%, Technicians & trades 14.1%, Clerical & administrative 12.9%, Community & personal service 10.2%, Labourers 6.6%, Sales workers 5.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.1%

## Walkability

Residents have excellent access to parks, schools, and transport within a 15-minute walk. However, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 99.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 27.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 40 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.4% | — |

## Schools serving Minnamurra

4 schools, 1,908 students, average ICSEA 1,079.

By sector: Government 3, Independent 1

By type: Primary 2, Combined 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Minnamurra Public School | Government | Primary | 0.4 km | 464 |
| Illawarra Environmental Education Centre | Government | Combined | 2.4 km | — |
| Shell Cove Public School | Government | Primary | 3.0 km | 463 |
| Shellharbour Anglican College | Independent | Combined | 3.1 km | 981 |

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