# Minden

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Greater Brisbane › Somerset › 4311, QLD

Area: 22 km²

Deep in the Somerset region of Queensland, Minden is a spacious residential area where large family homes dominate. The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 37 and a high proportion of children. This creates a distinct character where family life is central, reflected in the many large households and a high number of parents providing unpaid care. It is a quiet, car-dependent setting far from the city, where the pace of life is slower and most residents live in detached houses.

## Demographics & Identity

Minden is a young community where the typical resident is 37, and children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. People aged 65 and over are less common here than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,227 | +12.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 37 yrs | +2.8% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 3.0% | +135.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 14.8% | +47.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 22.7% | -14.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.1% | +13.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 27.0%, Young adults (25–44) 24.6%, Children (0–14) 22.7%, Seniors (65+) 14.8%, Youth (15–24) 11.2%

**Marital status** — Married 54.2%, Never married 30.4%, Divorced 7.7%, Separated 4.7%, Widowed 2.7%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 83.9% born here. This is far below the national average for overseas births, with only 10.3% of residents born in another country.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 10.3% | -15.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 83.9%, England 3.7%, New Zealand 2.3%, Philippines 1.0%

**Ancestry** — Australian 48.1%, English 42.1%, German 12.3%, Irish 9.5%, Scottish 9.3%, Italian 1.9%, Filipino 1.0%, Dutch 0.8%, Indian 0.6%, Chinese 0.5%, Greek 0.3%

## Language

English is the primary language for 93.5% of the community. Only 2.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 2.7% | +13.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.5% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 93.5%, Arabic 0.8%, Mandarin 0.2%

## Religion

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 42.3% report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 42.3% | +148.3% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 49.7%, No religion 42.3%, Not stated 6.6%, Islam 0.8%, Buddhism 0.6%, Other religions 0.3%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 46.0% | +29.8% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 10.4% | +15.3% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 3.58 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 3 | — |
| Average school size | 78 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 969 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 46.0%, Year 10 31.0%, Year 9 or below 9.6%, Year 11 7.9%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 46.0%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.1%, Bachelor degree 13.9%, Certificate I / II 4.7%, Postgraduate degree 2.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 1.3%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 23.0%, Management & commerce 16.5%, Society & culture 13.4%, Education 8.0%, Health 6.9%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.4%, Architecture & building 4.3%, Agriculture & environment 3.4%, Natural & physical sciences 2.9%, Information technology 2.4%, Creative arts 0.5%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,725, which is about the same as the Queensland average. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $708 | +27.6% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,725 | +32.2% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,923 | +41.2% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 7.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 16.5% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 34.5%, $650–$1,499 25.3%, Under $650 12.4%, $3,000–$3,999 8.8%, $4,000 or more 7.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 43.7%, $650–$1,499 34.3%, $1,500–$2,999 14.5%, $3,000 or more 1.7%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 13.3% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are well above national levels.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 34.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 13.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.7% | +39.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 13.3%, Asthma 12.1%, Arthritis 10.4%, Other condition 9.8%, Diabetes 5.8%, Cancer 4.5%, Heart disease 4.0%, Lung condition 2.3%, Stroke 1.1%, Dementia 0.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 58.9%, One condition 21.0%, Two conditions 8.1%, Three or more 4.5%

## Community Participation

Family and care duties are a major part of life here, with 32% of people caring for children unpaid, well above the national figure. Notably, 7.6% of residents served in the Defence Force, among the highest for its level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 12.7% | -29.0% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 15.0% | +6.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 32.0% | -7.5% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 7.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 30.1% | -3.0% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community in Minden is quite young, with a typical age of just 12 years, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 37 | — |
| First Nations median age | 12 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $575 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,875 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of families with children and a very low number of people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.9 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 8.6% | -27.9% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 15.3% | +4.5% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 63.4%, Couples without children 27.1%, One-parent families 8.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 36.5%, 4 people 21.2%, 1 person 15.3%, 3 people 12.9%, 5 people 9.0%, 6 or more 4.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

The landscape is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 98.1% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 92.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $350 | +25.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,517 | -16.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -20.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 10.5% | -37.7% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 26.5% | +13.8% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 98.1% | -1.1% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 92.2% | -2.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 56.7%, Owned outright 26.5%, Rented 10.5%, Other tenure 1.9%, Not stated 1.9%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 98.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 1.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 49.4%, 3 bedrooms 30.4%, 5 or more 12.4%, 2 bedrooms 5.1%, 1 bedroom 1.0%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 60.5%, $200–$349 30.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 51.5%, $1,800–$2,999 22.7%, Under $1,000 13.3%, $3,000 or more 6.9%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 66.7% of workers drive themselves to work.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.0% | — |
| People working from home | 14.0% | +194.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 43 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 0 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 66.7%, Worked at home 14.0%, Car (passenger) 4.7%, Walked 1.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 37.7%, 3 vehicles 24.2%, 1 vehicle 20.4%, 4 or more 16.0%, No vehicle 2.0%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with 31.2% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than across Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 31.2% | -28.7% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 2.4% | +4.8% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 60.8%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail trade.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | -9.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 61.2% | -3.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.8% | -8.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.9%, Construction 10.8%, Retail trade 10.3%, Manufacturing 8.8%, Education & training 8.3%, Public administration & safety 7.4%, Transport & warehousing 7.0%, Wholesale trade 4.0%, Accommodation & food 3.8%, Professional & technical 3.8%, Administrative & support 3.6%, Other services 3.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.7%, Electricity, gas & water 2.7%, Finance & insurance 1.6%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Arts & recreation 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 17.8%, Labourers 13.5%, Community & personal service 12.9%, Clerical & administrative 12.6%, Professionals 11.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.0%, Sales workers 9.7%, Managers 9.4%

## Walkability

Minden is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.2 | — |
| 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 | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 10.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 12.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 3.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 2 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.7% | — |

## Schools serving Minden

3 schools, 234 students, average ICSEA 969.

By sector: Government 3

By type: Primary 3

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Minden State School | Government | Primary | 0.8 km | 135 |
| Prenzlau State School | Government | Primary | 2.7 km | 60 |
| Marburg State School | Government | Primary | 5.0 km | 39 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31851/minden