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Minhamite

VIC 3287 • Victoria

106
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
109.03 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Minhamite

Minhamite is a small rural locality in south-western Victoria, covering approximately 109 square kilometres of rolling farmland in the Corangamite and Moyne Shire region, east of Warrnambool. With a 2021 Census population of around 106 residents, it is a thinly settled agricultural district where sheep and beef grazing dominate the landscape. The locality sits within the South-West Coast electorate, a region characterised by vast open paddocks, volcanic plains, and scattered farm homesteads.

Life in Minhamite is deeply rural, centred around farming families who have worked the land for generations. There are no urban services within the locality itself; residents travel to Caramut, Mortlake, or Terang for groceries and essential services. The community is tight-knit in the tradition of the Western District farming belt, and the area is known for its productive pastures and strong agricultural heritage. The locality appeals to those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle in one of Victoria's quietest corners.

Minhamite falls under postcode 3287 and is governed by the Moyne Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3287
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moyne
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
South-West Coast (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.06°, 142.32°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
109.03 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3287

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3287 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$48,040
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,437

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3287; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
260 km
By Train
Nearest V/Line service from Terang (~30 km) to Melbourne (~3 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
~2 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Remote rural locality; private vehicle essential. Warrnambool is the nearest city at ~60 km.

Walkability Car Dependent

No local services; private vehicle essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

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    Hawkesdale P12 College
    Cnr Mitchell & Spring Street
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
106
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Moyne Local Government Area, which contains Minhamite. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
191.1 / 100k
2yr Up 12.2% 10yr Down 37.3%
Motor vehicle theft
84.3 / 100k
2yr Up 35.0% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
118 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 26.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
264.2 / 100k
2yr Up 45.4% 10yr Up 63.8%
View all offence subgroups for Moyne →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Minhamite located? +

Minhamite is a rural locality in south-western Victoria, situated in the Moyne Shire area approximately 60 km east of Warrnambool and 260 km from Melbourne.

What is the population of Minhamite? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of approximately 106 people in Minhamite, spread across 109 square kilometres of farming land.

Is there public transport in Minhamite? +

No. There is no public transport in Minhamite. The nearest V/Line train service operates from Terang, approximately 30 km away, connecting to Melbourne in around 3 hours.

What is Minhamite known for? +

Minhamite is a quiet farming locality in Victoria's Western District, known for its productive sheep and beef grazing properties set across the volcanic plains of south-west Victoria.

Is Minhamite a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Minhamite is part of the Moyne LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.