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Minyip

VIC 3392 • Victoria

525
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
370.28 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalWimmeraHistoric

About Minyip

Minyip is a small agricultural town in the Wimmera region of Victoria, within the Shire of Yarriambiack approximately 320 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 50 kilometres north of Horsham. With a population of around 525 residents, Minyip has been shaped by the grain industry since its establishment in the 1870s, when European selectors began farming the surrounding plains. The town's name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning ashes or camping place, reflecting the area's long history of Indigenous occupation.

Known locally as the Heart of the Wheat Belt, Minyip's identity is deeply tied to dryland agriculture, with grain production and handling remaining the dominant industries on the surrounding plains. Heritage landmarks including a courthouse dating from 1886 and St John's Lutheran Church reflect the town's European farming heritage, while grain silos built in the 1930s remain a feature of the landscape. Minyip suits those who value genuine Wimmera country living, with Horsham providing the nearest access to larger retail centres, hospital services, and secondary schools.

Minyip falls under postcode 3392 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3392
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.43°, 142.68°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
370.28 km²
Elevation
0m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Minyip for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$180K
3 sales · ▲ 6.2% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Horsham 45-55 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
320 km
By Train
No rail service; drive to Horsham (~50 km) for limited V/Line services to Melbourne (~3 hr 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min - 4 hr via Western Highway (A8)
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 30 min via Western Highway (A8)

🛣️ Car essential; Western Highway provides main route south to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Minyip has a small main street with basic services, but a car is needed for most shopping and all healthcare needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
525
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Minyip known for? +

Minyip is known as the Heart of the Wheat Belt, a celebrated grain and dryland farming town in Victoria's Wimmera region. The town has a rich agricultural heritage dating to the 1870s, with historic landmarks including an 1886 courthouse and St John's Lutheran Church.

How far is Minyip from Horsham? +

Minyip is approximately 50 kilometres north of Horsham, making it a 45-55 minute drive via local roads.

Does Minyip have public transport? +

Minyip has no rail service. The nearest train station with V/Line services is at Horsham, approximately 50 km south. Public bus connections are limited, and a car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Minyip? +

Minyip had a population of approximately 525 residents at the 2021 Census, making it a small but historically significant rural town in the Yarriambiack Shire.

Is Minyip a good place to live? +

Minyip offers an authentic Wimmera lifestyle with affordable property, a welcoming community, and the wide open spaces of the wheat belt. It suits those who embrace rural living and do not mind the distance from larger centres like Horsham and Ballarat.

What is the postcode for Minyip? +

The postcode for Minyip, VIC is 3392.

What is the median house price in Minyip? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $180,000, up 6.2% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.