Minmi
NSW 2287 · Newcastle
700 (2021) → 749 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Minmi is a high growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2287, about 117km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $697K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 25/100, and is about 14km inland. Minmi has an overall score of 38/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2287 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.86%), New Zealand (0.71%), Wales (0.57%), Poland (0.43%)
Top languages: Polish (0.43%), Thai (0.43%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 995 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Minmi Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1018
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bishop Tyrrell Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1085
- Glendore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1019
- Maryland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 996
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.5kmICSEA 1076
- Black Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 982
- Callaghan College Wallsend CampusSecondary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 952
- North AcademySecondary · Independent · 4.6kmICSEA 966
- Plattsburg Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 910
- West Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 950
- Edgeworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 967
- St Benedict's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1037
- Alesco Secondary CollegeSecondary · Independent · 5.1kmICSEA 949
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Minmi
Is Minmi safe?
Minmi has a residential safety score of 5/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,571 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Minmi?
In Minmi, the median house price is $697K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Minmi from Sydney CBD?
Minmi is about 117.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Minmi?
Minmi has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1018 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Minmi?
Minmi has a transport score of 25/100 and 14 bus stops.