Demographics
Minyip is approximately 389.72 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Minyip was 524. The population is 47% male and 53% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Minyip are $300 to $449. The most common weekly income bracket is $300 to $399 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $0 to $74.Description
Minyip is a quiet service town in the Wimmera. Minyip is located 309 km north-west of Melbourne via Ararat and Stawell. It is in the Shire of Yarriambiack local government area. At the 2011 census, Minyip had a population of 667. The town is known as the "Heart of the Wheat belt". Dryland agriculture especially grain production and handling is one of the region's major industries. Minyip main street currently boasts an IGA supermarket, post office/newsagent, pharmacy, internet cafe, hairdresser, butcher, opportunity shop, and art and craft centre as well as two pubs — the Commercial Hotel and the Club Hotel.