South Australia · Suburb Profile

Mimili SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mimili, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mimili SA is 277 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mimili is $356 per week ($18,512 per year). Median rent in Mimili is $78 per week ($338 per month). Mimili has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mimili has a population density of 21.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

There were 29 recorded offences in Mimili in 2025-26, a rate of 105 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (15 offences).

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Mimili Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mimili Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$356/wk

$18,512 per year

#8807 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$78/wk

$338 per month

#8740 of 14,663

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Median Age

27years

11 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.8 · 1.5 per bedroom

Mimili Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.6% (120) Female 57.4% (162)

Population Density

21.7

people per km²

277 people · 12.8 km²

Households

3.8

Avg household size

1.5

Persons per bedroom

$766

Family income/wk

Mimili Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mimili Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Mimili Religion

No Religion

44.5%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

11.0%

Other Religions Tot

11.0%

Uniting Church

11.0%

Not stated

8.4%

Christian (other)

6.2%

Lutheran

4.5%

Catholic

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mimili Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

30.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Mimili Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.5%

Other

49.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Mimili Employment

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Employed full-time

23.5% 46 people

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Employed part-time

11.2% 22 people

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Unemployed

15.8% 31 people

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Not in labour force

49.5% 97 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Mimili Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

48.6%

Certificate I/II

31.4%

Certificate III/IV

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Mimili Occupation

Professionals

51.2%

Managers

22.0%

Community & Personal Service

19.5%

Labourers

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Mimili Field of Study

Education

42.9%

Society & Culture

37.1%

Management & Commerce

11.4%

Health

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Mimili Dwelling Types

Separate house

86.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mimili Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$650-$799/wk

17.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mimili Marital Status

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Married

49.5% 101

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Separated

5.9% 12

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Divorced

2.9% 6

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Widowed

1.5% 3

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Never married

40.2% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mimili Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

80.7%

English

5.1%

Australian

4.4%

Other

3.4%

Scottish

3.1%

Irish

2.0%

German

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mimili School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.8%

Secondary — Government

34.3%

Pre-school

26.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Mimili Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.0% 5

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No need for assistance

99.0% 505

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Mimili Volunteering

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Volunteer

6.6% 13

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Not a volunteer

93.4% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mimili How People Get to Work

Walked only

65.6%

Car (driver)

25.0%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Did not go to work

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Mimili Car Ownership

0 vehicles

46.3%

1 vehicle

25.4%

2 vehicles

19.4%

3 vehicles

4.5%

4+ vehicles

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Mimili Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

35.4%

3 bedrooms

50.8%

4 bedrooms

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Mimili Population Mobility

24.9%

moved in the last year

30.1%

moved in the last 5 years

28.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mimili Indigenous Population

89.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

480

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mimili Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Mental health

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Mimili Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

32.0%

$300-$399/wk

17.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

4.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mimili Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.6%

One parent — children under 15

21.0%

Couple — no children

19.7%

Couple — no children under 15

6.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mimili Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 26

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Did not provide

86.9% 173

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mimili Children Ever Born

No children

48.6%

1 child

20.8%

2 children

9.7%

3 children

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Mimili Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.6%

5–14 hours

35.2%

15–29 hours

21.6%

30+ hours

3.5%

Did not do domestic work

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Mimili Household Size

1 person

12.5%

2 persons

23.4%

3 persons

18.8%

4 persons

6.3%

5 persons

18.8%

6+ persons

20.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mimili Where Residents Moved From

Same address

202

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Mimili Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.2%

Blended family — no other children

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mimili Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 29 total

Assault

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Mimili Schools

schools nearby

government

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avg ICSEA score

total students

Mimili Anangu School Government

Combined · R-12 · 75 students

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Mimili Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,286/wk

Median Rent $78/wk

Rent-to-Income 6.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Mimili

Your weekly income

≈ $5,573/month

Median rent $78/wk

Left after rent $1,208/wk

Rent share 6.1%

Mimili vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Fisherman Bay

Pop: 140 Income: $458/wk Rent: $133/wk

Koonibba

Pop: 140 Income: $344/wk Rent: $88/wk

Nepean Bay

Pop: 140 Income: $528/wk Rent: $235/wk

Wisanger

Pop: 140 Income: $672/wk Rent: $240/wk

Shea-Oak Log

Pop: 141 Income: $821/wk Rent: $150/wk

Murray Bridge North

Pop: 142 Income: $557/wk Rent: $165/wk

Compare Mimili

Mimili vs Fisherman Bay →Mimili vs Koonibba →Mimili vs Nepean Bay →Mimili vs Wisanger →

Frequently Asked Questions About Mimili

What is the population of Mimili SA?

The population of Mimili SA is 277 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 21.7 people per km².Mimili is ranked #6,190 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mimili?

The median personal income in Mimili SA is $356 per week, or $18,512 per year.The median household income is $1,286 per week.Family income is $766 per week.Mimili is ranked #8,807 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mimili?

Median rent in Mimili SA is $78 per week ($338 per month).Rent represents 6.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mimili ranks #8,740 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Mimili?

The median age in Mimili SA is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mimili a good suburb to live in?

Mimili is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 277.The median income is $356/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40881. All dollar figures in AUD.