Minnipa SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Minnipa SA is 174 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Minnipa is $715 per week ($37,180 per year). Median rent in Minnipa is $110 per week ($477 per month). Minnipa has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Minnipa has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Minnipa is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minnipa is $511.

There were 4 recorded offences in Minnipa in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Minnipa Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Minnipa Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$715/wk
$37,180 per year
#5198 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$110/wk
$477 per month
#8585 of 14,663
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$511/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Minnipa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (81) Female 50.6% (83)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
174 people · 1007.9 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,791
Family income/wk

Minnipa 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
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Minnipa Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
77.3% 34 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
22.7% 10 dwellings

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

Minnipa Country of Birth

Australia
93.2%
England
6.8%

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

Minnipa Religion

No Religion
36.9%
Not stated
18.1%
Catholic
11.9%
Uniting Church
11.9%
Anglican
10.0%
Pentecostal
5.0%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Lutheran
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Minnipa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.7%

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

Minnipa Employment

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Employed full-time
39.3% 44 people
Employed part-time
25.0% 28 people
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Not in labour force
35.7% 40 people

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

Minnipa Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Minnipa Occupation

Managers
36.4%
Professionals
36.4%
Labourers
15.2%
Community & Personal Service
12.1%

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

Minnipa Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
33.3%
Education
28.6%
Health
23.8%
Management & Commerce
14.3%

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

Minnipa Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Minnipa Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
23.7%
$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
5.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Minnipa Marital Status

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Married
44.8% 60
↔️
Separated
3.7% 5
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Divorced
9.7% 13
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Widowed
9.0% 12
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Never married
32.8% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Minnipa Ancestry

English
34.3%
Australian
30.4%
German
10.8%
Scottish
10.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.4%
Irish
4.9%
Other
2.5%
Dutch
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Minnipa School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Minnipa Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.0% 17
No need for assistance
94.0% 267

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

Minnipa Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
40.0% 48
Not a volunteer
60.0% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Minnipa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
27.3%
$450-$599/mo
36.4%
$600-$799/mo
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Minnipa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
91.8%
Did not go to work
8.2%

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

Minnipa Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.2%
1 vehicle
27.6%
2 vehicles
31.0%
3 vehicles
25.9%
4+ vehicles
10.3%

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

Minnipa Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.3%
3 bedrooms
76.9%
4 bedrooms
10.8%

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

Minnipa Population Mobility

8.6%
moved in the last year
18.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Minnipa Indigenous Population

5.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
15
Indigenous residents
261
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Minnipa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Arthritis
10
Heart disease
8
Diabetes
7
Asthma
5
Lung condition
4

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

Minnipa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.1%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
8.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.3%
$3,500+/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Minnipa Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.8%
Couple — children under 15
43.8%
Couple — no children under 15
5.6%
One parent — children under 15
3.4%
One parent — no children under 15
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Minnipa Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.9% 6
👤
Never served
95.1% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Minnipa Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
9.4% 11
Did not provide
90.6% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Minnipa Children Ever Born

2 children
31.8%
3 children
50.0%
4 children
18.2%

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

Minnipa When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1961–1970
10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Minnipa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5–14 hours
25.8%
15–29 hours
9.4%
30+ hours
14.1%
Did not do domestic work
28.9%

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

Minnipa Household Size

1 person
33.8%
2 persons
35.2%
3 persons
21.1%
4 persons
5.6%
5 persons
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Minnipa Where Residents Moved From

Same address
127
Moved from SA
13

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

Minnipa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Minnipa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Break & Enter
2
Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Minnipa Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,124/wk
Median Rent $110/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.8%

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

If you earn X in Minnipa

≈ $4,871/month
Median rent $110/wk
Left after rent $1,014/wk
Rent share 9.8%

Minnipa vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minnipa

What is the population of Minnipa SA?

The population of Minnipa SA is 174 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Minnipa is ranked #7,344 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Minnipa?

The median personal income in Minnipa SA is $715 per week, or $37,180 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $1,791 per week.Minnipa is ranked #5,198 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Minnipa?

Median rent in Minnipa SA is $110 per week ($477 per month).Rent represents 9.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Minnipa ranks #8,585 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Minnipa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minnipa SA is $511. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Minnipa?

The median age in Minnipa SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Minnipa a good suburb to live in?

Minnipa is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 174.The median income is $715/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40887. All dollar figures in AUD.