South Australia · Suburb Profile

Mintaro SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mintaro SA is 218 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mintaro is $759 per week ($39,468 per year). Median rent in Mintaro is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Mintaro has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Mintaro has a population density of 2.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mintaro is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mintaro is $1,475.

There were 4 recorded offences in Mintaro in 2024-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Mintaro Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mintaro Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$759/wk

$39,468 per year

#4333 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$295/wk

$1,278 per month

#5069 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,475/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mintaro Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (112) Female 47.7% (102)

Population Density

2.6

people per km²

218 people · 83.0 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,833

Family income/wk

Mintaro 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mintaro Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.1% 36 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.9% 27 dwellings

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

Mintaro Country of Birth

Australia

94.1%

England

5.9%

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

Mintaro Religion

No Religion

42.9%

Catholic

19.8%

Anglican

15.1%

Not stated

9.4%

Uniting Church

4.2%

Christian (other)

3.8%

Lutheran

2.4%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mintaro Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.5%

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

Mintaro Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

100.0%

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

Mintaro Employment

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Employed full-time

32.0% 55 people

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Employed part-time

29.7% 51 people

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Not in labour force

38.4% 66 people

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

Mintaro Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.0%

Bachelor Degree

32.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.6%

Postgraduate Degree

7.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

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

Mintaro Occupation

Managers

25.3%

Community & Personal Service

18.7%

Professionals

18.7%

Clerical & Administrative

12.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.0%

Labourers

8.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.3%

Sales Workers

4.0%

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

Mintaro Field of Study

Health

16.4%

Society & Culture

14.9%

Education

14.9%

Engineering

13.4%

Management & Commerce

11.9%

Agriculture & Environment

7.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.0%

Creative Arts

6.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.5%

Architecture & Building

4.5%

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

Mintaro Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mintaro Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

9.6%

$650-$799/wk

3.6%

$800-$999/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

24.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mintaro Marital Status

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Married

59.1% 110

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Divorced

14.5% 27

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Widowed

6.5% 12

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Never married

19.9% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mintaro Ancestry

English

40.1%

Australian

27.3%

Irish

10.4%

Scottish

8.8%

German

8.4%

Other

2.0%

Russian

1.7%

Italian

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mintaro School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

34.3%

Primary — Government

28.6%

Primary — Catholic

25.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.4%

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

Mintaro Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.0% 30

✅

No need for assistance

93.0% 396

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

Mintaro Volunteering

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Volunteer

38.3% 67

—

Not a volunteer

61.7% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mintaro Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

21.7%

$600-$799/mo

17.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

34.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mintaro How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.4%

Walked only

13.3%

Did not go to work

11.2%

Car (passenger)

7.1%

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

Mintaro Car Ownership

1 vehicle

34.1%

2 vehicles

41.8%

3 vehicles

13.2%

4+ vehicles

11.0%

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

Mintaro Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

21.8%

3 bedrooms

39.7%

4 bedrooms

34.6%

6+ bedrooms

3.8%

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

Mintaro Population Mobility

7.3%

moved in the last year

42.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mintaro Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

419

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mintaro Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

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

Mintaro Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

2.6%

$150-$299/wk

12.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mintaro Family Structure

Couple — no children

49.7%

Couple — children under 15

33.7%

Couple — no children under 15

9.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.6%

One parent — children under 15

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mintaro Military Service

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Previously served

4.0% 7

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Never served

96.0% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mintaro Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 26

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Did not provide

85.4% 152

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mintaro Children Ever Born

No children

56.1%

1 child

5.3%

2 children

14.0%

3 children

24.6%

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

Mintaro When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Mintaro Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.7%

5–14 hours

34.9%

15–29 hours

20.7%

30+ hours

10.7%

Did not do domestic work

13.0%

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

Mintaro Household Size

1 person

15.3%

2 persons

57.6%

3 persons

9.4%

4 persons

9.4%

5 persons

3.5%

6+ persons

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mintaro Where Residents Moved From

Same address

191

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Mintaro Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mintaro Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Property Damage

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Mintaro Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,437/wk

Median Rent $295/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.5%

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

If you earn X in Mintaro

Your weekly income

≈ $6,227/month

Median rent $295/wk

Left after rent $1,142/wk

Rent share 20.5%

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Mintaro vs State & National Average

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Pop: 110 Income: $457/wk Rent: $130/wk

Stone Well

Pop: 110 Income: $812/wk Rent: $390/wk

Rowland Flat

Pop: 110 Income: $1,069/wk Rent: $312/wk

Bull Creek (SA)

Pop: 111 Income: $643/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 111 Income: $465/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 111 Income: $556/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mintaro

What is the population of Mintaro SA?

The population of Mintaro SA is 218 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.6 people per km².Mintaro is ranked #6,733 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mintaro?

The median personal income in Mintaro SA is $759 per week, or $39,468 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,833 per week.Mintaro is ranked #4,333 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mintaro?

Median rent in Mintaro SA is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mintaro ranks #5,069 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mintaro?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mintaro SA is $1,475. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mintaro?

The median age in Mintaro SA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mintaro a good suburb to live in?

Mintaro is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 218.The median income is $759/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% 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: 40888. All dollar figures in AUD.