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NSW · Campbelltown (NSW) Council

Minto, NSW, 2566

Desirability index

39.7/100

#444 among Metro Sydney suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Minto is a mid-sized suburb in the Campbelltown (NSW) area, home to around 13,940 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,594 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-9%), roughly 114.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $635, 8 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
13,940
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,646
Dwelling vacancy
4.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
197 of 4,398
Median monthly mortgage
$2,100
Employment rate
51.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
423 / 679 / 171

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Houses (January to March 2026)
$660
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
138

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
1,594
Against the person
465
Against property
619
Rate per 1,000 residents
114.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 30 residents
State safety percentile
10.3th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-9.2%

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault140
  • Fraud103
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment145
  • Malicious Damage To Property172
  • Transport Regulatory Offences194

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
8
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,001
  • Al-Faisal College - CampbelltownCombined
  • Campbellfield Public SchoolPrimary
  • Minto Public SchoolPrimary
  • Passfield Park SchoolSpecial
  • Sarah Redfern High SchoolSecondary
  • Sarah Redfern Public SchoolPrimary
  • The Grange Public SchoolPrimary
  • Zahra Grammar SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

185 public transport stops in this suburb

  • CCP Minto Rd
  • CCP Somerset St
  • FTB Somerset St
  • Minto Station
  • STR/LFT To P1

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

291 planning-related records

2026· 31 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure
    114 2 SARK GROVE MINTO 2566Additional Information Requested
  • Place of public worship; Hours of operation and trading
    9 MONTORE ROAD MINTO 2566Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    13-17 EAGLEVIEW ROAD MINTO 2566Under Assessment
  • Warehouse or distribution centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    6 5 MERRYVALE ROAD MINTO 2566Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    46 MINTO ROAD MINTO 2566Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure
    16 HERBORN PLACE MINTO 2566Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    52 MINTO ROAD MINTO 2566Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Residential Accommodation
    15 STOCKALLS PLACE MINTO 2566Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)
    17-23 AIRDS ROAD MINTO 2566Additional Information Requested
  • Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    9 CLARK PLACE MINTO 2566Withdrawn
  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    21 BENHAM ROAD MINTO 2566Determined
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
    15 BLANE STREET MINTO 2566Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Subdivision
    25 EAGLEVIEW ROAD MINTO 2566Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure
    91 AIRDS ROAD MINTO 2566Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure
    46 AIRDS ROAD MINTO 2566Under Assessment
  • Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure
    114 2 SARK GROVE MINTO 2566Determined

  • April 2026

  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    43 SURREY STREET MINTO 2566Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    21 LILLAS PLACE MINTO 2566Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    42 LONGHURST ROAD MINTO 2566Determined

  • March 2026

  • Subdivision
    42 PHYLLIS STREET MINTO 2566Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    207 EAGLEVIEW ROAD MINTO 2566Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    21 BENHAM ROAD MINTO 2566Determined

  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    10 LANE PLACE MINTO 2566Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    42 COCHRANE STREET MINTO 2566Determined
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care; Community facility
    105 TOWNSON AVENUE MINTO 2566Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure
    12 ALLEN PLACE MINTO 2566Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    118 EAGLEVIEW ROAD MINTO 2566Determined
  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    64 KENT STREET MINTO 2566Under Assessment
  • Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry
    2 MAGNUM PLACE MINTO 2566Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    52 MINTO ROAD MINTO 2566Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry; Hours of operation and trading
    16 AIRDS ROAD MINTO 2566Determined
2025· 58 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    21 BENHAM ROAD MINTO 2566Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility
    4 SURREY STREET MINTO 2566Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    42 LONGHURST ROAD MINTO 2566Determined
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    19 DURHAM STREET MINTO 2566Determined

  • November 2025

  • Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Mobile food and drink outlet; Outdoor dining - general; Retail Premise
    2 10 REDFERN ROAD MINTO 2566Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    30 GLENELLA WAY MINTO 2566Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Freight transport facility
    19 SWAFFHAM ROAD MINTO 2566Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation
    121 MINTO ROAD MINTO 2566Withdrawn
  • Erection of a new structure; Mortuary
    1 48 WESTMORELAND ROAD MINTO 2566Withdrawn
2024· 41 proposals

41 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 45 proposals

45 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 43 proposals

43 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 37 proposals

37 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 36 proposals

36 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

90 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bike Lockers - Minto Station, Somerset StBicycle Parking
  • Airds Rd after Ben Lomond RdBus stop
  • Airds Rd before Ben Lomond RdBus stop
  • Ben Lomond Rd after Campbelltown RdBus stop
  • Ben Lomond Rd before Bartle AvBus stop
  • Ben Lomond Rd before Campbelltown RdBus stop
  • Ben Lomond Rd before Longhurst RdBus stop
  • Benham Rd after Boyer PlBus stop
  • Benham Rd after Longhurst RdBus stop
  • Benham Rd at Gawler AvBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

20 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Ashmead ReservePark
  • Benham ReservePark
  • Byram ReservePark
  • C C Murray ParkPark
  • Coronation ParkPark
  • Etchell ReservePark
  • Jasper Hansen ParkPark
  • John Rider ReservePark
  • Kayess ParkPark
  • Longhurst ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • childcarechildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
28
Parks (OSM)
23

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
39.7/100
Cohort rank
#444 among Metro Sydney suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • CCP Minto Rdtransport
  • CCP Somerset Sttransport
  • FTB Somerset Sttransport
  • Minto Stationtransport
  • STR/LFT To P1transport
  • childcarechildcarechildcare
  • Ashmead Reservegovernmentpark
  • Benham Reservegovernmentpark
  • Byram Reservegovernmentpark
  • C C Murray Parkgovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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