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SA · Wudinna Council

Minnipa, 5654

Est. population · Jun 2025

179

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

0.0%

Median age

49

Median income

$1,124/wk

Employment rate

54.6%

Languages at home

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

  • Green suburb
  • Heritage area
  • Excellent transport
What Minnipa is known for: Green suburb, Heritage area, Excellent transport

Suburb profile

Minnipa offers a slower smaller community life in Wudinna Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many comparable suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.

At a glance

Minnipa snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

179

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

22.5%

Census unoccupied dwellings

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Safety

50th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

27th

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Population

Estimated resident population

179(June 2025)

0.0% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 27th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
0.0%
5-year growth
0.0%
Change in 1 year
0
Change in 5 years
0
Growth rank in SA
27th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~200), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
174
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$1,124
Dwelling vacancy
22.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
20 of 89
Median monthly mortgage
$511
Employment rate
54.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
62 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
6
Against the person
1
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
33.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 174 residents
State safety percentile
50.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
2
Decrease (daily rate)
-33.2%

Most common offence types

  • Graffiti1
  • Other Theft3
  • Sct - Non Residence1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Minnipa Play Centrekindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Railway Tce / Clive St - North East side (Minnipa PO)
  • Railway Tce / Clive St - South West side (Minnipa PO)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
5
Parks (OSM)
5

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

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Wudinna Hospital (43.1 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
5
Participants per 1,000 residents
27.9

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
30° / 15°
Rainfall
41 mm · ~5 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
24° / 11°
Rainfall
65 mm · ~8 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 7°
Rainfall
143 mm · ~18 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
24° / 10°
Rainfall
86 mm · ~11 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 1 proposal

  • March 2026

  • Verandah
    2 CLIVE ST MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals

  • September 2025

  • Replace Existing Verandah
    4A MOSELEY TCE MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made
  • Verandah (Spectator Shelter) to existing Bowls Club Recreation Area
    2 MOSELEY TCE MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Integrated development comprising a petrol filling station (petrol and diesel) with associated retail sales and warehouse component, signage, car parking and landscaping
    LOT 39 EYRE HWY MINNIPA SA 5654Under Assessment
2024· 2 proposals

  • September 2024

  • Stratco Sanctuary Patio attached to fascia of existing dwelling.
    37 THOMAS ST MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made

  • April 2024

  • Shed
    32 JAMES ST MINNIPA SA 5654Under Assessment
2023· 3 proposals

  • November 2023

  • Agricultural building and domestic shed
    91 MOUNT DAMPER RD MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Verandah
    24 RAILWAY TCE MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • Agricultural Shed
    765 YARDEA RD MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals

  • October 2022

  • The proposal is comprising the following: • 40-metre tall monopole. • Six (6) panel antennas to be mounted on a triangular headframe at the top of the monopole; • Ancillary equipment including tower mounted amplifiers (TMAs), a gps antenna, cabling and feeders; • Equipment shelter (3.0m x 2.38m x 2.97m) connected to the monopole by an overhead cable tray; • A 2.4-metre high security fencing around the compound area within the property; and • Double access gates and an upgrade of existing crossov
    LOT 119 EYRE HWY MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made

  • August 2022

  • Carport
    6 MCNAMARA RD MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made

  • July 2022

  • Shed - Outbuilding
    30 THOMAS ST MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made

  • May 2022

  • Informal campground with small amenities building
    764 PILDAPPA RD MINNIPA SA 5654Under Assessment

  • February 2022

  • Agricultural shed
    765 YARDEA RD MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Verandahs. Both dimensions are the same for front and back.
    3 TRAVERS TCE MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made

  • November 2021

  • Carport and new verandah/pergola replacing existing
    18 REDDING RD MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made

  • October 2021

  • Replacement of car shed. Old carport to be demolished.
    21-23 RAILWAY TCE MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made

  • September 2021

  • Agricultural shed 27m x 15m
    377 BOCKELBERG RD MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made

  • June 2021

  • Plant nursery - Service Trade Premises
    18 REDDING RD MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made
2020· 1 proposal

  • October 2020

  • Domestic outbuilding in the form of a car shed.
    1 MCKENZIE RD MINNIPA SA 5654Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
  • J & T CUMMINGS PTY LTD
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • WUDINNA DISTRICT COUNCIL
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 heritage places

  • Pildappa Rock [Designated as a place of geological significance]792 Pildappa Road MINNIPAState heritage
  • Yarwondutta Rock TankYardea Road MINNIPAState heritage
  • Yarwondutta Rock and Quarry [Designated as a place of geological significance]Yardea Road MINNIPAState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Grey
Member of Parliament
Tom VENNING (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
128,707
Turnout (2025)
89.4%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+5.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 102.5 km away).

Coalition 83.9%Labor 16.1%

29.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -2.5 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • MinnipaLabor 15.9% · Coalition 84.1% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
  • PoocheraLabor 14.9% · Coalition 85.1% TPP (2025)28.4 km away
  • WudinnaLabor 18.7% · Coalition 81.3% TPP (2025)41.4 km away
  • Port KennyLabor 22.8% · Coalition 77.2% TPP (2025)55.8 km away
  • WirrullaLabor 21.8% · Coalition 78.2% TPP (2025)71.4 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Wudinna Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.