SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Mintaro, SA, 5415
Current weather
10.3°CMainly clear
76% humidity · 29.8 km/h wind · 12.1° / 8.7° today · 8 mm rain
Desirability index
#130 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Mintaro is a small locality in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys area, home to around 218 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 4 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 18.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $380, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,437
- Dwelling vacancy
- 40.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 55 of 137
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,475
- Employment rate
- 59.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 3 / 0
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 (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $380
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 4
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 18.3
- State safety percentile
- 23.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 1
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Burra St / Burton St - East side (Mintaro)
- Burra St / Burton St - West side (Mintaro)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
88 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
April 2026
- Change of use from shed (store) to dwelling, alterations to the external façade, carport addition, internal fit out and pergola6 MERILDIN RD MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
- Outbuildings (shed extension and carport/garage) and above ground rainwater tank26 HILL ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
- Swimming pool and associated fencing and safety features26 HILL ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
March 2026
- Land division (Torrens Title - 1 into 2 allotments)33 JACKA RD MINTARO SA 5415Under Assessment
- Change of use from dwelling to tourist accommodation33 WAKEFIELD ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
February 2026
- Land division (boundary realignment - 3 into 3 allotments)17 HILL ST MINTARO SA 5415;21 HILL ST MINTARO SA 5415;33 YOUNG ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
January 2026
- Conversion of existing outbuilding (shed) and carport to ancillary accommodation and construction of outbuilding (shed/garage) and breezeway (verandah)32 JOLLY WAY MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)33 JACKA RD MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
- Front fencing and gates17 BURRA ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
November 2025
- Agricultural building (sheep shelter)263 MINTARO RD MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
- Restoration of a State Heritage Place (Heritage No. 14446 - Former Carpenter's Workshop/Stables) to be utilised as an outbuilding23 BURRA ST MINTARO SA 5415Under Assessment
September 2025
- Dwelling addition (rumpus/library room)25 BRIGHT ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of a single storey dwelling for residential purposes constructed off site and transported to the finished location35 KING ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
June 2025
- Detached dwelling with verandahs and decks under main roof and 2 above ground water tanksLOT 5 WAKEFIELD ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
May 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with ancillary carport, verandahs and above-ground rainwater tanksLOT 1 BURTON ST MINTARO SA 5415Under Assessment
April 2025
- Land Division (Torrens Title - 1 into 2 allotments)6 STEIN ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
March 2025
- Outbuilding (shed) with attached verandahLOT 96 KINGSTON RD MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
- Detached dwelling with attached decks and verandahs and roof mounted solar panels35 KING ST MINTARO SA 5415Under Assessment
February 2025
- Outbuilding (garage) - Seek retrospective approval for enclosing carport portion of building) and approval for a replacement above ground water tank36 WAKEFIELD ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
January 2025
- Change of use from shop to tourist accommodation/workers accommodation and associated internal building works76 BURRA ST MINTARO SA 5415Under Assessment
2024· 6 proposals
October 2024
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including construction of two storey addition to the rear of the existing cottage, breezeway and carport101 TRILLIANS HILL RD MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
August 2024
- Detached dwelling with verandahs and deckLOT 1 SHORT ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
April 2024
- Outbuilding (garage) with attached carport and outbuilding (shed)LOT 377 THOMPSON PRIEST RD MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
- Land division (boundary realignment - 3 into 3 allotments)115 BURRA ST MINTARO SA 5415;2 JONES RD MINTARO SA 5415;LOT 344 CATHOLIC CHURCH RD MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
February 2024
- Verandah and deck additions to an existing detached dwelling34 SLATE QUARRY RD MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage and carport) and 2 above ground water tanks13 SHORT ST MINTARO SA 5415;LOT 30 SHORT ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
2023· 16 proposals
December 2023
- Carport50 SLATE QUARRY RD MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
- Solar photovoltaic panels (roof mounted) and associated battery storage system8 BURRA ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
- Boundary re-alignment (2 into 2)961 BOWMANS RD MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
October 2023
- Change of use from office/store to tourist accommodation with associated signage45 WAKEFIELD ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
July 2023
- Detached dwelling and rainwater tanks (2 x above ground)LOT 4 WAKEFIELD ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
June 2023
- Swimming pool with associated decking and safety barriers40 CATHOLIC CHURCH RD MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)25 KING ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
April 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling (second-hand transportable)180 KADLUNGA RD MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
- External and internal repair works to the existing State Heritage Place (I.D 14455)63 BURRA ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
March 2023
- Tourist accommodation (change of use for existing building from outbuilding), verandah, carport and above ground water tank20 KING ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
- Change of use from garage to ancillary accommodation, alterations and additions to the existing building and verandah25 BRIGHT ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
- ShedLOT 101 YOUNG ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
February 2023
- Outbuilding (shed) and carport92 KINGSTON RD MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
- Verandah7 TORR ST MINTARO SA 5415Decision Made
2022· 14 proposals
14 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 19 proposals
19 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 13 proposals
13 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Martindale Hall Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 41.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #130 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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