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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Mintaro, 5415
Est. population · Jun 2025
226
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.8%
Median age
52
Median income
$1,437/wk
Employment rate
59.7%
Languages at home
2%non-English
Most common: Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, Mintaro keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Mintaro snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$380/wk
Population (ERP)
226
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
40.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#162
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
24th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
52nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 17.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6830th in Australia
- State rank
- 691st in SA
- Peer rank
- #162 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #261 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
226(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · +1.8% over 5 years · 52th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- +1.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +4
- Growth rank in SA
- 52th 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 (~250), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 84 / 3 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 4
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 17.7
- State safety percentile
- 24.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 1
- Increase (daily rate)
- +33.7%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Burra St / Burton St - East side (Mintaro)
- Burra St / Burton St - West side (Mintaro)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
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
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) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Clare Hospital (16.8 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)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.5
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 29° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 125 mm · ~16 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· 11 proposals
July 2026
- Installation of four (4) light towers ancillary to an existing sports facility83 MINTARO RD MINTARO SA 5415Under Assessment
- Slate sign56 BURRA ST MINTARO SA 5415Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling and deckingLOT 376 THOMPSON PRIEST RD MINTARO SA 5415Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features115 BURRA ST MINTARO SA 5415Under Assessment
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 5415Decision Made
- 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· 13 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
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
27 heritage places
- "Martindale Hall", Martindale Hall Conservation Park [Includes Mortlock Weapons Collection, Martindale Hall Billiards & Sporting Collection, Martindale Hall Pictorial & Martindale Hall Heraldic Collection - Objects of heritage significance]Manoora Road MINTAROState heritage
- 'Kadlunga' House and Stone Garden WallKadlunga Road MINTAROState heritage
- Devonshire House (former Devonshire Hotel & Footway)48 Burra Street MINTAROState heritage
- DwellingChurch Street MINTAROState heritage
- DwellingYoung Street MINTAROState heritage
- Dwelling & Kitchen72 Burra Street MINTAROState heritage
- Dwelling ('Wakefield Cottage')Wakefield Street MINTAROState heritage
- Dwelling (former Mintaro Anglican Church)Young Street MINTAROState heritage
- Dwelling (former Mintaro Police Station)81 Burra Street MINTAROState heritage
- Dwelling (former Shop & Dwelling)63 Burra Street MINTAROState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
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 25.5 km away).
Coalition 64.8%Labor 35.2%
10.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ManooraLabor 25.0% · Coalition 75.0% TPP (2025)8.7 km away
- WatervaleLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)11.5 km away
- Farrell FlatLabor 30.4% · Coalition 69.6% TPP (2025)12.1 km away
- AuburnLabor 47.4% · Coalition 52.6% TPP (2025)12.4 km away
- SaddleworthLabor 38.1% · Coalition 61.9% TPP (2025)16.3 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.