Mingbool at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
123
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Mingbool.
The postcode for Mingbool is 5291 (SA).
Mingbool (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Mingbool has roughly 123 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mingbool scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mingbool's population at 123, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (95% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
123
Median age
43
Family households
95%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$750/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$263/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
123
Median age: 43
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mingbool.
Local schools for Mingbool
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Government School Catchment
Suttontown Primary School
Mount Gambier North Primary School
Mulga Street Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Mingbool.
- What is the Mingbool postcode?
- Mingbool is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- Where is Mingbool?
- Mingbool is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5291, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Mingbool?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $750, for units it's $263.
- What schools are in Mingbool?
- There are 15 schools serving Mingbool on this page, including Suttontown Primary School, St Martins Lutheran College, Mount Gambier North Primary School.
- How walkable is Mingbool?
- Mingbool has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mingbool?
- Mingbool is close to Mil Lel, Tarpeena, Wandilo, Pleasant Park, Dismal Swamp.
- What is the population of Mingbool?
- The population of Mingbool is approximately 123 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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