Minnipa at a glance
Population
174
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Minnipa.
The postcode for Minnipa is 5654 (SA).
Minnipa (5654) sits in the Elliston region of South Australia.
Minnipa has roughly 174 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Minnipa's population at 174, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (35%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
174
Median age
49
Family households
56%
Lone person
35%
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)
$100/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$110/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
174
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Minnipa.
Local schools for Minnipa
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Government School Catchment
Karcultaby Area School
Wudinna Area School
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Frequently asked
About Minnipa.
- What is the Minnipa postcode?
- Minnipa is in the 5654 postcode, in SA, in the Elliston region.
- Where is Minnipa?
- Minnipa is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5654, in the Elliston region.
- What is the average rent in Minnipa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $100, for units it's $110.
- What schools are in Minnipa?
- There are 2 schools serving Minnipa on this page, including Karcultaby Area School, Wudinna Area School.
- What suburbs are near Minnipa?
- Minnipa is close to Bockelberg, Pygery, Pygery, Karcultaby, Poochera.
- What is the population of Minnipa?
- The population of Minnipa is approximately 174 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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