Minnipa, SA 5654

EllistonAll suburbs in postcode 5654

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Median house price

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Rent in Minnipa

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What to know about Minnipa

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.

What it’s like to live here

Summer days here average around 33°C (hot), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 295 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schools in Minnipa

Schools serving Minnipa: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Karcultaby Area School

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Wudinna Area School

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Location

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%
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
10%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

6 offences recorded in 2025-26

Top offence categories
OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY5 (83.3%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON1 (16.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of June 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
295 mm
Hottest month, avg max
32.7°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.5°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions 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 suburb in the Elliston area, SA 5654.
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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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