Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Mintaro
Mintaro at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
218
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Mintaro.
Mintaro (5415) sits in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys region of South Australia.
Mintaro has roughly 218 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mintaro 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mintaro's population at 218, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
218
Median age
52
Family households
80%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
218
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mintaro.
Local schools for Mintaro
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Government School Catchment
Watervale Primary School
Manoora Primary School
Auburn Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Mintaro.
- What is the Mintaro postcode?
- Mintaro is in the 5415 postcode, in SA, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mintaro?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Mintaro?
- There are 7 schools serving Mintaro on this page, including Watervale Primary School, Manoora Primary School, Auburn Primary School.
- How walkable is Mintaro?
- Mintaro has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mintaro?
- Mintaro is close to Stanley, Polish Hill River, Penwortham, Manoora, Watervale.
- What is the population of Mintaro?
- Mintaro has approximately 218 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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