Mount Alexander Shire Council

Minto

VIC3551

Minto at a glance

Population

35.6k

Median age 37

The brief

What to know about Minto.

Minto (3551) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.

Minto has roughly 35,614 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters.

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What it’s like to live here.

Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Minto's population at 35,614, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

35,614

Median age

37

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$360/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$306/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

35,614

Median age: 37

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Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Minto.

Local schools for Minto

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Government School Catchment

Sarah Redfern High School

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Sarah Redfern Public School

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Passfield Park School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1302 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

26.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.4°C

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Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Minto.

What is the Minto postcode?
Minto is in the 3551 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Minto?
The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
What schools are in Minto?
There are 20 schools serving Minto on this page, including Sarah Redfern High School, Sarah Redfern Public School, Passfield Park School.
What suburbs are near Minto?
Minto is close to Yarrunga.
What is the population of Minto?
Minto has approximately 35,614 residents. The median age is 37.

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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