Mount Alexander Shire Council
Minto
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
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Lone person
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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
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
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
Sarah Redfern Public School
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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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.
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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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