Minvalara at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
22
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Minvalara.
The postcode for Minvalara is 5422 (SA).
Minvalara (5422) sits in the Orroroo Carrieton region of South Australia.
Minvalara has roughly 22 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Minvalara 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Minvalara's population at 22, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Lone-person households are notable here (100%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
22
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
100%
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)
$155/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$132/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
22
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Minvalara.
Local schools for Minvalara
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Government School Catchment
Peterborough Primary School
Peterborough High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
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Frequently asked
About Minvalara.
- What is the Minvalara postcode?
- Minvalara is in the 5422 postcode, in SA, in the Orroroo Carrieton region.
- Where is Minvalara?
- Minvalara is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5422, in the Orroroo Carrieton region.
- What is the average rent in Minvalara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $155, for units it's $132.
- What schools are in Minvalara?
- There are 3 schools serving Minvalara on this page, including Peterborough Primary School, Peterborough High School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Minvalara?
- Minvalara has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Minvalara?
- Minvalara is close to Sunnybrae, Peterborough, Yatina, Yongala, Ucolta.
- What is the population of Minvalara?
- The population of Minvalara is approximately 22 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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