Orroroo Carrieton

Minvalara

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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Day to day

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

22

Median age: 40

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY1 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Minvalara.

Local schools for Minvalara

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Peterborough Primary School

U, R-6CoEdGovernment
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Peterborough High School

U, 7-12CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

St Joseph's School

R-9CoEdCatholic
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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.

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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