Minto Heights, NSW 2566 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Minto Heights is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2566, home to 384 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Camden local government area and roughly 38 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 384
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $2,178 /week
- Median personal income
- $791 /week
- Median family income
- $2,125 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Campbelltown (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $430 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Minto Public School
- Sarah Redfern High School
- Sarah Redfern Public School
- Passfield Park School
- St Andrews Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 28 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 87 bus stops
- LKR Somerset St
- Minto Station, Somerset St
- Minto Station, Platform 1
- Minto Station, Platform 2
- CCP Somerset St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 restaurants
- 31 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 38.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 79.3% of the 145 resolvable premises in Minto Heights. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 18.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 2.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 79.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,245 across postcode 2566 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 392 violent offences, 256 theft, 193 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Minto Heights?
Minto Heights (NSW 2566) had 384 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Minto Heights?
The median advertised rent in Minto Heights is $430/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Minto Heights?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Minto Heights covering government sectors. Nearest include: Minto Public School (0.6 km), Sarah Redfern High School (0.8 km), Sarah Redfern Public School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Minto Heights?
Minto Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (79.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Minto Heights?
Across postcode 2566, 1,245 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (392), theft (256), property damage (193). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Minto Heights?
In Minto Heights, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (38.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Minto Heights?
89 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Minto Heights centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 28 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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