Minlaton, SA 5575 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Minlaton is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5575, home to 1,018 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Yorke Peninsula local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 97 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$200 /wk
Population1,018
Median age56
Area271.3 km²
To CBD97 km
LGAYorke Peninsula

Demographics

Population
1,018
Median age
56 years
Median household income
$1,046 /week
Median personal income
$580 /week
Median family income
$1,352 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Yorke Peninsula
Statistical region (SA4)
Barossa - Yorke - Mid North
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Grey
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$200 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,049
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Minlaton District School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 3 parks and reserves
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 437 mm
  • Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 90.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 76.9% of the 700 resolvable premises in Minlaton. 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: 0.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 76.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 19.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.9%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 41 across postcode 5575 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 13 violent offences, 12 property damage, 6 theft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Minlaton?

Minlaton (SA 5575) had 1,018 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Yorke Peninsula local government area.

What is the median rent in Minlaton?

The median advertised rent in Minlaton is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Minlaton?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Minlaton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Minlaton District School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Minlaton?

Minlaton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (76.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Minlaton?

Across postcode 5575, 41 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (13), property damage (12), theft (6). 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 Minlaton?

In Minlaton, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (90.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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