Minnipa, SA: suburb profile

The population of Minnipa SA is 174 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Minnipa is $715 per week ($37,180 per year). Median rent in Minnipa is $110 per week ($477 per month). Minnipa has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Minnipa has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Minnipa is England. The most common religion is No religion (33.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minnipa is $511.

There were 4 recorded offences in Minnipa in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

Population
174
Census 2021
Median income
$715/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$110/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
49years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Minnipa vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Minnipa is $715 a week, 6% below the typical SA suburb ($759). Median rent is $110 a week, $190 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 9.8% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 49, 6 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMinnipaTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$715/wk$759/wk −6%$766/wk
Household income$1,124/wk$1,494/wk −25%$1,637/wk
Rent$110/wk$300/wk −63%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$511/mo$1,534/mo −67%$1,733/mo
Median age4943 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income9.8%19.5% −9.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Minnipa, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Minnipa Population

174 residents at the 2021 Census.

Minnipa Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$715/wk
$37,180 per year
Ranked 5,198 of 14,663
Median Rent
$110/wk
$477 per month
Ranked 8,585 of 14,663
Median Age
49years
11 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$511/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Minnipa Rent Prices & Affordability

10% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,124/wk
Median rent $110/wk
Rent to income 9.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Minnipa against your income

About $4,871 a month
Median rent $110/wk
Left after rent $1,014/wk
Rent share 9.8%

Minnipa Map

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People in Minnipa

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (81) Female 50.6% (83)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
174 people · 1007.9 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,791
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.7%
Netherlands
1.7%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%
Cambodia
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%
French
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
40.2%
Australian
35.6%
German
12.6%
Scottish
12.1%
Australian Aboriginal
6.3%
Irish
5.7%
Dutch
1.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
33.9%
Not stated
16.7%
Catholic
10.9%
Uniting Church
10.9%
Anglican
9.2%
Pentecostal
4.6%
Christian (other)
2.9%
Lutheran
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.8% 60
Separated
3.7% 5
Divorced
9.7% 13
Widowed
9.0% 12
Never married
32.8% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
43.8%
Couple: children under 15
43.8%
Couple: no children under 15
5.6%
One parent: children under 15
3.4%
One parent: no children under 15
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.8%
2 persons
35.2%
3 persons
21.1%
4 persons
5.6%
5 persons
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Minnipa

Housing Tenure

Of the 68 occupied private dwellings in Minnipa at the 2021 Census, 10.3% were rented, 50.0% owned outright and 14.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
13.2% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
50.0% 34 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
14.7% 10 dwellings
Rented
10.3% 7 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
4.4% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.3%
3 bedrooms
76.9%
4 bedrooms
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
27.3%
$450-$599/mo
36.4%
$600-$799/mo
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.2%
1 vehicle
27.6%
2 vehicles
31.0%
3 vehicles
25.9%
4+ vehicles
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Minnipa

Employment

Employed full-time
39.3% 44 people
Employed part-time
25.0% 28 people
Not in labour force
35.7% 40 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Managers
36.4%
Professionals
36.4%
Labourers
15.2%
Community & Personal Service
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
23.7%
$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
5.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.1%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
8.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.3%
$3,500+/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
91.8%
Did not go to work
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
33.3%
Education
28.6%
Health
23.8%
Management & Commerce
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
50.0%
Secondary: Government
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
77.6%
Has need for assistance
5.2%
Need for assistance not stated
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Arthritis
10
Heart disease
8
Diabetes
7
Asthma
5
Lung condition
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
9.4% 11
Did not provide
90.6% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
40.0% 48
Not a volunteer
60.0% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.9% 6
Never served
95.1% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

2 children
31.8%
3 children
50.0%
4 children
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1961: 1970
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

8.6%
moved in the last year
18.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
127
Moved from SA
13

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5: 14 hours
25.8%
15: 29 hours
9.4%
30+ hours
14.1%
Did not do domestic work
28.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Minnipa Crime Statistics

4 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Break & Enter
2
Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnipa

What is the population of Minnipa SA?

The population of Minnipa SA is 174 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km². Minnipa is ranked #7,344 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Minnipa?

The median personal income in Minnipa SA is $715 per week, or $37,180 per year. The median household income is $1,124 per week. Family income is $1,791 per week. Minnipa is ranked #5,198 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Minnipa?

Median rent in Minnipa SA is $110 per week ($477 per month). Rent represents 9.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Minnipa ranks #8,585 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Minnipa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minnipa SA is $511. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Minnipa?

The median age in Minnipa SA is 49 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Minnipa a good suburb to live in?

Minnipa is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 174. The median income is $715/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40887. All dollar figures in AUD.