SA · Yorke Peninsula Council
Minlaton, 5575
Current weather
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Minlaton is a small locality in the Yorke Peninsula area, home to around 1,018 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 27 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+42%), roughly 26.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $350, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 1,018
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $1,046
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 75 of 509
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,049
- Employment rate
- 42.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 22 / 6 / 6
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $350
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 27
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 18
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 26.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 113 residents
- State safety percentile
- 38.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 12
- Increase (daily rate)
- +42.5%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental8
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury6
- Theft From Motor Vehicle4
- Threatening Behaviour2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 965
- Minlaton District Early Learning Ctr1 West TerracePreschools
- Minlaton District SchoolCombined · ICSEA 965
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main St / Fourth St - East side (Minlaton Rest Centre)
- Main St / Fourth St - West side (Minlaton Public Toilet)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
131 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
May 2026
- Land Division - 5 into 820 LAKE VIEW RD MINLATON SA 5575Under Assessment
April 2026
- 9 meters wide by 3 meter long veranda coming of the back of the house's porch out the back22 SECOND ST MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
March 2026
- CARPORT67 CROSER RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Installation of Swimming Pool and associated Safety Barrier693 BLUFF RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
February 2026
- Dwelling Alteration & Addition, Outbuildings, Advertisement, Carport & Verandah3 MAITLAND RD MINLATON SA 5575Under Assessment
January 2026
- Outbuilding - Shed3 -5 DEPOT RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
2025· 31 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition of existing shed and Rainwater Tank. Partial demolition of existing Garage and Verandah. New dwelling addition, including internal alterations and UMR Garage.26 WEST TCE MINLATON SA 5575Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling & outbuilding (shed)LOT 125 LAKE VIEW RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Domestic Storage Shed/Garage)315 JACKA RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Outbuilding - Shed91 MAITLAND RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
November 2025
- Single storey dwelling alteration/addition, swimming pool & associated safety features11 FIRST ST MINLATON SA 5575Under Assessment
- Swimming pool & associated safety barrier693 BLUFF RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling40 MAITLAND RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling including UMR Carport with front and rear deck/ramp.LOT 122 LAKE VIEW RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Dwelling Alteration & Addition including demolition of multiple existing structures400 BLUFF RD MINLATON SA 5575Under Assessment
October 2025
- Convert Existing Building into Tourist Accommodation26 FOURTH ST MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)109 -113 MAITLAND RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling6 WEST TCE MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
September 2025
- Demolition of existing rear sheds, Dwelling addition including rear Alfresco, Outbuilding (Shed) and Outbuilding (Shed & Carport)8 BLUFF RD MINLATON SA 5575Under Assessment
- Dwelling Addition6 SECOND ST MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Demolition of existing outbuildings (rain water tank, verandah, pergola, workshop and BBQ area) Erection of new outbuildings comprising a workshop/studio and freestanding open sided verandah5 FIRST ST MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
July 2025
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers5 MAIN ST MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage) 12m x 9m x 3.6mH5 MAIN ST MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Garage) - Storage of boat and caravan1 SIXTH ST MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Add extension to existing agricultural building315 JACKA RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
June 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed)48 MAIN ST MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Storage Shed)3 FIRST ST MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing verandah & Bathroom, Dwelling Extension & Verandah6 FIRST ST MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
May 2025
- Replacement Building17 TILBROOK AV MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed) 15m x 9m with 3.3m Wall Height153 GUM FLAT RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling10 CURRAMULKA RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
March 2025
- Outbuilding - Garage/Carport262 FORD RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Garage for storage of boat and personal equipment37 MAITLAND RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Outbuilding - Shed18 CURRAMULKA RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
February 2025
- Outbuilding - Shed85 -89 MAITLAND RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Outbuilding - ShedLOT 21 MAIN ST MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
January 2025
- Freestanding AdvertisementLOT 21 MAIN ST MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals
December 2024
- Swimming pool & deck48 CEMETERY RD MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
- Verandah4 MAIN ST MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
November 2024
- Outbuilding - Shed9 WEST TCE MINLATON SA 5575Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 124
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 26.1/100
- National rank
- 5807th in Australia
- State rank
- 594th in SA
- Peer rank
- #39 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #57 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime8
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime6
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime4
- Threatening Behaviourcrime2
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 9 meters wide by 3 meter long veranda coming of the back of the house's porch out the backplanning22 SECOND ST MINLATON SA 5575Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
- Add extension to existing agricultural buildingplanning315 JACKA RD MINLATON SA 5575Lodged 08 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- CARPORTplanning67 CROSER RD MINLATON SA 5575Lodged 23 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Convert Existing Building into Tourist Accommodationplanning26 FOURTH ST MINLATON SA 5575Lodged 17 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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