Minto

NSW 2566 • Greater Sydney

13,940
Population (2021)
$35,932
Median Income
9.57 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
AffordableTrain ConnectedMacarthur RegionWorking Class

About Minto

Minto is a suburb in the Macarthur region where nearly 14,000 residents access good transport and improving amenities. The train station provides T2 Inner West & Leppington Line access, and the suburb includes both established areas and newer development. The community has worked to overcome past challenges.

Minto Mall handles local shopping needs, while Campbelltown provides major retail. Parks and community facilities serve families. Minto attracts working families seeking affordable Macarthur living with train access. It's outer Sydney working to improve—affordable, connected, and community-minded.

Minto falls under postcode 2566 and is governed by Campbelltown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Macquarie Fields electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2566
Urban Area
Minto
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.03°, 150.85°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
9.57 km²
Elevation
71m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    10 Brookfield Road Minto 2566 NSW
  • ALDI
    Cnr Pembroke Road, Monagham Street, Minto NSW 2566

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Minto, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Lot 315 Ben Lomond Road Minto • SHR #01388

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Minto by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Minto Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Minto" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,100
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
13.9%

556 state housing + 30 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,551
Census 2021
13,940
11.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,276
Income 2021
$35,932
22.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,825
Born Overseas 6,351

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Bangladesh 1,223
  • 2. India 747
  • 3. Nepal 655
  • 4. Philippines 469
  • 5. New Zealand 434
  • 6. Fiji 431
  • 7. Pakistan 271
  • 8. Samoa 217
  • 9. England 192
  • 10. China 124

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,499
English 2,234
Indian 1,223
Filipino 617
Samoan 588
Irish 509
Scottish 433
Australian Aboriginal 417
Chinese 340
Lebanese 226

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,813
Both parents born in Australia
9,128
Both parents born overseas
1,049
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
35.7%
Islam
22.3%
No Religion
15.9%
Hinduism
12.6%
Buddhism
2.9%
Sikhism
2.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,001 (7.2%)
5-14 years
2,366 (17.0%)
15-19 years
826 (5.9%)
20-24 years
874 (6.3%)
25-34 years
1,892 (13.6%)
35-44 years
2,267 (16.3%)
45-54 years
1,681 (12.1%)
55-64 years
1,427 (10.2%)
65-74 years
1,083 (7.8%)
75-84 years
420 (3.0%)
85+ years
110 (0.8%)

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