Mintaro, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Mintaro, in the Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council local government area.
| Locality | Mintaro |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.93519 |
| Longitude | 138.7655 |
| Population | 187 |
| Density | 2.3 /km² |
| Area | 83.0 km² |
| Elevation | 408 m |
| Postcode | 5415 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 112 km north |
Mintaro is a locality in the Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 187. The locality covers an area of 83.0 km², giving a population density of about 2.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 408 m above sea level. It lies approximately 112 km north of Adelaide. Mintaro is located at 33.9352°S, 138.7655°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5415. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mintaro rests in a valley where the land rises gently, a patchwork of rich, red earth and emerald pastures. It lies 73.8 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 2°T), and is situated 13.7 km north-east of Auburn. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, especially in the early morning when mist often clings to the lower ground, a pearly veil softening the edges of the rolling hills. Ancient gum trees, their bark shedding in papery curls, stand sentinel along the roadsides, their branches reaching towards a sky that shifts from pale blue to a deep, luminous sapphire as the day progresses. The character of Mintaro is one of quiet resilience, a place that has seen seasons turn and generations pass, leaving behind a subtle, ingrained peace.
The history of Mintaro is deeply entwined with the fertile Clare Valley, a region that has long drawn sustenance from its generous soil. This land was once traversed by pastoralists seeking good grazing, and the echoes of that era can still be felt in the weathered stone of old farmhouses and the sturdy fences that delineate properties. Today, the local economy is powerfully shaped by viticulture, with vineyards stretching across the surrounding slopes, their orderly rows a testament to meticulous cultivation. The distinctive, almost ethereal quality of the light that falls upon these vines at dusk, casting long, purple shadows, is a hallmark of the Clare Valley experience, drawing travellers seeking both fine wine and a landscape that soothes the soul.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mintaro, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Mintaro, in the Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mintaro includes the postcode (5415), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mintaro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |