Minto, NSW 2566

The disasterous housing commission project which a stupid government implemented without thought and involved multi townhouse complexes all crammed together to form half a suburb has at long last been bulldozed.

The crime rate has started to decline and the new affordable housig in the area has had a good impact, the once destitute minto shopping centre has started to get a new lease of life and the vandals and degenerates of the area have moved on to other housing commissions at Maquarie Fields.

Good transport with buses and trains as well as a huge shopping centre, good sporting community with,lots of kids playing sports on weekends , the schools in the area need a good kick up the behind though as there is rife bullying and slack discipline from both schools and parents.

Realestate has been steady but not fantastic but this should improve dramatically now though .

With more focus on safety now maybe investors will return to the area as it has been a big issue in the past with damage and vandalism, the council rates are very reasonable compared to most suburbs in Sydney and this is a big factor when looking to buy or invest. The infrastructure of the roads is good and that is another plus.

For those who can not afford suburbs closer to the city it is definitely a good choice, it is closer than Narellan, Mount Annan and Campbelltown, has plenty of shops and probably too many takeaway chains for the health nuts but will appeal to those who like to drive 2 kms tops or walk to a full choice of your big chain junk food outlets, plenty of sporting options including NRL games in the next suburn of Leumeah where the West Tigers have their home ground and massive leagues club which has good and affordable dining optios as well as heaps of parking and a courtesy bus.

Plently of work around in Ingleburn and campbelltown so heaven for those who like to live close to where they work.

I am guessing in 10 years from now it will be a totally revamped suburb and will be a suburb of choice for young families who want to spend time with their children with one main wage earner as long as the locals keep on the governments back about the problem with the schools in the area.

I've lived in Minto 34 years. The 873 bus timetable service from Minto station to Ingleburn is shocking. Last bus during the working week finishes at 6.40pm from Minto station. Minto Marketplace has improved since Michael took over Centremanagement. A daycare centre and radiology is being built near the post office. Carpark is a mess near there until it's fixed but the carpark near the Fruit Orchard is fabulous with each section undercover. Coles should return being competition to Woolworths.

Unfortunately I have lived in minto for almost 1 year now and have had many incidents right out front of my house, yes there are good and bad parts to all places but I think I have moved into the worst part of minto. It is most definately not a great place. I do believe that the newer estates around minto are much cleaner and safer, however, a 2 minute walk from these areas and its back to the slums. The schooling options are not great either unless you go private. The mall that was once a ghost town apparently was refurbrished a few years ago but now they are rebuilding it again and i think its a bit too much tbh.

Lovely peaceful area, with many families. The community is very friendly, and the shopping centre has everything you need, otherwise it's just a short 10 min drive to Campbelltown. Ingleburn station is 5 mins away and has express trains to the city.

We moved to Minto 6 months ago, and it was the best move we ever made !

Lived in Minto with my family for 16 years, from 2005-2021.
A lot of improvements in that time.
It’s very quiet with only the occasional hoon making noise.
They tidied up the housing commission ghetto and now it’s full of brand new houses.
Minto shopping centre was given a makeover which it desperately needed. It has Woolies, Kmart, post office, BWS, hairdresser, clothes shops and a small food court. And a great fruit shop on the opposite side of the car park.
Aldi 1 minute up the road.
Maccas, Oporto, Pizza Hut & Hungry Jacks across the road.
Great doctors in the area too.
If you need anything else you can drive or get train or bus to Campbelltown Mall or MacArthur Square.
You have everything you need within Minto or just 10-15 minutes away.
My kids went to school outside the area so can’t comment from personal experience but did not hear good things about the primary or high school.
We sold to downsize and moved to Raby which is still in the same postcode as Minto and just as quiet…thank goodness.

I live in the new area of minto. I moved in late 2014 and back then it was just a construction site and i would not give it a rating due to the sole fact there was nothing there.
I live near Elizabeth McRae Avenue and even though i cannot comment on Mintos past crime situation, I've had some bad experiences.
Over the past 3-4 years
- My letter box was stolen
- A bunch of thugs jumped over my fence and through my backyard during a police chase in the middle of the night
- A drug raid next door
- Someone being robbed across the road. Detectives coming to investigate
-Shattered bottle glass across my lawn
-Some thugs trying to break into my car
- Annoying hoons in the middle of the night and loud disturbing partys/ arguments.
I cant recall anymore but theres still some other small issues not worth the typing
Overall its a visually okay area but after that its still a somewhat troubled suburb. At least my side of town which is considered to be the New and improved minto. Cant imagine how worse it was back in the day if this the new and improved haha

This area at one point in time was a complete sh** hole. I'd say early 2000s to about 2010 no one in their right mind would want to even think about living here. It was a rundown housing estate alongside the notorious Claymore and Airds.
The part of Minto that was an housing estate had been 'demolished' and reconstructed to only have 30 percent housing commision. The area has some really new houses with really cheap prices but please know that comes at a risk.
I've seen its area go through its worst time. Back when you wouldnt even dare about going near the station after dark.
It has improved and is slowly getting better. But with 30 percent housing is still a relatively high percentage and I see so many things happening in the parks still. Especially the new parks in oneminto with the basketball courts. Drug deals, brawls, fights and even muggings. The train station situation has improved though as theres police monitoring that area more but man its Mino..
So many robberys in Minto over the years too so shop owners be aware. (Subway, take away shop, aldi and some gas stations) all been on the news over the past 4 years..
Schools are the worst here too. Especially the high school sarah redfern.
Its improving though thats for sure but it still has its problems.. Dont be fooled by these fake reviews and new home owners trying to make this below average area look like something it isnt.

We have been living in newly built One Minto area for 4 years. It's a great location with beautiful parks, big shopping centre, public transport, good school within walking distance. Moreover One Minto community is always there if you need any help.

Brilliant examples of a revitalised suburb with many new residents across many culture proud of their homes and neighbourhoods. Some acreages toward the Ingleburn side have become some of the most valuable land in the Macarthur region! With a refurbished Minto Mall after many years in disrepair, it's wonderful to see the suburb go from strength to strength.

Nick Giles
Principal - Nick Knows Property
0400 225 246

New houses and nice streets, the best street is Elizabeth McRae Ave as this overlook a park, great for family. Family from the local area generally come out and uses the park around 4 to 6 pm.

Proximity to the renovated Minto Mall and station and M5 and plenty of primary schools, 5 schools! in Minto.