Australia Plains SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Australia Plains, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Australia Plains SA is 41 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Australia Plains is $418 per week ($21,736 per year). Median rent in Australia Plains is $233 per week ($1,010 per month). Australia Plains has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Australia Plains has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Australia Plains is England. The most common religion is Lutheran (65% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Australia Plains is $1,280.

There were 1 recorded offences in Australia Plains in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Australia Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Australia Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$418/wk
$21,736 per year
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Median Rent
$233/wk
$1,010 per month
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,280/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 1.1 per bedroom

Australia Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.5% (26) Female 39.5% (17)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
41 people · 91.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$833
Family income/wk

Australia Plains Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Australia Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Australia Plains Country of Birth

Australia
85.0%
England
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Australia Plains Religion

Lutheran
64.7%
No Religion
35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Australia Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
34.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Australia Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
32.0% 8 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 5 people
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Not in labour force
48.0% 12 people

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

Australia Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Australia Plains Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
100.0%

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

Australia Plains Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Agriculture & Environment
50.0%

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

Australia Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Australia Plains Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Australia Plains Marital Status

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Married
66.7% 20
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Divorced
10.0% 3
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Never married
23.3% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Australia Plains Ancestry

German
30.6%
Australian
29.0%
English
24.2%
Scottish
9.7%
Irish
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Australia Plains School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
57.1%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
42.9%

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

Australia Plains Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
14.1% 11
No need for assistance
85.9% 67

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

Australia Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer
39.4% 13
Not a volunteer
60.6% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Australia Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Australia Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
36.4%
2 vehicles
27.3%
3 vehicles
36.4%

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

Australia Plains Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
36.4%
3 bedrooms
36.4%
4 bedrooms
27.3%

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

Australia Plains Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
21.1%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Australia Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
76
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Australia Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

Australia Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
23.5%
$150-$299/wk
17.6%
$300-$399/wk
17.6%
$400-$499/wk
41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Australia Plains Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.6%
Couple — no children
43.2%
Couple — no children under 15
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Australia Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.0% 8
Did not provide
75.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Australia Plains Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Australia Plains When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
2001–2010
3

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

Australia Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.2%
5–14 hours
31.0%
15–29 hours
10.3%
30+ hours
13.8%
Did not do domestic work
27.6%

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

Australia Plains Household Size

2 persons
53.3%
3 persons
26.7%
5 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Australia Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
50.0%
Blended family — no other children
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Australia Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Australia Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $850/wk
Median Rent $233/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Australia Plains

≈ $3,683/month
Median rent $233/wk
Left after rent $617/wk
Rent share 27.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Australia Plains vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Australia Plains

What is the population of Australia Plains SA?

The population of Australia Plains SA is 41 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Australia Plains?

The median personal income in Australia Plains SA is $418 per week, or $21,736 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $833 per week.

How much is rent in Australia Plains?

Median rent in Australia Plains SA is $233 per week ($1,010 per month).Rent represents 27.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Australia Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Australia Plains SA is $1,280. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Australia Plains?

The median age in Australia Plains SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Australia Plains a good suburb to live in?

Australia Plains is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 41.The median income is $418/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.4% 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: 40053. All dollar figures in AUD.