Lake Plains SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lake Plains SA is 48 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lake Plains is $574 per week ($29,848 per year). Median rent in Lake Plains is $127 per week ($550 per month). Lake Plains has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Lake Plains has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake Plains is $2,167.

There were 2 recorded offences in Lake Plains in 2024-25, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Lake Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lake Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$574/wk
$29,848 per year
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Median Rent
$127/wk
$550 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lake Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (25) Female 46.8% (22)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
48 people · 29.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Lake Plains Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
35-39
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lake Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 8 dwellings

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

Lake Plains Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Lake Plains Religion

No Religion
32.6%
Anglican
23.9%
Catholic
17.4%
Uniting Church
13.0%
Not stated
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lake Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.4%

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

Lake Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
34.2% 13 people
Employed part-time
36.8% 14 people
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Not in labour force
28.9% 11 people

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

Lake Plains Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%
Certificate III/IV
25.0%

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

Lake Plains Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
60.0%
Managers
40.0%

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

Lake Plains Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
33.3%
Health
33.3%
Society & Culture
33.3%

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

Lake Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lake Plains Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
40.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
26.7%
$4,000+/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lake Plains Marital Status

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Married
53.7% 22
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Widowed
9.8% 4
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Never married
36.6% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lake Plains Ancestry

English
36.8%
Australian
35.1%
Scottish
14.0%
Filipino
7.0%
German
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lake Plains Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 64

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

Lake Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.2% 11
Not a volunteer
71.8% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lake Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Lake Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
42.9%
2 vehicles
23.8%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
19.0%

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

Lake Plains Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
19.0%
3 bedrooms
57.1%
4 bedrooms
23.8%

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

Lake Plains Population Mobility

9.3%
moved in the last year
22.5%
moved in the last 5 years
65.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lake Plains Indigenous Population

4.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
72
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lake Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
7
Diabetes
3

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

Lake Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.7%
$300-$399/wk
10.0%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lake Plains Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
34.2%
Couple — children under 15
28.9%
Couple — no children
26.3%
One parent — no children under 15
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lake Plains Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lake Plains Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Lake Plains When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
4
2016
4

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

Lake Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.8%
5–14 hours
31.0%
15–29 hours
11.9%
30+ hours
21.4%
Did not do domestic work
11.9%

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

Lake Plains Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lake Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address
39
Moved — same area (SA2)
9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Lake 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

Lake Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024

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

Lake Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $850/wk
Median Rent $127/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Lake Plains

≈ $3,683/month
Median rent $127/wk
Left after rent $723/wk
Rent share 14.9%

Lake Plains vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Plains

What is the population of Lake Plains SA?

The population of Lake Plains SA is 48 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Lake Plains?

The median personal income in Lake Plains SA is $574 per week, or $29,848 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $900 per week.

How much is rent in Lake Plains?

Median rent in Lake Plains SA is $127 per week ($550 per month).Rent represents 14.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Lake Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake Plains SA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lake Plains?

The median age in Lake Plains SA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lake Plains a good suburb to live in?

Lake Plains is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 48.The median income is $574/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.9% 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: 40743. All dollar figures in AUD.