Little Plain NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Little Plain, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Little Plain NSW is 159 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Little Plain is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Little Plain is $225 per week ($975 per month). Little Plain has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Little Plain has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Little Plain is $1,463.

There were 3 recorded offences in Little Plain in 2024-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Little Plain Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Little Plain Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$669/wk
$34,788 per year
#6006 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
#6923 of 14,663
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,463/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Little Plain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.1% (92) Female 43.9% (72)

Population Density

2.5
people per km²
159 people · 63.0 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,656
Family income/wk

Little Plain Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Little Plain Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 18 dwellings

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

Little Plain Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Little Plain Religion

Anglican
28.0%
Not stated
25.6%
Catholic
20.1%
No Religion
11.6%
Christian (other)
6.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.1%
Uniting Church
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Little Plain Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
39.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%

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

Little Plain Employment

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Employed full-time
52.2% 47 people
Employed part-time
15.6% 14 people
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Not in labour force
32.2% 29 people

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

Little Plain Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.8%
Bachelor Degree
20.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.6%

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

Little Plain Occupation

Managers
51.5%
Professionals
24.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
15.2%
Labourers
9.1%

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

Little Plain Field of Study

Engineering
21.3%
Agriculture & Environment
19.1%
Health
19.1%
Architecture & Building
12.8%
Management & Commerce
12.8%
Education
8.5%
Society & Culture
6.4%

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

Little Plain Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Little Plain Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
19.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
23.8%
$4,000+/wk
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Little Plain Marital Status

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Married
70.7% 94
↔️
Separated
3.0% 4
🕊️
Widowed
3.8% 5
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Never married
22.6% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Little Plain Ancestry

English
35.2%
Australian
30.7%
Irish
12.8%
Scottish
12.8%
German
3.9%
Serbian
2.2%
Other
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Little Plain School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
30.8%
Primary — Government
23.1%
Secondary — Government
23.1%
Pre-school
11.5%
Vocational Education
11.5%

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

Little Plain Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.9% 12
No need for assistance
95.1% 232

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

Little Plain Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.6% 27
Not a volunteer
72.4% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Little Plain Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
35.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Little Plain How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.4%
Did not go to work
8.3%
Truck
6.3%

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

Little Plain Car Ownership

1 vehicle
28.9%
2 vehicles
31.1%
3 vehicles
17.8%
4+ vehicles
22.2%

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

Little Plain Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
51.2%
4 bedrooms
24.4%
5 bedrooms
24.4%

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

Little Plain Population Mobility

9.1%
moved in the last year
30.1%
moved in the last 5 years
1.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Little Plain Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
251
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Little Plain Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
10
Diabetes
4
Mental health
4

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

Little Plain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
10.3%
$300-$399/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
3.8%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Little Plain Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.5%
Couple — no children
28.6%
Couple — no children under 15
18.1%
One parent — children under 15
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Little Plain Military Service

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Previously served
5.2% 5
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Never served
94.8% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Little Plain Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.3% 7
Did not provide
92.7% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Little Plain Children Ever Born

No children
35.5%
2 children
9.7%
3 children
29.0%
4 children
12.9%
5+ children
12.9%

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

Little Plain Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5–14 hours
28.4%
15–29 hours
18.9%
30+ hours
7.4%
Did not do domestic work
22.1%

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

Little Plain Household Size

1 person
22.0%
2 persons
31.7%
3 persons
14.6%
4 persons
24.4%
5 persons
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Little Plain Where Residents Moved From

Same address
110
Moved from NSW
11

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

Little Plain Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Little Plain Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Assault
2
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Little Plain Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,649/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.6%

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

If you earn X in Little Plain

≈ $7,146/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $1,424/wk
Rent share 13.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Little Plain vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Plain

What is the population of Little Plain NSW?

The population of Little Plain NSW is 159 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².Little Plain is ranked #7,594 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Little Plain?

The median personal income in Little Plain NSW is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $1,649 per week.Family income is $1,656 per week.Little Plain is ranked #6,006 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Little Plain?

Median rent in Little Plain NSW is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Little Plain ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Little Plain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Little Plain NSW is $1,463. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Little Plain?

The median age in Little Plain NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Little Plain a good suburb to live in?

Little Plain is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 159.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% 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: 12365. All dollar figures in AUD.