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Long Flat SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Long Flat SA is 103 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Long Flat is $944 per week ($49,088 per year). Median rent in Long Flat is $253 per week ($1,096 per month). Long Flat has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Long Flat has a population density of 19.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Long Flat is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Long Flat is $1,653.

There were 1 recorded offences in Long Flat in 2023-24, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Long Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Long Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$944/wk

$49,088 per year

#1672 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$253/wk

$1,096 per month

#6093 of 14,663

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,653/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Long Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (54) Female 48.6% (51)

Population Density

19.3

people per km²

103 people · 5.3 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,150

Family income/wk

Long Flat Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Long Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.5% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.5% 15 dwellings

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

Long Flat Country of Birth

Australia

94.1%

England

5.9%

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

Long Flat Religion

No Religion

54.5%

Catholic

12.1%

Anglican

8.1%

Lutheran

8.1%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Not stated

6.1%

Baptist

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Long Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

26.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.0%

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

Long Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

46.4% 39 people

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Employed part-time

19.0% 16 people

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Not in labour force

34.5% 29 people

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

Long Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

31.0%

Bachelor Degree

7.1%

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

Long Flat Occupation

Professionals

33.3%

Managers

24.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

18.2%

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

Long Flat Field of Study

Engineering

32.3%

Management & Commerce

22.6%

Architecture & Building

16.1%

Health

16.1%

Society & Culture

12.9%

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

Long Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Long Flat Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

28.0%

$4,000+/wk

32.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Long Flat Marital Status

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Married

56.0% 56

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Separated

3.0% 3

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Divorced

11.0% 11

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Widowed

10.0% 10

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Never married

20.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Long Flat Ancestry

Australian

38.1%

English

36.4%

Irish

11.9%

Scottish

7.6%

German

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Long Flat School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

50.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

50.0%

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

Long Flat Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.8% 7

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No need for assistance

96.2% 179

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

Long Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.4% 23

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Not a volunteer

71.6% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Long Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Long Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

89.4%

Did not go to work

10.6%

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

Long Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.1%

2 vehicles

45.5%

3 vehicles

21.2%

4+ vehicles

21.2%

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

Long Flat Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.1%

3 bedrooms

33.3%

4 bedrooms

44.4%

5 bedrooms

11.1%

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

Long Flat Population Mobility

7.0%

moved in the last year

35.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Long Flat Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

195

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Long Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Cancer

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Long Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$3,500+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Long Flat Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.8%

Couple — children under 15

30.1%

Couple — no children under 15

30.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Long Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.1% 6

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Did not provide

92.9% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Long Flat Children Ever Born

No children

37.5%

2 children

62.5%

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

Long Flat When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Long Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.7%

5–14 hours

35.6%

15–29 hours

23.3%

30+ hours

5.6%

Did not do domestic work

18.9%

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

Long Flat Household Size

1 person

20.6%

2 persons

47.1%

3 persons

23.5%

4 persons

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Long Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Long Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Long Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

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

Long Flat Schools

schools nearby

government

905

avg ICSEA score

2,310

total students

Unity College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 761 students

1004

ICSEA

Murray Bridge High School Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,228 students

918

ICSEA

Murray Bridge South Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 238 students

878

ICSEA

Fraser Park Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 83 students

818

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Long Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,937/wk

Median Rent $253/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.1%

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

If you earn X in Long Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $8,394/month

Median rent $253/wk

Left after rent $1,684/wk

Rent share 13.1%

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Long Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

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Pop: 52 Income: $433/wk Rent: $210/wk

Baroota

Pop: 52 Income: $706/wk Rent: $575/wk

Bethel

Pop: 52 Income: $875/wk Rent: $250/wk

Emu Downs

Pop: 52 Income: $514/wk

Karkoo

Pop: 52 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $150/wk

Mannanarie

Pop: 52 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Long Flat

What is the population of Long Flat SA?

The population of Long Flat SA is 103 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.3 people per km².Long Flat is ranked #8,856 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Long Flat?

The median personal income in Long Flat SA is $944 per week, or $49,088 per year.The median household income is $1,937 per week.Family income is $2,150 per week.Long Flat is ranked #1,672 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Long Flat?

Median rent in Long Flat SA is $253 per week ($1,096 per month).Rent represents 13.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Long Flat ranks #6,093 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Long Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Long Flat SA is $1,653. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Long Flat?

The median age in Long Flat SA is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Long Flat a good suburb to live in?

Long Flat is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 103.The median income is $944/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40776. All dollar figures in AUD.