South Australia · Suburb Profile
Long Plains SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Long Plains, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Long Plains SA is 62 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Long Plains is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Long Plains is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Long Plains has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Long Plains has a population density of 1.3 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Long Plains is $867.
There were 1 recorded offences in Long Plains in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Long Plains Population
Long Plains Median Income & Rent
Long Plains Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Long Plains Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Long Plains Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Long Plains Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Long Plains Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Long Plains Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Long Plains Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Long Plains Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Long Plains Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Long Plains Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Long Plains Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Long Plains Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Long Plains Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Long Plains Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Long Plains School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Long Plains Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Long Plains Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Long Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Long Plains How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Long Plains Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Long Plains Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Long Plains Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Long Plains Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Long Plains Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Long Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Long Plains Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Long Plains Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Long Plains Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Long Plains Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Long Plains Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Long Plains Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Long Plains Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Long Plains Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Long Plains
What is the population of Long Plains SA?
The population of Long Plains SA is 62 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².
What is the median income in Long Plains?
The median personal income in Long Plains SA is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.
How much is rent in Long Plains?
Median rent in Long Plains SA is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Long Plains?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Long Plains SA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Long Plains?
The median age in Long Plains SA is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Long Plains a good suburb to live in?
Long Plains is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 62.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 40777. All dollar figures in AUD.