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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Long Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$850/wk
$44,200 per year
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Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
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Median Age
29years
9 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 3.6 · 1 per bedroom

Long Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (31) Female 46.6% (27)

Population Density

1.3
people per km²
62 people · 49.3 km²

Households

3.6
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Long Plains Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Long Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
33.3% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
66.7% 12 dwellings

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

Long Plains Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Long Plains Religion

No Religion
57.9%
Catholic
21.1%
Uniting Church
14.0%
Pentecostal
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Long Plains Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
51.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
48.4%

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

Long Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
58.3% 21 people
Employed part-time
27.8% 10 people
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Not in labour force
13.9% 5 people

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

Long Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Long Plains Occupation

Professionals
28.6%
Community & Personal Service
28.6%
Managers
21.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.4%

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

Long Plains Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.8%
Architecture & Building
22.7%
Education
18.2%
Engineering
13.6%
Agriculture & Environment
13.6%

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

Long Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Long Plains Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
50.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Long Plains Marital Status

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Married
47.8% 22
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Divorced
10.9% 5
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Never married
41.3% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Long Plains Ancestry

English
40.3%
Australian
28.6%
Scottish
15.6%
Irish
11.7%
Croatian
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Long Plains School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
52.9%
Secondary — Government
29.4%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
17.6%

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

Long Plains Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 101

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

Long Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.4% 14
Not a volunteer
69.6% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Long Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Long Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
57.1%
Did not go to work
23.8%
Walked only
19.0%

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

Long Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.6%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3 vehicles
22.7%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Long Plains Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
57.1%
4 bedrooms
42.9%

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

Long Plains Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
16.1%
moved in the last 5 years
11.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
79.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Long Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
114
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Long Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
6
Asthma
5
Mental health
5

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

Long Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$150-$299/wk
18.2%
$650-$799/wk
24.2%
$800-$999/wk
21.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Long Plains Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
64.4%
Couple — no children under 15
22.2%
Couple — no children
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Long Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.1% 9
Did not provide
76.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Long Plains Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
50.0%

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

Long Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.5%
5–14 hours
35.0%
30+ hours
22.5%
Did not do domestic work
30.0%

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

Long Plains Household Size

2 persons
36.4%
3 persons
36.4%
4 persons
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Long Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Long Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Long Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $310/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Long Plains

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $1,315/wk
Rent share 19.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Long Plains vs State & National Average

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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.