Reeves Plains SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Reeves Plains SA is 129 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Reeves Plains is $769 per week ($39,988 per year). Median rent in Reeves Plains is $338 per week ($1,465 per month). Reeves Plains has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Reeves Plains has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Reeves Plains is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reeves Plains is $1,408.

There were 4 recorded offences in Reeves Plains in 2025-26, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Reeves Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Reeves Plains Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$769/wk
$39,988 per year
#4151 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$338/wk
$1,465 per month
#3727 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,408/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Reeves Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.2% (69) Female 44.8% (56)

Population Density

2.1
people per km²
129 people · 61.4 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Reeves Plains Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Reeves Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
53.1% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
46.9% 15 dwellings

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

Reeves Plains Country of Birth

Australia
92.6%
England
7.4%

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

Reeves Plains Religion

No Religion
51.6%
Uniting Church
13.9%
Anglican
9.0%
Catholic
9.0%
Not stated
5.7%
Lutheran
4.9%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Othr Protestnt
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Reeves Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.0%

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

Reeves Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
42.3% 47 people
Employed part-time
22.5% 25 people
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Unemployed
3.6% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
31.5% 35 people

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

Reeves Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.7%
Bachelor Degree
28.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
24.4%

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

Reeves Plains Occupation

Managers
23.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.7%
Professionals
19.6%
Labourers
13.0%
Clerical & Administrative
8.7%
Community & Personal Service
6.5%
Sales Workers
6.5%

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

Reeves Plains Field of Study

Engineering
31.3%
Health
28.1%
Agriculture & Environment
18.8%
Management & Commerce
12.5%
Society & Culture
9.4%

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

Reeves Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Reeves Plains Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.0%
$4,000+/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Reeves Plains Marital Status

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Married
47.7% 53
↔️
Separated
4.5% 5
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Divorced
7.2% 8
🕊️
Widowed
9.0% 10
👤
Never married
31.5% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Reeves Plains Ancestry

English
42.3%
Australian
23.1%
Scottish
11.0%
Irish
7.1%
Italian
4.9%
German
4.4%
Other
3.8%
Dutch
1.6%
Filipino
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Reeves Plains School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
23.8%
Secondary — Catholic
23.8%
Secondary — Government
19.0%
Vocational Education
19.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
14.3%

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

Reeves Plains Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.5% 6
No need for assistance
97.5% 238

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

Reeves Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.6% 24
Not a volunteer
78.4% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Reeves Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Reeves Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
88.0%
Truck
6.0%
Did not go to work
6.0%

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

Reeves Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.3%
2 vehicles
21.4%
3 vehicles
23.8%
4+ vehicles
40.5%

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

Reeves Plains Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
8.5%
3 bedrooms
42.6%
4 bedrooms
21.3%
5 bedrooms
19.1%
6+ bedrooms
8.5%

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

Reeves Plains Population Mobility

4.8%
moved in the last year
25.6%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Reeves Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
249
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Reeves Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Arthritis
5
Lung condition
4
Asthma
3
Cancer
3
Diabetes
3

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

Reeves Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.5%
$1-$149/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
7.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Reeves Plains Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
31.4%
Couple — children under 15
30.5%
Couple — no children
25.7%
One parent — children under 15
6.7%
One parent — no children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Reeves Plains Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.7% 4
👤
Never served
96.3% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Reeves Plains Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
11.0% 12
Did not provide
89.0% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Reeves Plains Children Ever Born

No children
37.8%
1 child
8.1%
2 children
45.9%
3 children
8.1%

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

Reeves Plains When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
3

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

Reeves Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.6%
5–14 hours
35.1%
15–29 hours
13.5%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
21.6%

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

Reeves Plains Household Size

1 person
7.0%
2 persons
39.5%
3 persons
16.3%
4 persons
30.2%
5 persons
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Reeves Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address
118
Moved from SA
4

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

Reeves Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
84.2%
Step family — no other children
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Reeves Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
4

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Reeves Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,542/wk
Median Rent $338/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.9%

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

If you earn X in Reeves Plains

≈ $6,682/month
Median rent $338/wk
Left after rent $1,204/wk
Rent share 21.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Reeves Plains vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reeves Plains

What is the population of Reeves Plains SA?

The population of Reeves Plains SA is 129 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².Reeves Plains is ranked #8,199 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Reeves Plains?

The median personal income in Reeves Plains SA is $769 per week, or $39,988 per year.The median household income is $1,542 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.Reeves Plains is ranked #4,151 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Reeves Plains?

Median rent in Reeves Plains SA is $338 per week ($1,465 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Reeves Plains ranks #3,727 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Reeves Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Reeves Plains SA is $1,408. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Reeves Plains?

The median age in Reeves Plains SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Reeves Plains a good suburb to live in?

Reeves Plains is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 129.The median income is $769/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% 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: 41244. All dollar figures in AUD.