Suburbs Thomas Plain

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Thomas Plain SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Thomas Plain SA is 46 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Thomas Plain is $1,050 per week ($54,600 per year). Median rent in Thomas Plain is $100 per week ($433 per month). Thomas Plain has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Thomas Plain has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Thomas Plain in 2024-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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📍 Thomas Plain, South Australia — 33.9475°S, 137.9250°E

Crime: Low Med High

Thomas Plain Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Thomas Plain Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,050/wk
$54,600 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 1 per bedroom

Thomas Plain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (24) Female 46.7% (21)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
46 people · 78.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$3,249
Family income/wk

Thomas Plain Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Thomas Plain Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 6 dwellings

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

Thomas Plain Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Thomas Plain Religion

No Religion
40.5%
Uniting Church
23.8%
Anglican
11.9%
Not stated
9.5%
Catholic
7.1%
Christian (other)
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Thomas Plain Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.6%

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

Thomas Plain Employment

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Employed full-time
52.9% 18 people
⏰
Employed part-time
23.5% 8 people
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Not in labour force
23.5% 8 people

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

Thomas Plain Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
28.6%
Bachelor Degree
28.6%

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

Thomas Plain Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Professionals
25.0%
Community & Personal Service
25.0%

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

Thomas Plain Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
26.7%
Management & Commerce
26.7%
Creative Arts
26.7%
Engineering
20.0%

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

Thomas Plain Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Thomas Plain Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
40.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
33.3%
$4,000+/wk
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Thomas Plain Marital Status

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Married
64.1% 25
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Never married
35.9% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Thomas Plain Ancestry

Australian
47.6%
English
27.0%
German
12.7%
Scottish
7.9%
Irish
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Thomas Plain School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
57.1%
Primary — Government
42.9%

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

Thomas Plain Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 90

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

Thomas Plain Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
57.9% 22
—
Not a volunteer
42.1% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Thomas Plain How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Thomas Plain Car Ownership

2 vehicles
27.3%
3 vehicles
45.5%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Thomas Plain Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
31.3%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
18.8%

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

Thomas Plain Population Mobility

17.9%
moved in the last year
24.4%
moved in the last 5 years
78.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Thomas Plain Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
91
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Thomas Plain Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4
Stroke
3

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

Thomas Plain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.9%
$800-$999/wk
17.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Thomas Plain Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.1%
Couple — no children under 15
38.1%
Couple — no children
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Thomas Plain Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Thomas Plain Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Thomas Plain Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
42.9%
5–14 hours
34.3%
15–29 hours
8.6%
Did not do domestic work
14.3%

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

Thomas Plain Household Size

1 person
18.2%
2 persons
27.3%
3 persons
22.7%
4 persons
13.6%
5 persons
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Thomas Plain Where Residents Moved From

Same address
32
Moved from SA
7

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

Thomas Plain Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Thomas Plain Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2024

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

Thomas Plain Rent Prices & Affordability

4%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,374/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 4.2%

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

If you earn X in Thomas Plain

≈ $10,287/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $2,274/wk
Rent share 4.2%

Thomas Plain vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Barunga Gap
Pop: 23 Income: $949/wk
Bungaree (SA)
Pop: 23 Income: $899/wk Rent: $350/wk
Hanson
Pop: 23 Income: $450/wk Rent: $208/wk
Huddleston
Pop: 23 Income: $725/wk Rent: $50/wk
Inkerman (SA)
Pop: 23 Income: $875/wk Rent: $50/wk
Karcultaby
Pop: 23 Income: $575/wk Rent: $95/wk

Compare Thomas Plain

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thomas Plain

What is the population of Thomas Plain SA?

The population of Thomas Plain SA is 46 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Thomas Plain?

The median personal income in Thomas Plain SA is $1,050 per week, or $54,600 per year.The median household income is $2,374 per week.Family income is $3,249 per week.

How much is rent in Thomas Plain?

Median rent in Thomas Plain SA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 4.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Thomas Plain?

The median age in Thomas Plain SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Thomas Plain a good suburb to live in?

Thomas Plain is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 46.The median income is $1,050/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.2% 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: 41445. All dollar figures in AUD.