Wild Horse Plains SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wild Horse Plains SA is 96 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wild Horse Plains is $710 per week ($36,920 per year). Median rent in Wild Horse Plains is $100 per week ($433 per month). Wild Horse Plains has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Wild Horse Plains has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wild Horse Plains is $823.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wild Horse Plains in 2024-25, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Wild Horse Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wild Horse Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$710/wk
$36,920 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$823/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wild Horse Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (49) Female 49.5% (48)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
96 people · 57.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,312
Family income/wk

Wild Horse Plains Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wild Horse Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
29.6% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
70.4% 19 dwellings

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

Wild Horse Plains Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wild Horse Plains Religion

No Religion
50.5%
Catholic
16.8%
Not stated
13.7%
Lutheran
7.4%
Uniting Church
6.3%
Christian (other)
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wild Horse Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
38.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
29.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.7%

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

Wild Horse Plains Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tagalog
50.0%
SAL Tot
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Wild Horse Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
45.9% 28 people
Employed part-time
18.0% 11 people
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Unemployed
6.6% 4 people
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Not in labour force
29.5% 18 people

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

Wild Horse Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.1%
Bachelor Degree
31.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.3%

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

Wild Horse Plains Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers
33.3%
Managers
23.8%
Community & Personal Service
23.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.0%

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

Wild Horse Plains Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
44.4%
Engineering
27.8%
Health
27.8%

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

Wild Horse Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wild Horse Plains Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
18.2%
$800-$999/wk
31.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
36.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wild Horse Plains Marital Status

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Married
51.9% 41
↔️
Separated
15.2% 12
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Divorced
5.1% 4
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Widowed
3.8% 3
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Never married
24.1% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wild Horse Plains Ancestry

English
39.0%
Australian
32.2%
German
7.6%
Irish
6.8%
Filipino
5.9%
Scottish
5.9%
Other
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wild Horse Plains School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
36.8%
Secondary — Government
26.3%
Vocational Education
21.1%
Pre-school
15.8%

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

Wild Horse Plains Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.4% 7
No need for assistance
95.6% 151

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

Wild Horse Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.2% 11
Not a volunteer
83.8% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wild Horse Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
27.8%
$600-$799/mo
50.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wild Horse Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.3%
Did not go to work
9.5%
Car (passenger)
7.1%

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

Wild Horse Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.8%
2 vehicles
58.1%
4+ vehicles
16.1%

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

Wild Horse Plains Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
24.2%
3 bedrooms
51.5%
4 bedrooms
24.2%

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

Wild Horse Plains Population Mobility

4.5%
moved in the last year
23.4%
moved in the last 5 years
8.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wild Horse Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
157
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wild Horse Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Asthma
7
Cancer
5
Heart disease
4
Mental health
4
Kidney disease
3

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

Wild Horse Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.0%
$300-$399/wk
12.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.0%
$800-$999/wk
18.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$3,500+/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wild Horse Plains Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.9%
Couple — no children
24.2%
One parent — no children under 15
12.1%
One parent — children under 15
10.6%
Couple — no children under 15
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wild Horse Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.2% 14
Did not provide
80.8% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wild Horse Plains Children Ever Born

No children
40.0%
2 children
24.0%
3 children
36.0%

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

Wild Horse Plains When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1971–1980
3
2011–2015
6

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

Wild Horse Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.7%
5–14 hours
29.0%
15–29 hours
5.8%
30+ hours
17.4%
Did not do domestic work
26.1%

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

Wild Horse Plains Household Size

1 person
36.1%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
19.4%
4 persons
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wild Horse Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address
84
Moved from SA
4

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

Wild Horse Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wild Horse Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024

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

Wild Horse Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.4%

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

If you earn X in Wild Horse Plains

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $1,087/wk
Rent share 8.4%

Wild Horse Plains vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Horse Plains

What is the population of Wild Horse Plains SA?

The population of Wild Horse Plains SA is 96 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Wild Horse Plains?

The median personal income in Wild Horse Plains SA is $710 per week, or $36,920 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.

How much is rent in Wild Horse Plains?

Median rent in Wild Horse Plains SA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 8.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wild Horse Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wild Horse Plains SA is $823. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wild Horse Plains?

The median age in Wild Horse Plains SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wild Horse Plains a good suburb to live in?

Wild Horse Plains is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 96.The median income is $710/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.4% 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: 41595. All dollar figures in AUD.