Rural City of Murray Bridge

Lake Plains

Lake Plains at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

48

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Lake Plains.

The postcode for Lake Plains is 5255 (SA).

Lake Plains (5255) sits in the Murray Bridge region of South Australia.

Lake Plains has roughly 48 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Lake Plains scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Lake Plains's population at 48, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (42% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

48

Median age

47

Family households

79%

Lone person

16%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$127/wk

Owner occupied

42%

Renter occupied

32%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

48

Median age: 47

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY1 (100.0%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Lake Plains.

Local schools for Lake Plains

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School

U, R-12CoEdGovernment
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Raukkan Aboriginal School

R-6CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn

R-12CoEdIndependent
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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

448 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.0°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Lake Plains.

What is the Lake Plains postcode?
Lake Plains is in the 5255 postcode, in SA, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
Where is Lake Plains?
Lake Plains is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5255, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
What is the average rent in Lake Plains?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $127.
What schools are in Lake Plains?
There are 3 schools serving Lake Plains on this page, including Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School, Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn, Raukkan Aboriginal School.
How walkable is Lake Plains?
Lake Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Lake Plains?
Lake Plains is close to Tolderol, Angas Plains, Langhorne Creek, Milang, Lake Alexandrina.
What is the population of Lake Plains?
The population of Lake Plains is approximately 48 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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