Mid Murray Council
Long Flat
Long Flat at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
103
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Long Flat.
Long Flat (5253) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia.
Long Flat has roughly 103 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Long Flat 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Long Flat's population at 103, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
103
Median age
57
Family households
83%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$253/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
103
Median age: 57
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Long Flat.
Local schools for Long Flat
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Murray Bridge High School
Murray Bridge South Primary School
Fraser Park Primary School
© 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Long Flat.
- What is the Long Flat postcode?
- Long Flat is in the 5253 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- What is the average rent in Long Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $253.
- What schools are in Long Flat?
- There are 8 schools serving Long Flat on this page, including Murray Bridge High School, Murray Bridge South Primary School, Unity College.
- How walkable is Long Flat?
- Long Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Long Flat?
- Long Flat is close to Murray Bridge East, Swanport, Riverglades, Murray Bridge, Murray Bridge.
- What is the population of Long Flat?
- Long Flat has approximately 103 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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