Thomas Plain at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
46
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Thomas Plain.
The postcode for Thomas Plain is 5554 (SA).
Thomas Plain (5554) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Thomas Plain has roughly 46 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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What it’s like to live here.
Thomas Plain 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Thomas Plain's population at 46, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (35% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 24% lone person).
Population
46
Median age
44
Family households
59%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
35%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
46
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Thomas Plain.
Local schools for Thomas Plain
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Government School Catchment
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Harvest Christian College
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Frequently asked
About Thomas Plain.
- What is the Thomas Plain postcode?
- Thomas Plain is in the 5554 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- Where is Thomas Plain?
- Thomas Plain is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5554, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Thomas Plain?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Thomas Plain?
- There are 2 schools serving Thomas Plain on this page, including Bute Early Learning and Primary School, Harvest Christian College.
- How walkable is Thomas Plain?
- Thomas Plain has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Thomas Plain?
- Thomas Plain is close to Ninnes, Paskeville, Thomas Plains, Kulpara, Kulpara.
- What is the population of Thomas Plain?
- The population of Thomas Plain is approximately 46 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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