Barunga West

Thomas Plain

SA5554

Thomas Plain at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

46

Median age 44

The brief

What to know about Thomas Plain.

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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Day to day

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

46

Median age: 44

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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

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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

R-6CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

Harvest Christian College

R-12CoEdIndependent
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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.
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?
Thomas Plain has approximately 46 residents. The median age is 44.

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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