Barunga West
Thomas Plains
Thomas Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,389
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Thomas Plains.
Thomas Plains (5554) sits in the Barunga West region of South Australia.
Thomas Plains has roughly 5,389 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Thomas Plains's population at 5,389, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
5,389
Median age
45
Family households
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Lone person
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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)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
5,389
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Thomas Plains.
Local schools for Thomas Plains
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Government School Catchment
Kadina Memorial School
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Harvest Christian College
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Frequently asked
About Thomas Plains.
- What is the Thomas Plains postcode?
- Thomas Plains is in the 5554 postcode, in SA, in the Barunga West region.
- What is the average rent in Thomas Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Thomas Plains?
- There are 3 schools serving Thomas Plains on this page, including Harvest Christian College, Kadina Memorial School, Wallaroo Mines Primary School.
- How walkable is Thomas Plains?
- Thomas Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Thomas Plains?
- Thomas Plains is close to Thrington, Willamulka, Kadina, Jerusalem, Matta Flat.
- What is the population of Thomas Plains?
- Thomas Plains has approximately 5,389 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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