Tatiara
Western Flat
Western Flat at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
121
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Western Flat.
Western Flat (5268) sits in the Tatiara region of South Australia.
Western Flat has roughly 121 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Western 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Western Flat's population at 121, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
121
Median age
48
Family households
78%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
121
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Western Flat.
Local schools for Western Flat
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Government School Catchment
Padthaway Primary School
Mundulla Primary School
Frances Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Western Flat.
- What is the Western Flat postcode?
- Western Flat is in the 5268 postcode, in SA, in the Tatiara region.
- What is the average rent in Western Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Western Flat?
- There are 5 schools serving Western Flat on this page, including Padthaway Primary School, Mundulla Primary School, Frances Primary School.
- How walkable is Western Flat?
- Western Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Western Flat?
- Western Flat is close to The Gap, Bordertown South, Bangham, Mundulla West, Cangara.
- What is the population of Western Flat?
- Western Flat has approximately 121 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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