SA · Barunga West Council
Thomas Plain, 5554
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Suburb profile
Thomas Plain is a welcoming smaller community in Barunga West, with a settled community character. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a community of people who commute and work locally.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Population
- Population
- 46
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,374
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 18
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 78.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 0
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 46 residents
- State safety percentile
- 30.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
Most common offence types
- Other Offences Against The Person Nec1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
4 planning-related records
2024· 1 proposal
May 2024
- Agricultural building for hay storage purpose (52.5m x 21m x 9m wall height)382 MCPHERSON RD THOMAS PLAIN SA 5554Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals
June 2023
- Agricultural building to store hay550 J PRICE RD THOMAS PLAIN SA 5554Decision Made
January 2023
- Addition to existing fixed fire fighting system to cover hay storage shed number 1 Installation of 1x Fire Hydrant Installation of 3x Fire Hose Reels Installation of 1x PA door trenching and plumbing as required550 J PRICE RD THOMAS PLAIN SA 5554Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
January 2022
- Agricultural shed (implement shed / workshop) and associated water tank82 MCPHERSON RD THOMAS PLAIN SA 5554Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Other Offences Against The Person Neccrime1
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Addition to existing fixed fire fighting system to cover hay storage shed number 1 Installation of 1x Fire Hydrant Installation of 3x Fire Hose Reels Installation of 1x PA door trenching and plumbing as requiredplanning550 J PRICE RD THOMAS PLAIN SA 5554Lodged 05 Jan 2023 · Decision Made
- Agricultural building for hay storage purpose (52.5m x 21m x 9m wall height)planning382 MCPHERSON RD THOMAS PLAIN SA 5554Lodged 14 May 2024 · Decision Made
- Agricultural building to store hayplanning550 J PRICE RD THOMAS PLAIN SA 5554Lodged 21 Jun 2023 · Decision Made
- Agricultural shed (implement shed / workshop) and associated water tankplanning82 MCPHERSON RD THOMAS PLAIN SA 5554Lodged 24 Jan 2022 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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