Median house price
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SA · Murray Bridge Council
Long Flat, 5253
Est. population · Jun 2025
113
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.6%
Median age
57
Median income
$1,937/wk
Employment rate
61.1%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- National parks
Suburb profile
Long Flat is a welcoming smaller community in Murray Bridge Council, with a settled community character. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Shops and services are limited locally: a short trip to a nearby centre covers the fuller weekly shop. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.
Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
At a glance
Long Flat snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
113
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
22.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
7th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
69th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Population
Estimated resident population
113(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +6.6% over 5 years · 69th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +6.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +7
- Growth rank in SA
- 69th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~100), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 103
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $1,937
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 49
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,653
- Employment rate
- 61.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 38 / 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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2023–24)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 8.8
- State safety percentile
- 6.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 400
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24; 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Sports field
Other(3)
- Nature Reserve
Queen Louisa Drive, Long Flat
- Parking
- Slipway
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (2.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 44.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 2 proposals
July 2026
- Variation to 21040724 - additional combined fence and boundary retaining wall67 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Under Assessment
March 2026
- Shed (outbuilding) ancillary to existing dwelling6 RIVERPARK RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- PART DEMOLITION PROPOSED ENSUITE ALTERATION/EXTENSION TO KITCHEN/DINING LIVING MAINLY PROPOSED PERGOLA & DECK6 -8 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling with double garage, porch, alfresco and balcony all under the main roof, attached side balcony and stairs, and including associated earthworks, retaining walls and driveway; and Shed (outbuilding) ancillary to the dwelling45 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Under Assessment
November 2025
- Boundary Fence54 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
October 2025
- Agricultural Building - Hay ShedLOT 96 LONG FLAT RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
September 2025
- Swimming pool and associated safety fencing49 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
August 2025
- Change of use from grazing/cropping to include a cattle spelling facility (intensive animal husbandry) and construction of associated driveways and vehicle parking area3 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Under Assessment
June 2025
- Proposed agricultural building 15m long x 7m wide x 3.2m high. Attached to existing shed.89 PFEILER RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
April 2025
- Proposed Shed Extension to Existing Shed8 RIVERPARK RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
March 2025
- Two storey detached dwelling with double garage, front balcony and partially enclosed rear alfresco all under the main roof, and ancillary garage to the rear of the site46 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
January 2025
- Remove existing jetty and construct 3 x H5 Permapine Sleeper Retaining Walls due to hazardous conditions due to 2023 Flood erosion134 LONG FLAT RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
- 2 story, 4-bedroom home with garage, cellar and alfresco under the main roof and outbuilding4 RIVERPARK RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Under Assessment
2024· 10 proposals
July 2024
- A free standing veranda for shade 5meters wide x 4 meters10 RIVERPARK RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
- Agricultural building - hay shed357 LONG FLAT RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
June 2024
- Verandah6 RIVERPARK RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
May 2024
- Carport.25 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
- A 4.5 metre stratco sanctuary verandah attached to the shed as a lean to, 4.5 metres wide, 15 metres long and 3 metres high, will have a gravel floor the same height as the shed floor, storm water will be plumbed to the existing tanks, distance between columns will be 4913mm, the proposed shed verandah will be 2.3 metres from closest side boundary and 30 metres from the road. proposed verandah will be colour bond, bark and merino.10 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with double garage, porch and verandah under the main roof with associated site works3 RIVERPARK RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
- Four (4) x Ground mounted solar arrays (40kw) for use in association with the existing greenhouses89 PFEILER RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
February 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling with triple garage, front porch, and rear alfresco and decking under the main roof75 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Under Assessment
- Installation of swimming pool with safety barriers10 RIVERPARK RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
January 2024
- We are purchasing a stratco outback veranda 13.5 meters long and 2 meters wide the 3 posts will be set in concrete . The gutters ,posts, and roof will be the colour monument in keeping with our house colour scheme the gutters from the veranda will be feeding into 2 x 13000 litres rainwater tanks10 RIVERPARK RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
July 2023
- Partial Demolition of Existing Dwelling; and Dwelling alterations and additions including internal building work; and Verandah, porch and alfresco6-8 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
May 2023
- New car garage and lean-to 7m wide x 10m long x 4m high. 1 x Roller Door.12 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
- Construction of new single storey detached dwelling and shed.73 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
April 2023
- Maintenance works to the railway bridge traversing the Murray River-35.116 139.281;LOT 1002 WHARF RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253;LOT 101 LONG FLAT RD LONG FLAT SA 5253;LOT 103 LONG FLAT RD MURRAY BRIDGE EAST SA 5253;LOT 53 WHARF RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253;LOT 700 SIESTA DR MURRAY BRIDGE EAST SA 5253Decision Made
- Outbuilding with attached verandah UMR10 RIVERPARK RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
March 2023
- Outbuilding52 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 22018168 (Colourbond Domestic Storage Shed) in particular; - Increase in finished floor level of shed by 800mm - Retaining wall 800m in height54 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
January 2023
- Two-storey Detached Dwelling with double garage, carport, decking, balcony, and associated earthworks; and Retaining walls79 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
2022· 9 proposals
December 2022
- Colourbond Domestic Storage Shed54 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
October 2022
- Storage Shed attached to existing Shed; and Verandah attached to existing Shed134 LONG FLAT RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
- Shed (Outbuilding)2 AURORA VIEW LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
August 2022
- Establishment of a dirt go-kart track (private use of an open character) comprising excavation and filling of land exceeding nine (9) cubic metres in a flood plain.89 PFEILER RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
June 2022
- Colourbond Domestic Storage Shed81 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
- Garage (Outbuilding); and Associated retaining walls49 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 22003280 + 21008804 for Detached Dwelling in particular: - increase in finished floor level from 17.00 to 18.20, - alterations to site cut and fill - reduce the front setback from Aurora Road from 40m to 30m2 AURORA VIEW LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
May 2022
- Earthworks to create access to the site Levelling of pad areas Earthworks to create a retention basin for storm water on the allotment4 RIVERPARK RD LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision Made
- Shed (Outbuilding)36 QUEEN LOUISA DR LONG FLAT SA 5253Decision 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 · 2026 · Updated
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 19.4 km away).
Coalition 58.0%Labor 42.0%
4.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Murray Bridge EastLabor 36.2% · Coalition 63.8% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- Murray Bridge SouthLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Murray BridgeLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
- Murray Bridge WestLabor 40.8% · Coalition 59.2% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
- MypolongaLabor 37.4% · Coalition 62.6% TPP (2025)11.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Murray Bridge Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.