Lake Plains
SA 5255 • South Australia
About Lake Plains
Lake Plains is a small rural locality of 29.9 square kilometres located in South Australia approximately 25 kilometres from Murray Bridge and around 80 kilometres from Adelaide. With a population of just 48 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Lake Plains is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, characterised by open farmland and sparse settlement. The locality's locality classification reflects its largely agricultural or natural land use, with properties typically comprising broad-acre farms, grazing land, or bushland holdings.
Set within the agricultural heartland of South Australia, Lake Plains forms part of the rural mosaic that characterises this region of the state. The nearby centre of Murray Bridge provides the essential services, retail, and community facilities that local residents rely upon. Life in Lake Plains revolves around the land, with farming and grazing forming the backbone of the local economy and community identity.
Lake Plains falls under postcode 5255 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hammond electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Murray Bridge Approx 18 min by car
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Murray Bridge approximately 25 km away
A car is essential for all errands; no footpaths or local shops exist in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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11 Callington Road
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28 East Terrace