Long Plains
SA 5501 • South Australia
About Long Plains
Long Plains is a small rural locality in the Lower North region of South Australia, located approximately 80 kilometres north of Adelaide near the township of Balaklava. The locality covers around 49 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 62 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is characterised by flat to gently undulating farmland used primarily for cereal cropping and mixed farming.
Residents rely on Balaklava, approximately 10 kilometres to the south, for essential services including shops, schools, and medical facilities. The locality sits within a productive agricultural zone in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys region, well known for its wheat and barley farming. A private vehicle is essential for daily life as no public transport serves the area.
Long Plains falls under postcode 5501 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Frome electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Access via Main North Road or Balaklava Road; car essential
No walkable services; all daily needs require a car trip to Balaklava.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gawler Road