Pages Flat SA 5172
Located in South Australia, Pages Flat sits 56 km from Adelaide CBD, around 50 minutes by car. The locality has 164 residents, a median age of 44, and a median household income of $109,200 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population grew 1.9% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $265 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,803. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 164. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median Land Price
Public listings dataThe median land sale price in Pages Flat sits at $2.1 million, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only three sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$2,100,000
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 20 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
Is Pages Flat safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Pages Flat sits in the moderate band, with 4 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 300% on the prior year.
4 offences
300.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Pages Flat killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
Walkability
Pages Flat is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Pages Flat.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 62
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Alexandrina: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Pages Flat is home to 164 residents, with a median age of 44, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $109,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
164
Median Age
44
Median Household Income
$109,200/yr
Census Median Rent
$265/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,803/mo
Avg Household Size
3.0
Median Personal Income
$36,608/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
24.1%
Total Dwellings
54
Owner-Occupier Rate
94.1%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
12.6%
Mortgage Stress
19.8%
Work From Home
17.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 85.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 97.6%
- Employment Rate
- 59.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 43.3%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,523 a year through Alexandrina based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 100%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Alexandrina
In the year to August 2026, 429 new dwellings were approved across Alexandrina. That mix is 422 houses and 7 units. Approvals are up 24.6% on the same period a year earlier.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
PM10 averaged 19.5 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.34 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 3 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Christie Downs monitoring station, 22.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Myponga, 9.8 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 278 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 9.1 km
- Annual rainfall
- 786 mm
- 112 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 3.6 kmGravel and Sand QuarryingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
EV adoption
In postcode 5172, 60 of 3,953 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.4% (96 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5172, 1,576 rooftop-solar systems totalling 10.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,642 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 89 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Mortgage repayments
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Rebekha Sharkie Centre Alliance
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rebekha Sharkie | 55.0% | 45.0% | +3.4 |
| 2022 | Rebekha Sharkie | 51.6% | 48.4% | -4.1 |
| 2019 | Rebekha Sharkie | 47.5% | 52.5% | -0.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Jenni Mitton Australian Labor Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jenni Mitton ALP | 56.6% |
| 2022 | Leon Bignell ALP | 63.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Pages Flat?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Pages Flat
Is Pages Flat a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Pages Flat is moderate (52/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Pages Flat?
Pages Flat has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Pages Flat?
Pages Flat, SA had a population of 164 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Pages Flat, SA?
The postcode for Pages Flat, SA is 5172.
How far is Pages Flat from Adelaide?
Pages Flat is 56 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 50 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Pages Flat?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Pages Flat was $109,200 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Pages Flat?
There are too few current rental listings in Pages Flat for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $265, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Pages Flat?
The median age of residents in Pages Flat was 44 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Pages Flat?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Pages Flat, Myponga (9.8 km away), 786 mm of rain a year over 112 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Pages Flat?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Pages Flat belong to?
Pages Flat sits within the Alexandrina local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Pages Flat?
The average residential rates bill through Alexandrina is $2,523 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Pages Flat?
Across Alexandrina, 429 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 24.6% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Pages Flat in?
Pages Flat sits within the federal Division of Mayo, currently held by Rebekha Sharkie (Centre Alliance).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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