Little Plain, NSW 2360 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Little Plain is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2360, home to 159 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Gwydir local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 471 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 159
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,649 /week
- Median personal income
- $669 /week
- Median family income
- $1,656 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Inverell
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $225 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,463
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Gum Flat Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops
- Gwydir Hwy At Mt Russell Rd
- 245 Mount Russell Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.9% of the 48 resolvable premises in Little Plain. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 97.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,414 across postcode 2360 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 21% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 462 violent offences, 239 theft, 191 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Little Plain?
Little Plain (NSW 2360) had 159 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Inverell local government area.
What is the median rent in Little Plain?
The median advertised rent in Little Plain is $225/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Little Plain?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Little Plain covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gum Flat Public School (8.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Little Plain?
Little Plain is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Little Plain?
Across postcode 2360, 1,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (462), theft (239), other (191). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Little Plain?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Little Plain centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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