Gum Flat vs Little Plain
The verdict
Gum Flat rates higher for liveability (24 vs 0). Little Plain rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Gum Flat is closer to the coast (215.6 km vs 217.5 km).
Scores
Gum FlatLittle Plain
| Gum Flat | Little Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 32 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 45 | 31 |
| Liveability | 24 | 0 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gum Flat | Little Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 209 | 159 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,350 | $1,649 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.2% | 8.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 73.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Gum Flat Stable · Little Plain Stable
Property
| Gum Flat | Little Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $800K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $440 | $440 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gum Flat | Little Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 629 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 629 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 478 | 2,516 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,914 | 5,031 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gum Flat | Little Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gum Flat · Little Plain
Transport
| Gum Flat | Little Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.6 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Gum Flat | Little Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 34.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 790 | 580 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 215.6 km | 217.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 454.5 km | 460.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.7 km | 19.4 km |
Population & growth
| Gum Flat | Little Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 209 | 159 |
| Estimated 2025 | 212 | 161 |
| Projected 2041 | 213 | 162 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.36% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Gum Flat or Little Plain?
Little Plain has the higher transport score (Gum Flat 0/100 vs Little Plain 64/100).
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