Greys Plain WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Greys Plain, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Greys Plain WA is 156 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Greys Plain is $248 per week ($12,896 per year). Median rent in Greys Plain is $65 per week ($282 per month). Greys Plain has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Greys Plain has a population density of 22.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Greys Plain is $1,300.

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Greys Plain Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Greys Plain Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$248/wk
$12,896 per year
#8893 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$65/wk
$282 per month
#8785 of 14,663
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Median Age
29years
9 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 1.3 per bedroom

Greys Plain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.7% (70) Female 53.3% (80)

Population Density

22.9
people per km²
156 people · 6.8 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
1.3
Persons per bedroom
$519
Family income/wk

Greys Plain Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Greys Plain Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
100.0% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Greys Plain Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Greys Plain Religion

No Religion
38.8%
Church Christ
16.5%
Not stated
14.1%
Other Religions Tot
9.4%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
8.8%
Christian (other)
8.2%
Catholic
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Greys Plain Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
37.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
24.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
21.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Greys Plain Languages Spoken at Home

Other
51.9%
Australian Indigenous
48.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Greys Plain Employment

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Employed full-time
8.4% 8 people
Employed part-time
10.5% 10 people
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Unemployed
9.5% 9 people
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Not in labour force
71.6% 68 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Greys Plain Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Greys Plain Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
55.6%
Clerical & Administrative
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Greys Plain Field of Study

Architecture & Building
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Greys Plain Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Greys Plain Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
17.5%
$300-$399/wk
7.5%
$400-$499/wk
27.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
15.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Greys Plain Marital Status

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Married
20.0% 22
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Separated
6.4% 7
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Divorced
2.7% 3
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Widowed
7.3% 8
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Never married
63.6% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Greys Plain Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
84.9%
Scottish
5.0%
Australian
4.4%
Other
3.1%
Dutch
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Greys Plain School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
41.9%
Pre-school
16.1%
Primary — Catholic
16.1%
Secondary — Government
12.9%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Greys Plain Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
12.5% 34
No need for assistance
87.5% 238

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Greys Plain Volunteering

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Volunteer
7.9% 7
Not a volunteer
92.1% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Greys Plain How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
53.8%
Walked only
46.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Greys Plain Car Ownership

0 vehicles
60.0%
1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Greys Plain Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
20.4%
2 bedrooms
8.2%
3 bedrooms
46.9%
4 bedrooms
18.4%
5 bedrooms
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Greys Plain Population Mobility

7.3%
moved in the last year
20.0%
moved in the last 5 years
45.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
29.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Greys Plain Indigenous Population

95.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
275
Indigenous residents
14
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Greys Plain Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
8
Kidney disease
7
Diabetes
5
Asthma
4
Arthritis
4
Mental health
4
Lung condition
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Greys Plain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
13.0%
$150-$299/wk
82.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Greys Plain Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.1%
One parent — children under 15
29.3%
One parent — no children under 15
14.3%
Couple — no children
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Greys Plain Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
43.4% 43
Did not provide
56.6% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Greys Plain Children Ever Born

No children
47.1%
1 child
17.6%
4 children
17.6%
5+ children
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Greys Plain Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
37.8%
15–29 hours
21.1%
30+ hours
8.9%
Did not do domestic work
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Greys Plain Household Size

1 person
23.8%
2 persons
23.8%
3 persons
21.4%
4 persons
11.9%
6+ persons
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Greys Plain Where Residents Moved From

Same address
139
Moved — same area (SA2)
7
Moved from WA
7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Greys Plain Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
78.6%
Step family — no other children
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Greys Plain Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
769
avg ICSEA score
447
total students
Carnarvon Community College Government
Combined · K-12 · 447 students
769
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Greys Plain Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $480/wk
Median Rent $65/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Greys Plain

≈ $2,080/month
Median rent $65/wk
Left after rent $415/wk
Rent share 13.5%

Greys Plain vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Greys Plain

What is the population of Greys Plain WA?

The population of Greys Plain WA is 156 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 22.9 people per km².Greys Plain is ranked #7,659 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Greys Plain?

The median personal income in Greys Plain WA is $248 per week, or $12,896 per year.The median household income is $480 per week.Family income is $519 per week.Greys Plain is ranked #8,893 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Greys Plain?

Median rent in Greys Plain WA is $65 per week ($282 per month).Rent represents 13.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Greys Plain ranks #8,785 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Greys Plain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Greys Plain WA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Greys Plain?

The median age in Greys Plain WA is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Greys Plain a good suburb to live in?

Greys Plain is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 156.The median income is $248/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50591. All dollar figures in AUD.