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Major Plains VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Major Plains, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Major Plains VIC is 36 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Major Plains is $724 per week ($37,648 per year). Major Plains has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Major Plains has a population density of 0.9 people per km².
The most common religion is Catholic (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Major Plains is $1,500.
There were 2 recorded offences in Major Plains in 2025-25, a rate of 56 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).
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Major Plains Population
Major Plains Median Income & Rent
Major Plains Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Major Plains Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Major Plains Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Major Plains Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Major Plains Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Major Plains Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Major Plains Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Major Plains Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Major Plains Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Major Plains Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Major Plains Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Major Plains Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Major Plains Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Major Plains Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Major Plains Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Major Plains School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Major Plains Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Major Plains Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Major Plains How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Major Plains Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Major Plains Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Major Plains Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Major Plains Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Major Plains Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Major Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Major Plains Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Major Plains Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Major Plains Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Major Plains Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Major Plains Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Major Plains Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Major Plains Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Major Plains vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Major Plains
What is the population of Major Plains VIC?
The population of Major Plains VIC is 36 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².
What is the median income in Major Plains?
The median personal income in Major Plains VIC is $724 per week, or $37,648 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.
What are mortgage repayments in Major Plains?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Major Plains VIC is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Major Plains?
The median age in Major Plains VIC is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Major Plains a good suburb to live in?
Major Plains is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 36.The median income is $724/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 21581. All dollar figures in AUD.