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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Major Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$724/wk
$37,648 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Major Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.9% (15) Female 57.1% (20)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
36 people · 42.3 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,624
Family income/wk

Major Plains Age Distribution

5-9
30-34
35-39
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Major Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
78.6% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
21.4% 3 dwellings

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

Major Plains Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Major Plains Religion

Catholic
48.7%
Uniting Church
20.5%
No Religion
17.9%
Not stated
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Major Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.3%

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

Major Plains Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Major Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
75.0% 15 people
Employed part-time
25.0% 5 people

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

Major Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
78.6%
Bachelor Degree
21.4%

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

Major Plains Occupation

Labourers
100.0%

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

Major Plains Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
46.2%
Engineering
30.8%
Society & Culture
23.1%

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

Major Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Major Plains Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Major Plains Marital Status

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Married
57.1% 16
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Divorced
25.0% 7
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Never married
17.9% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Major Plains Ancestry

Australian
29.2%
Other
27.1%
English
18.8%
Irish
12.5%
German
6.3%
Scottish
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Major Plains School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Major Plains Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 61

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

Major Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.6% 8
Not a volunteer
72.4% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Major Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Major Plains Car Ownership

2 vehicles
45.5%
4+ vehicles
54.5%

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

Major Plains Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
31.3%
4 bedrooms
43.8%

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

Major Plains Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
36.4%
moved in the last 5 years
80.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Major Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
73
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Major Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
5

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

Major Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
23.1%
$800-$999/wk
30.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Major Plains Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.7%
Couple — children under 15
33.3%
Couple — no children under 15
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Major Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.4% 3
Did not provide
90.6% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Major Plains Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Major Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
5–14 hours
35.7%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
25.0%

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

Major Plains Household Size

1 person
30.8%
2 persons
46.2%
3 persons
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Major Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2021
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Major Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Major Plains

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,624/wk
Rent share

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.