Old Plains WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Old Plains WA is 47 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Old Plains is $483 per week ($25,116 per year). Median rent in Old Plains is $138 per week ($598 per month). Old Plains has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Old Plains has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents).

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Old Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Old Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$483/wk
$25,116 per year
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Median Rent
$138/wk
$598 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Old Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.2% (19) Female 57.8% (26)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
47 people · 265.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,499
Family income/wk

Old Plains Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
25-29
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Old Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 8 dwellings

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

Old Plains Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Old Plains Religion

No Religion
62.5%
Anglican
15.0%
Not stated
15.0%
Uniting Church
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Old Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.0%

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

Old Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
42.4% 14 people
Employed part-time
24.2% 8 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 11 people

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

Old Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Old Plains Occupation

Managers
60.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
40.0%

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

Old Plains Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
55.6%
Health
44.4%

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

Old Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Old Plains Marital Status

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Married
61.5% 24
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Never married
38.5% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Old Plains Ancestry

English
48.8%
Australian
31.7%
Scottish
19.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Old Plains School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Old Plains Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.3% 3
No need for assistance
95.7% 67

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

Old Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.5% 11
Not a volunteer
64.5% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Old Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.3%
Did not go to work
16.7%

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

Old Plains Car Ownership

2 vehicles
27.3%
3 vehicles
36.4%
4+ vehicles
36.4%

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

Old Plains Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Old Plains Population Mobility

12.1%
moved in the last year
23.7%
moved in the last 5 years
8.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Old Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
70
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Old Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
33.3%
$300-$399/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Old Plains Family Structure

Couple — no children
47.4%
Couple — children under 15
31.6%
Couple — no children under 15
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Old Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.0% 6
Did not provide
80.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Old Plains Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Old Plains When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Old Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.3%
5–14 hours
43.3%
Did not do domestic work
33.3%

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

Old Plains Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Old Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address
29
Moved from WA
4

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

Old Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Old Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,874/wk
Median Rent $138/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.4%

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

If you earn X in Old Plains

≈ $8,121/month
Median rent $138/wk
Left after rent $1,736/wk
Rent share 7.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Old Plains vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Plains

What is the population of Old Plains WA?

The population of Old Plains WA is 47 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Old Plains?

The median personal income in Old Plains WA is $483 per week, or $25,116 per year.The median household income is $1,874 per week.Family income is $2,499 per week.

How much is rent in Old Plains?

Median rent in Old Plains WA is $138 per week ($598 per month).Rent represents 7.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Old Plains?

The median age in Old Plains WA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Old Plains a good suburb to live in?

Old Plains is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 47.The median income is $483/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.4% 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: 51178. All dollar figures in AUD.