Plumpton VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Plumpton, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Plumpton VIC is 79 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Plumpton is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Plumpton is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Plumpton has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Plumpton has a population density of 5.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (24% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Plumpton is $2,484.

There were 12 recorded offences in Plumpton in 2025-25, a rate of 152 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

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Plumpton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Plumpton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
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Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
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Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
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Mortgage
$2,484/mo
Avg household size: 3.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Plumpton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (41) Female 47.4% (37)

Population Density

5.9
people per km²
79 people · 13.4 km²

Households

3.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Plumpton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Plumpton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 12 dwellings

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

Plumpton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Plumpton Religion

Catholic
23.9%
Islam
18.2%
No Religion
13.6%
Eastern Orthodox
11.4%
Not stated
10.2%
Other Religions Tot
9.1%
Othr Rel Sikhism
9.1%
Anglican
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Plumpton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%

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

Plumpton Languages Spoken at Home

Other
46.7%
Serbian
33.3%
IAL Punjabi
20.0%

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

Plumpton Employment

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Employed full-time
39.4% 26 people
Employed part-time
13.6% 9 people
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Unemployed
7.6% 5 people
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Not in labour force
39.4% 26 people

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

Plumpton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
73.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.3%

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

Plumpton Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
44.4%
Managers
33.3%
Professionals
22.2%

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

Plumpton Field of Study

Engineering
52.9%
Management & Commerce
29.4%
Architecture & Building
17.6%

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

Plumpton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Plumpton Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
21.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
28.6%
$4,000+/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Plumpton Marital Status

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Married
48.4% 30
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Divorced
4.8% 3
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Never married
46.8% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Plumpton Ancestry

Other
28.9%
Australian
18.4%
English
14.5%
Maltese
14.5%
Serbian
13.2%
Croatian
6.6%
Sri Lankan
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Plumpton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
42.9%

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

Plumpton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.8% 8
No need for assistance
94.2% 129

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

Plumpton Volunteering

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Volunteer
7.7% 5
Not a volunteer
92.3% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Plumpton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Plumpton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.2%
2 vehicles
27.3%
3 vehicles
18.2%
4+ vehicles
36.4%

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

Plumpton Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
25.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%
5 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Plumpton Population Mobility

14.9%
moved in the last year
25.4%
moved in the last 5 years
5.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Plumpton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
143
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Plumpton Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
3

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

Plumpton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
27.1%
$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
18.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Plumpton Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
42.3%
Couple — children under 15
23.9%
Couple — no children
18.3%
One parent — children under 15
11.3%
One parent — no children under 15
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Plumpton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.4% 13
Did not provide
80.6% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Plumpton Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
2 children
40.0%
3 children
30.0%

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

Plumpton When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
13
1971–1980
3
2011–2015
10

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

Plumpton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5–14 hours
20.3%
15–29 hours
4.7%
30+ hours
18.8%
Did not do domestic work
34.4%

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

Plumpton Household Size

1 person
12.0%
2 persons
12.0%
3 persons
12.0%
4 persons
24.0%
5 persons
12.0%
6+ persons
28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Plumpton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
63
Moved from VIC
11

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

Plumpton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Plumpton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 12 total

Theft
6
Property Damage
2
Break & Enter
2
Justice Procedures
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Plumpton Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $450/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.8%

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

If you earn X in Plumpton

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,362/wk
Rent share 24.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Plumpton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Plumpton

What is the population of Plumpton VIC?

The population of Plumpton VIC is 79 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Plumpton?

The median personal income in Plumpton VIC is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Plumpton?

Median rent in Plumpton VIC is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 24.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Plumpton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Plumpton VIC is $2,484. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Plumpton?

The median age in Plumpton VIC is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Plumpton a good suburb to live in?

Plumpton is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 79.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.8% 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: 22085. All dollar figures in AUD.