Suburbs Powlett Plains

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Powlett Plains VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Powlett Plains VIC is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Powlett Plains is $389 per week ($20,228 per year). Median rent in Powlett Plains is $160 per week ($693 per month). Powlett Plains has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Powlett Plains has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents).

There were 6 recorded offences in Powlett Plains in 2025-25, a rate of 158 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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📍 Powlett Plains, Victoria — 36.4704°S, 143.8573°E

Crime: Low Med High

Powlett Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Powlett Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$389/wk
$20,228 per year
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Median Rent
$160/wk
$693 per month
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Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Powlett Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (20) Female 44.4% (16)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
38 people · 118.4 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Powlett Plains Age Distribution

15-19
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Powlett Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 3 dwellings

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

Powlett Plains Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Powlett Plains Religion

No Religion
30.2%
Not stated
23.3%
Pentecostal
11.6%
Uniting Church
9.3%
Buddhism
9.3%
Catholic
9.3%
Anglican
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Powlett Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
28.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.5%

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

Powlett Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
37.2% 16 people
⏰
Employed part-time
11.6% 5 people
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Unemployed
7.0% 3 people
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Not in labour force
44.2% 19 people

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

Powlett Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.5%
Bachelor Degree
38.5%

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

Powlett Plains Occupation

Managers
62.5%
Professionals
37.5%

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

Powlett Plains Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Powlett Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Powlett Plains Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Powlett Plains Marital Status

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Married
54.8% 23
↔️
Separated
16.7% 7
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Never married
28.6% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Powlett Plains Ancestry

Australian
56.4%
English
33.3%
Scottish
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Powlett Plains School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Powlett Plains Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.2% 5
✅
No need for assistance
92.8% 64

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

Powlett Plains Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
23.5% 8
—
Not a volunteer
76.5% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Powlett Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Powlett Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.8%
3 vehicles
46.2%
4+ vehicles
23.1%

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

Powlett Plains Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
21.4%
3 bedrooms
57.1%
4 bedrooms
21.4%

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

Powlett Plains Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
22.6%
moved in the last 5 years
11.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Powlett Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
69
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Powlett Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Stroke
4
Arthritis
3
Cancer
3

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

Powlett Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
18.8%
$400-$499/wk
31.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Powlett Plains Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.4%
Couple — no children under 15
29.6%
Couple — children under 15
14.8%
One parent — no children under 15
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Powlett Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
31.4% 11
—
Did not provide
68.6% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Powlett Plains Children Ever Born

4 children
100.0%

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

Powlett Plains When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1991–2000
3

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

Powlett Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.4%
5–14 hours
13.2%
15–29 hours
23.7%
30+ hours
18.4%
Did not do domestic work
26.3%

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

Powlett Plains Household Size

1 person
26.7%
2 persons
53.3%
3 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Powlett Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Powlett Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Theft
4
Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Powlett Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $160/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Powlett Plains

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $160/wk
Left after rent $740/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Powlett Plains vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Boigbeat
Pop: 19 Income: $725/wk Rent: $150/wk
Arnold West
Pop: 19 Income: $575/wk Rent: $154/wk
Ballapur
Pop: 19 Income: $725/wk Rent: $80/wk
Boxwood
Pop: 19 Income: $350/wk
Bulgana
Pop: 19 Income: $524/wk
Bullaharre
Pop: 19 Income: $900/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Powlett Plains

What is the population of Powlett Plains VIC?

The population of Powlett Plains VIC is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Powlett Plains?

The median personal income in Powlett Plains VIC is $389 per week, or $20,228 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Powlett Plains?

Median rent in Powlett Plains VIC is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Powlett Plains?

The median age in Powlett Plains VIC is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Powlett Plains a good suburb to live in?

Powlett Plains is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 38.The median income is $389/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22117. All dollar figures in AUD.