South Plantations WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of South Plantations WA is 188 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Plantations is $1,007 per week ($52,364 per year). Median rent in South Plantations is $218 per week ($945 per month). South Plantations has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. South Plantations has a population density of 20.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in South Plantations is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Plantations is $3,000.

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South Plantations Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

South Plantations Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,007/wk
$52,364 per year
#1191 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$218/wk
$945 per month
#7167 of 14,663
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Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
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Mortgage
$3,000/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 1 per bedroom

South Plantations Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.9% (107) Female 43.1% (81)

Population Density

20.7
people per km²
188 people · 9.1 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,399
Family income/wk

South Plantations Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

South Plantations Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.8% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.2% 13 dwellings

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

South Plantations Country of Birth

Australia
94.1%
England
5.9%

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

South Plantations Religion

No Religion
43.2%
Catholic
25.4%
Not stated
8.6%
Buddhism
8.1%
Christian (other)
7.0%
Anglican
3.2%
Church Christ
2.7%
Islam
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

South Plantations Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.5%

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

South Plantations Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese
73.8%
Portuguese
16.7%
Italian
9.5%

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

South Plantations Employment

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Employed full-time
67.8% 78 people
Employed part-time
19.1% 22 people
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Unemployed
2.6% 3 people
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Not in labour force
10.4% 12 people

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

South Plantations Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
64.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%
Bachelor Degree
16.0%

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

South Plantations Occupation

Managers
40.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.0%
Professionals
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
9.5%
Community & Personal Service
7.1%
Labourers
7.1%

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

South Plantations Field of Study

Engineering
43.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
13.3%
Management & Commerce
13.3%
Architecture & Building
10.0%
Education
10.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.0%

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

South Plantations Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

South Plantations Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
13.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
19.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.5%
$4,000+/wk
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

South Plantations Marital Status

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Married
55.5% 76
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Separated
2.9% 4
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Divorced
8.8% 12
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Widowed
2.9% 4
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Never married
29.9% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

South Plantations Ancestry

Vietnamese
22.9%
Australian
22.0%
English
21.5%
Other
10.3%
Italian
8.5%
Chinese
4.5%
Croatian
3.1%
Irish
2.7%
Filipino
1.8%
Dutch
1.3%
Scottish
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

South Plantations School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
26.2%
Secondary — Catholic
23.8%
Pre-school
16.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
14.3%
Primary — Government
11.9%
Secondary — Government
7.1%

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

South Plantations Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.5% 8
No need for assistance
97.5% 318

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

South Plantations Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.8% 31
Not a volunteer
74.2% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

South Plantations Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

South Plantations How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.1%
Walked only
23.3%
Car (passenger)
11.6%

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

South Plantations Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.6%
2 vehicles
42.6%
3 vehicles
11.1%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

South Plantations Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.1%
2 bedrooms
23.6%
3 bedrooms
36.4%
4 bedrooms
25.5%
6+ bedrooms
5.5%

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

South Plantations Population Mobility

5.4%
moved in the last year
30.7%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
75.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

South Plantations Indigenous Population

0.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
332
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

South Plantations Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3
Asthma
3

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

South Plantations Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.1%
$150-$299/wk
11.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
8.8%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

South Plantations Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
53.6%
Couple — no children
20.0%
Couple — no children under 15
10.7%
One parent — children under 15
9.3%
One parent — no children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

South Plantations Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.8% 7
Did not provide
94.2% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

South Plantations Children Ever Born

No children
22.9%
2 children
22.9%
3 children
54.3%

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

South Plantations When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
20
1991–2000
14
2001–2010
9
2011–2015
10
2018
3

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

South Plantations Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
34.4%
5–14 hours
25.6%
15–29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
5.6%
Did not do domestic work
22.4%

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

South Plantations Household Size

1 person
24.5%
2 persons
26.4%
3 persons
18.9%
4 persons
13.2%
6+ persons
17.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

South Plantations Where Residents Moved From

Same address
157
Moved from NSW
5
Moved from VIC
4
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

South Plantations Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

South Plantations Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,428/wk
Median Rent $218/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.0%

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

If you earn X in South Plantations

≈ $10,521/month
Median rent $218/wk
Left after rent $2,210/wk
Rent share 9.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

South Plantations vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Plantations

What is the population of South Plantations WA?

The population of South Plantations WA is 188 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.7 people per km².South Plantations is ranked #7,132 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in South Plantations?

The median personal income in South Plantations WA is $1,007 per week, or $52,364 per year.The median household income is $2,428 per week.Family income is $2,399 per week.South Plantations is ranked #1,191 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in South Plantations?

Median rent in South Plantations WA is $218 per week ($945 per month).Rent represents 9.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Plantations ranks #7,167 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in South Plantations?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Plantations WA is $3,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in South Plantations?

The median age in South Plantations WA is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is South Plantations a good suburb to live in?

South Plantations is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 188.The median income is $1,007/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.0% 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: 51382. All dollar figures in AUD.