The Plains WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of The Plains WA is 52 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Plains is $1,542 per week ($80,184 per year). Median rent in The Plains is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). The Plains has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. The Plains has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Plains is $1,733.

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The Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

The Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,542/wk
$80,184 per year
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Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

The Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.9% (24) Female 57.1% (32)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
52 people · 64.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,874
Family income/wk

The Plains Age Distribution

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

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

The Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
45.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
55.0% 11 dwellings

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

The Plains Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

The Plains Religion

No Religion
36.2%
Not stated
22.4%
Anglican
13.8%
Catholic
13.8%
Christian (other)
8.6%
Uniting Church
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.8%

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

The Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
55.6% 20 people
Employed part-time
30.6% 11 people
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Not in labour force
13.9% 5 people

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

The Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

The Plains Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
50.0%

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

The Plains Field of Study

Natural & Physical Sciences
50.0%
Education
50.0%

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

The Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
86.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Plains Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
27.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
27.3%
$4,000+/wk
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

The Plains Marital Status

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Married
71.7% 33
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Widowed
8.7% 4
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Never married
19.6% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Plains Ancestry

English
43.9%
Australian
22.7%
Italian
13.6%
Dutch
10.6%
Scottish
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Plains Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.2% 3
No need for assistance
96.8% 91

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

The Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.1% 6
Not a volunteer
82.9% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

The Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.8%
Walked only
29.2%

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

The Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.8%
2 vehicles
23.8%
3 vehicles
19.0%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

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

The Plains Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.0%
3 bedrooms
15.0%
4 bedrooms
70.0%

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

The Plains Population Mobility

17.3%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
78.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
94
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Arthritis
4

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

The Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
8.3%
$400-$499/wk
10.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.3%
$3,500+/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Plains Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children
40.5%
Couple — no children under 15
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 4
Did not provide
87.5% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Plains Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
3 children
42.9%

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

The Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
37.5%
5–14 hours
30.0%
15–29 hours
12.5%
30+ hours
7.5%
Did not do domestic work
12.5%

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

The Plains Household Size

1 person
15.8%
2 persons
52.6%
3 persons
15.8%
4 persons
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

The Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address
43
Moved from WA
9

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

The Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

The Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,749/wk
Median Rent $240/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.7%

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

If you earn X in The Plains

≈ $11,912/month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $2,509/wk
Rent share 8.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

The Plains vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Frequently Asked Questions About The Plains

What is the population of The Plains WA?

The population of The Plains WA is 52 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in The Plains?

The median personal income in The Plains WA is $1,542 per week, or $80,184 per year.The median household income is $2,749 per week.Family income is $3,874 per week.

How much is rent in The Plains?

Median rent in The Plains WA is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 8.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in The Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Plains WA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in The Plains?

The median age in The Plains WA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is The Plains a good suburb to live in?

The Plains is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 52.The median income is $1,542/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.7% 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: 51444. All dollar figures in AUD.