Western Australia · Postcode 6569
Old Plains postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 101 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Old Plains at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Old Plains vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Old Plains | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,874 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $138 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Median age | 45 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Old Plains is a locality 101 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6569. It falls within the Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. The local government area is Victoria Plains.
According to the 2021 Census, Old Plains has a population of 47 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,874, close to the WA average.
Housing in Old Plains includes a median weekly rent of $138, 12 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 61.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Old Plains scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Old Plains is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Old Plains details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6569 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 47 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,874/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $483/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $138 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 265.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 12 |
| Australian Citizens | 66.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -31.1435301 |
| Longitude | 116.3567408 |
| Distance from Perth | 101 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Victoria Plains |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Moore (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5 (10.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 7 (14.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 9 (19.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 16 (34.0%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 5 (10.6%) |
| Arthritis | 3 (6.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (27.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 8 (72.7%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.