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South Plantations Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How South Plantations Compares
South Plantations vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | South Plantations | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,428 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $218 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $3,000 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% -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.
South Plantations is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6701. It lies roughly 816 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Carnarvon.
According to the 2021 Census, South Plantations has a population of 188 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $2,428, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 3 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in South Plantations includes a median weekly rent of $218, median monthly mortgage repayment of $3,000, with 52 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, South Plantations scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
South Plantations is part of the Gascoyne statistical area in Western Australia.
South Plantations Details
| Postcode | 6701 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 188 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,428/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,007/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $218 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $3,000 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 9.1 km² |
| Population Density | 21/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 52 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -24.8521433 |
| Longitude | 113.7301089 |
| Distance from Perth | 816 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Gascoyne |
| Local Government | Carnarvon |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 44 (23.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 14 (7.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 45 (23.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 59 (31.4%) |
| 65+ years | 23 (12.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 8 (4.3%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (2.7%) |
| Arthritis | 3 (1.6%) |
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 | 16 (29.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 23 (42.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 15 (27.8%) |
Suburbs Near South Plantations
Same Postcode (6701)
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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.