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Western Australia · Postcode 6237
The Plains postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 181 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
The 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.
Where The Plains ranks: household income is in the top 10% of WA suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
The Plains vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | The Plains | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,749 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $240 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈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.
The Plains is a locality 181 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6237. It falls within the Bunbury region. The local government area is Capel.
According to the 2021 Census, The Plains has a population of 52 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $2,749, above the WA average.
Housing in The Plains includes a median weekly rent of $240, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 22 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, The Plains scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
The Plains is part of the Bunbury statistical area in Western Australia.
The Plains details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6237 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 52 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,749/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,542/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $240 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 64.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 22 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.5749896 |
| Longitude | 115.6893415 |
| Distance from Perth | 181 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bunbury |
| Area (SA3) | Bunbury |
| Local Government | Capel |
| Federal Electorate | Forrest |
| State Electorate | Collie-Preston (South West) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 16 (30.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (7.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 8 (15.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 21 (40.4%) |
| 65+ years | 6 (11.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 9 (17.3%) |
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 | 5 (23.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 5 (23.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (52.4%) |
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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.