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North Plantations

27 km²

North Plantations is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders, a slightly higher share of renters than usual and household incomes a little above the norm.

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📍 North Plantations, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population377▲ +6.2%since 2011 Median age46 yrs▲ +15.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.1%People aged 65 and over15.6%Children under 1513.8%People in a de facto relationship8.2%▲ +17.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In North Plantations, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 34%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (28%) and Seniors (65+) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)34.5%

Young adults (25–44)28.4%

Seniors (65+)15.6%

Children (0–14)13.8%

Youth (15–24)7.7%

Marital status

In North Plantations, the largest group is Married at 62%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (6%).

Married62%
Never married27%
Divorced6%
Widowed3%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In North Plantations, the largest group is Australia at 73%, followed by Vietnam (25%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia38.5%

Vietnam13.3%

New Zealand1.3%

Ancestry

In North Plantations, the largest group is English at 29%, followed by Australian (28%) and Vietnamese (19%).

English16.4%

Australian16.2%

Vietnamese11.1%

Irish3.7%

Scottish3.4%

Chinese3.2%

Italian1.9%

Dutch0.8%

Filipino0.8%

Language

People using another language at home47.2%

Language used at home

In North Plantations, the largest group is English only at 61%, followed by Vietnamese (34%) and Mandarin (5%).

English only34.5%

Vietnamese19.1%

Mandarin2.9%

Religion

People with no religion20.7%

Religious affiliation

In North Plantations, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (26%) and Buddhism (17%).

Christianity50%
No religion26%
Buddhism17%
Islam8%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.0%

Highest year of school

In North Plantations, the largest group is Year 12 at 50%, followed by Year 9 or below (23%) and Year 10 (20%).

Year 1238.9%

Year 9 or below18.2%

Year 1015.4%

Year 115.6%

Highest qualification level

In North Plantations, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 43%, followed by Bachelor degree (33%) and Certificate I / II (19%).

Certificate III / IV18.3%

Bachelor degree14.0%

Certificate I / II7.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma2.4%

Field of qualification

In North Plantations, the largest group is Engineering & related at 29%, followed by Management & commerce (25%) and Education (19%).

Engineering & related12.8%

Management & commerce11.0%

Education8.5%

Society & culture4.3%

Agriculture & environment3.7%

Natural & physical sciences1.8%

Health1.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$831▲ +37.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,875▲ +73.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,270▲ +68.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.7%

Household income distribution

In North Plantations, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (25%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49932.8%

$1,500–$2,99924.1%

Under $65019.0%

$3,000–$3,99912.1%

$4,000 or more8.6%

Personal income distribution

In North Plantations, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 47%, followed by Under $650 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

$650–$1,49935.3%

Under $65024.3%

$1,500–$2,99911.2%

$3,000 or more4.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition13.3%People with a mental health condition1.9%People needing help with daily activities2.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In North Plantations, the largest group is None at 80%, followed by One condition (13%) and Two conditions (5%).

None59.9%

One condition9.5%

Two conditions4.0%

Three or more1.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In North Plantations, the largest group is Arthritis at 30%, followed by Asthma (21%) and Diabetes (11%).

Arthritis6.6%

Asthma4.5%

Diabetes2.4%

Other condition2.4%

Mental health1.9%

Heart disease1.3%

Stroke1.1%

Cancer0.8%

Lung condition0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.3%People providing unpaid care4.3%People caring for children unpaid14.6%People who served in the Defence Force1.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework9.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▼ -16.1%since 2011 One-parent families7.8%People living alone17.2%▲ +103.1%since 2011

Family composition

In North Plantations, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (39%) and One-parent families (8%).

Couples with children51%
Couples without children39%
One-parent families8%
Other families2%

Household size

In North Plantations, the largest group is 2 people at 42%, followed by 1 person (17%) and 4 people (17%).

2 people43.1%

1 person17.2%

4 people17.2%

3 people12.1%

5 people8.6%

6 or more3.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150▼ -11.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,661▲ +15.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting29.3%Homes owned outright35.3%Separate (detached) houses94.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms69.8%▼ -2.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In North Plantations, the largest group is Owned outright at 37%, followed by Rented (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (25%).

Owned outright37%
Rented31%
Owned with a mortgage25%
Other tenure7%

Types of homes

In North Plantations, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Other dwelling (5%).

Separate house95%
Other dwelling5%

Bedrooms per home

In North Plantations, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).

3 bedrooms34.5%

4 bedrooms24.1%

2 bedrooms18.1%

5 or more11.2%

1 bedroom10.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In North Plantations, the largest group is Under $200 at 69%, followed by $200–$349 (31%).

Under $20058.8%

$200–$34926.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In North Plantations, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 50%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (21%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

$3,000 or more51.9%

$1,800–$2,99922.2%

Under $1,00014.8%

$1,000–$1,79914.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.7%▲ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In North Plantations, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (23%) and 4 or more (19%).

2 vehicles37.8%

1 vehicle23.4%

4 or more18.9%

3 vehicles17.1%

No vehicle2.7%

How people get to work

In North Plantations, the largest group is Worked at home at 43%, followed by Car (driver) (33%) and Walked (16%).

Worked at home39.6%

Car (driver)30.2%

Walked14.4%

Car (passenger)8.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years22.3%Recent arrivals from overseas29.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.4%Labour-force participation66.9%Employed full-time73.0%

Industries people work in

In North Plantations, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 70%, followed by Education & training (5%) and Administrative & support (4%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing65.8%

Education & training4.5%

Administrative & support3.6%

Construction3.2%

Retail trade2.7%

Accommodation & food2.7%

Transport & warehousing2.3%

Public administration & safety2.3%

Health care & social assistance2.3%

Other services2.3%

Occupations people work in

In North Plantations, the largest group is Managers at 48%, followed by Labourers (29%) and Technicians & trades (6%).

Managers47.7%

Labourers29.3%

Technicians & trades5.9%

Community & personal service5.0%

Machinery operators & drivers4.1%

Clerical & administrative3.2%

Professionals2.7%

Sales workers2.7%

Nearby areas

South Plantations Kingsford (WA)Brown Range East Carnarvon Greys Plain Carnarvon Morgantown Massey Bay

👥 Demographics & Identity