Shark Bay
South Plantations
South Plantations at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
188
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about South Plantations.
South Plantations (6701) sits in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia.
South Plantations has roughly 188 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
South Plantations scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Plantations's population at 188, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
188
Median age
38
Family households
87%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$209/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$218/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
188
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Plantations.
Local schools for South Plantations
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Government School Catchment
Carnarvon Community College
Carnarvon School Of The Air
Non-Government Schools
Carnarvon Christian School
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Frequently asked
About South Plantations.
- What is the South Plantations postcode?
- South Plantations is in the 6701 postcode, in WA, in the Shark Bay region.
- What is the average rent in South Plantations?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $209, for units it's $218.
- What schools are in South Plantations?
- There are 4 schools serving South Plantations on this page, including Carnarvon Community College, Carnarvon School Of The Air, Carnarvon Christian School.
- How walkable is South Plantations?
- South Plantations has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near South Plantations?
- South Plantations is close to Kingsford, Greys Plain, Brown Range, North Plantations, East Carnarvon.
- What is the population of South Plantations?
- South Plantations has approximately 188 residents. The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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