The Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
52
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about The Plains.
The postcode for The Plains is 6237 (WA).
The Plains (6237) sits in the Capel region of Western Australia.
The Plains has roughly 52 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
The Plains 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Plains's population at 52, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
52
Median age
48
Family households
73%
Lone person
14%
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)
$325/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
52
Median age: 48
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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 The Plains.
Local schools for The Plains
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Government School Catchment
Boyanup Primary School
Capel Primary School
Donnybrook District High School
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Frequently asked
About The Plains.
- What is the The Plains postcode?
- The Plains is in the 6237 postcode, in WA, in the Capel region.
- Where is The Plains?
- The Plains is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6237, in the Capel region.
- What is the average rent in The Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $325, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in The Plains?
- There are 8 schools serving The Plains on this page, including Boyanup Primary School, Child Side School, Capel Primary School.
- How walkable is The Plains?
- The Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Plains?
- The Plains is close to Capel River, Elgin, Argyle, Gwindinup, Paynedale.
- What is the population of The Plains?
- The population of The Plains is approximately 52 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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