Plantagenet
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Plantagenet are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Plantagenet's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 5,846. This figure represents an increase of 458 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,388. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,734 in June 2024 and an additional 72 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1.3 persons per square kilometer. Plantagenet's growth rate of 8.5% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA3 area at 7.9%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 76.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Population projections indicate an above median growth for regional areas nationally, with Plantagenet expected to expand by 741 persons to reach a total of 6,587 by 2041, marking a 10.8% increase over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Plantagenet when compared nationally

Plantagenet has recorded approximately 30 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 152 homes were approved. As of FY26, 16 homes have been approved so far.

On average, each dwelling built over these five years has gained around 2.5 new residents per year, indicating healthy demand which supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes is $200,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year, Plantagenet has recorded $12.8 million in commercial development approvals, indicating steady commercial investment activity.

Compared to the Rest of WA, Plantagenet maintains similar development levels per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. The recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and focusing on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 179 people per dwelling approval, Plantagenet shows characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate that Plantagenet will gain approximately 629 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Plantagenet has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project anticipated to impact this region. Key projects are Southdown Magnetite Mine, South Coast Highway Improvements: Albany To Esperance, South West Interconnected System Transformation, and Western Australia Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements. The following details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Plantagenet well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Plantagenet's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with diverse industry representation. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.6%, lower than Rest of WA's 3.2%.

Workforce participation is 53.4%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 2.9 times the regional level. Conversely, mining representation is lower at 3.0% versus the regional average of 11.7%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 0.3%, while labour force decreased by 1.6%, leading to a 1.9 percentage point drop in unemployment. In comparison, Rest of WA saw employment growth of 1.1% and unemployment fall by 0.6 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Plantagenet's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 4.9% over five years and 11.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Plantagenet is $44,366 and average income is $53,988. This contrasts with Rest of WA's median income of $57,323 and average income of $71,163. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $50,666 (median) and $61,654 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Plantagenet fall between the 12th and 15th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate 27.8% of individuals earn between $400 - 799 annually, compared to metropolitan trends where 31.1% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. Housing costs are modest with 88.2% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at the 17th percentile nationally.

Plantagenet is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Plantagenet's dwelling structure, as assessed in the latest Census, consisted of 97.3% houses and 2.7% other dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro WA had 92.1% houses and 8.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Plantagenet stood at 47.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.5% and rented properties at 20.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,278, below Non-Metro WA's average of $1,490. The median weekly rent in Plantagenet was $225, compared to Non-Metro WA's $280. Nationally, Plantagenet's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Plantagenet has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.1% of all households, including 24.7% couples with children, 36.1% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.9%, with lone person households at 27.5% and group households at 2.4%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Rest of WA average of 2.4.

Plantagenet faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 15.9%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (30.0%).

Educational participation is high at 28.8%, including 12.0% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 1.7% pursuing tertiary education. Plantagenet's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 737 students. The area has varied educational conditions across its schools, which include 2 primary and 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents (12.7) fall below the regional average (15.9), with some students likely attending schools in adjacent areas.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Plantagenet has five operational public transport stops. These are served by two distinct bus routes, offering a total of 24 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is limited, with residents on average being located 5709 meters from the nearest stop.

Each route provides an average of three daily trips, resulting in approximately four weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Plantagenet is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Plantagenet faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 47%, covering around 2,747 people, compared to 49.5% in Rest of WA and a national average of 55.3%. The most common conditions are arthritis (10.8%) and mental health issues (9%).

About 63.2% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of WA's 64.7%. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 23.1%, with around 1,352 people falling into this category, compared to 21.0% in Rest of WA.

Plantagenet ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Plantagenet had a cultural diversity level below average, with 82.9% citizens and 78.3% born in Australia. English was the language spoken exclusively at home by 92.9%. Christianity dominated religiously, at 41.3%, but Islam was overrepresented at 2.3% compared to 1.0% regionally.

Ancestrally, English (36.8%), Australian (30.1%), and Scottish (8.3%) were the top groups. Dutch (1.7%) was notably overrepresented versus regional figures of 2.3%, Welsh matched regional levels at 0.7%, and South African was slightly underrepresented at 0.5% compared to 0.6%.

Plantagenet hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Plantagenet's median age of 48 years is notably higher than Rest of WA's 40 years, which is also older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of WA average, Plantagenet has a notably over-represented 65 - 74 cohort at 15.4%, while the 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.2%. This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 9.0% to 10.3%, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 12.2% to 11.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Plantagenet's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to expand by 239 people (44%) from 538 to 778. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 85+ and 15 to 24 cohorts.