Plantagenet

Population growth drivers in Plantagenet are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count for Plantagenet stands at approximately 5,818 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 430 individuals (8.0%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 5,388 residents. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 5,793 in June 2025 combined with 83 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population size results in a density of 1.3 persons per square kilometer, which represents a spacious distribution. Over the last ten years, Plantagenet has shown consistent expansion with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, exceeding the wider SA3 region. The expansion was chiefly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 67.1% of the population increase in recent times, though all indicators including overseas migration and natural increase remained positive.

AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and to calculate development beyond 2032, AreaSearch utilizes age cohort growth rates from the latest Greater Capital Region projections released by the ABS in 2023, based on 2022 data. Future projections suggest that regional locations nationwide will experience expansion above the median rate, with this specific locality anticipated to grow by 701 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth of 11.6% across the 16 years.

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

Plantagenet averages approximately 30 residential building approvals annually, with 152 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 39 recorded so far in FY-26. An average of 2.5 additional residents was recorded for every built dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), suggesting robust demand that is likely to sustain local property values. Newly constructed homes average a value of $200,000, which is below regional benchmarks and points to more budget-friendly purchasing options. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $12.8 million this financial year, showing a moderate rate of commercial investment.

In comparison to Rest of WA, development activity per resident in Plantagenet is tracking at a comparable level, keeping the market balanced in line with neighboring locations. Additionally, recent construction approvals are comprised entirely of separate houses, preserving the established low density aesthetic and focusing on spacious residences suitable for families. Having roughly 181 residents for every approved dwelling indicates that Plantagenet behaves like an expansion area.

Long-term demographic forecasts suggest that Plantagenet will add 676 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Considering current building trends, the supply of new housing is positioned to comfortably satisfy this demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially enabling population increases that exceed current projections.

Plantagenet has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

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The employment landscape in Plantagenet presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.3%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

The local workforce in Plantagenet is evenly split between white and blue collar roles, representing diverse industries, while maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.3%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,769, representing an unemployment rate 0.2% lower than the 3.5% registered in Regional WA. However, workforce engagement is notably lower, with participation at 58.9% compared to 65.6% in Regional WA. According to self-reported Census data, 16.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

Locals are primarily employed in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The region exhibits a strong concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the employment proportion is 2.9 times the regional average. In contrast, the mining sector has a smaller footprint at 3.0% compared to the regional benchmark of 11.7%. The comparison between the census working population and resident workforce suggests the local area provides relatively few jobs internally.

Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the labor force shrank by 5.1% during the 12 months leading to March 2026, alongside a 6.7% drop in employment, which led to a 1.6 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Conversely, Regional WA saw employment fall by 0.1% and the labor force expand by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point rise. Further context on regional demand trends is available through the national employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but trends differ widely by sector. Weighting these projections against the specific industry mix in Plantagenet indicates that local employment would grow by 4.9% over five years and 11.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.

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

The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the Plantagenet SA2 are lower than national levels, with a median of $45,438 and an average of $57,425. This is lower than the Regional WA median of $59,973 and average of $74,392. Adjusting for a 10.93% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $50,404 for the median and $63,702 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Plantagenet all sit between the 11th and 15th percentiles nationally. Income distribution data shows that 27.8% of the population (1,617 individuals) earn between $400 - 799, whereas the metropolitan area sees its largest concentration of 31.1% in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Although residents retain 88.2% of their income due to low housing costs, total disposable income sits at the 17th percentile nationwide.

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

The latest Census data shows that housing types in Plantagenet consist of 97.3% standalone houses and 2.7% other structures such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other options across Regional WA. Outright home ownership in Plantagenet is substantially higher than the regional average, standing at 47.8%, with 31.5% of properties under mortgage and 20.6% occupied by tenants. The median monthly mortgage payment was recorded at $1,278, which is lower than the Regional WA average of $1,560, while the median weekly rent of $225 is below the Regional WA level of $265. On a national scale, Plantagenet mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are below the national average of $375.

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

Families make up the majority of local households at 70.1%, which consists of 24.7% couples with dependent children, 36.1% couples without children, and 8.4% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.9%, with lone person households representing 27.5% and group living situations comprising 2.4%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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

Academic metrics show some areas for improvement, as the proportion of residents with tertiary degrees (15.9%) sits well below the nationwide average of 30.4%. This represents a key area of focus for regional educational programs. Bachelor degrees make up the largest share of higher education at 12.1%, while postgraduate degrees stand at 2.2% and graduate diplomas represent 1.6%. Vocational training is widely held, with 40.9% of the population aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (30.0%).

Participation in study is quite strong, with 28.8% of local residents actively enrolled in an educational program. This cohort includes 12.0% attending primary school, 9.2% in secondary education, and 1.7% enrolled in tertiary institutions.

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

Public transit options in Plantagenet include 5 active stops served by local buses. These transit stops are linked to 2 distinct routes, which combine to offer 24 passenger services per week. Transport links are quite limited, and residents live an average of 5709 meters away from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, most workers travel outside the locality, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of commutes and walking representing 7%. Households average 1.9 vehicles, which is higher than the regional norm. Additionally, 16.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.

Service frequency averages 3 daily runs across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 4 weekly services for each transit stop.

Health performance in Plantagenet is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and chronic illness, Plantagenet experiences notable health difficulties, with medical issues affecting both younger and older cohorts, and private health coverage rates falling to a low level of approximately 48% of the population (~2,769 people). This is below the Regional WA level of 56.4% and the national average of 55.7%.

Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health concerns in the community, affecting 10.8 and 9.0% of the population, respectively, while 63.2% of residents reported having no long-term health issues, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Health issues are relatively high among working-age residents. The region has a higher concentration of seniors, with 24.3% of the population aged 65 and over (1,413 people), compared to 19.2% across Regional WA, while national rankings generally align with broader demographic trends.

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

Cultural diversity in Plantagenet is relatively low, with citizens making up 82.9% of the population, 78.3% born domestically, and 92.9% speaking only English in their households. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 41.3% of residents. The most distinct statistical anomaly is in Islam, which accounts for 2.3% of the community compared to 0.8% across Regional WA.

English ancestry represents the largest group in Plantagenet at 36.8%, which is higher than the regional level of 31.3%, followed by Australian at 30.1% and Scottish at 8.3%. Other distinct ancestral lines include Dutch at 1.7% (compared to 1.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.6% regionally), and South Australian at 0.5% (compared to 0.6% regionally).

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

The median age in Plantagenet is 48 years, which is older than the Regional WA median of 40 and the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 16.0% locally, compared to the regional trend, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 8.8%. This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is higher than the national share of 9.4%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.0% to 9.9%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 12.2% to 11.2%. Projections for 2041 indicate significant changes in the age structure, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 207 people (41%) from 511 to 719, while the 15 to 24 and 85+ cohorts are projected to contract.