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Plantagenet has an estimated 5,827 residents, up from 5,388 at the 2021 Census — a change of 439 people, or 8.1%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 67.1% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to findings from AreaSearch, the resident count in Plantagenet stands at approximately 5,827 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 5,388 residents documented in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 439 people (8.1%). This progression is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 5,793 as of June 2025 alongside 93 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. With this population base, the local density settles at 1.3 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious residential environment. Across the prior ten years, Plantagenet has exhibited steady momentum with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, exceeding the broader SA3 area.
The primary catalyst for local demographic expansion has been interstate arrivals, accounting for roughly 67.1% of total population additions in recent times, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively. Projections prepared by ABS/Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions (issued in 2024 using 2022 as the base year) are incorporated into AreaSearch's modeling. Where SA2 coverage is absent, and for long-term calculations following 2032 across all localities, age-cohort growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilizing 2022 data) are applied. Factoring in these future demographic patterns, Plantagenet is forecasted to achieve population growth exceeding the median for national non-metropolitan regions, climbing by 686 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, which represents an overall increase of 11.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
155 new dwellings have been approved in Plantagenet over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Plantagenet have averaged roughly 31 dwellings each year, generating 155 homes across the past 5 financial years. With an influx averaging 2.5 new residents per dwelling each year across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), underlying demand remains healthy in support of local asset values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $271,000, coming in below broader regional benchmarks to provide cost-effective residential options. In addition, commercial development approvals have reached $12.8 million this financial year, demonstrating ongoing commercial investment across the locality.
On a per-capita basis, construction activity in Plantagenet matches the pace seen across Rest of WA, maintaining steady conditions aligned with regional standards. Furthermore, residential building activity has consisted entirely of standalone houses, preserving the district's established low-density setting and delivering family-oriented housing for buyers prioritizing space. A metric of approximately 148 people per approval underscores Plantagenet's ongoing development trajectory. Demographic projections indicate that Plantagenet will add 652 residents through to 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Looking at prevailing building activity, residential pipeline capacity appears well positioned to satisfy demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially enabling demographic growth to exceed anticipated levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Plantagenet
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 57 current infrastructure and development projects close to Plantagenet, worth an estimated $11.8 billion. 8 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and energy. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and social outcomes are fundamentally shaped by capital works, regional infrastructure, and planning programs. AreaSearch has identified 1 project poised to influence the district. Prominent projects across the wider region comprise the Southdown Magnetite Mine, South Coast Highway Improvements: Albany To Esperance, South West Interconnected System Transformation, and Western Australia Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements, with key details set out below.
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Albany Regional Airport Upgrades
The City of Albany is advancing the Albany Airport Master Plan 2043, following Council endorsement of the Code 3 Development Strategy in April 2024. This phase focuses on airside and landside improvements to support existing RPT and FIFO services. In early 2026, the City issued tenders for Runway Upgrade and Overlay Design Services, with maintenance and asphalt resurfacing of the main runway (RWY 14/32) scheduled for the 2026/2027 summer construction period. The upgrades aim to support larger narrow-bodied aircraft, enhance regional tourism, and facilitate Large Aerial Tanker operations for fire safety.
Morgan Place (Residential Estate)
Proposed residential development with a structure plan endorsed in 2010 for predominantly R20 residential zoning. Subdivision activity has yet to commence.
Albany North District Structure Plan
A high-level, strategic document consolidating and expanding on fragmented local structure plans. It aims to unlock land, identify headworks, and help deliver housing supply and economic growth for Albany's growing population, guiding future land use, residential density, and staging of major infrastructure.
Clydesdale Park Estate
An established residential estate with public open space areas and a future primary school. Offers various sized homesites with fencing and landscaping included, focusing on affordable housing. Stage 3 lots have been released.
Yakamia North Area (Residential & Mixed-Use)
Site forms part of the draft Yakamia District Structure Plan area, proposing residential areas with some mixed business, retail, and public open space. Draft structure plan recently advertised for public consultation.
Clydesdale Park
Clydesdale Park is an established residential estate by DevelopmentWA located in McKail, 7km from the Albany town centre. When complete, the estate will feature up to 430 homes, a central bushland park with walkways, and a future primary school. The estate offers easy access to local schools, sporting complexes, and shopping centres. Stage 3 civil works are underway with lots currently sold out or under offer, and future land releases planned.
McKail North Local Structure Plan
The McKail North Local Structure Plan is a proposed replacement for the previous outline development plan covering approximately 68.16 hectares in northern McKail. The structure plan proposes a lower-density residential community ranging from R2.5 to R25, a new primary school site, consolidated public open space, and an updated road network. Following public consultation that closed in January 2025, the City of Albany has progressed broader planning for the Gladville (Lancaster North) precinct, including a Structure Plan, Development Contribution Plan and Local Planning Scheme Amendment.
Centennial Park Urban Renewal Area
An urban renewal area with plans to prepare a Structure Plan to investigate zonings, land uses, and provide for a diverse range of residential densities (R40 to RAC), aiming to increase employment opportunities and improve community facilities.
2,769 residents of Plantagenet are employed, from a labour force of 2,864. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 58.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local economy in Plantagenet features a balanced distribution of white-collar and blue-collar occupations across several industry sectors, with an unemployment rate of only 3.3%. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 2,769, and local joblessness tracked 0.2% below the 3.5% reported across Regional WA, although labor force participation remains comparatively subdued at 58.5% versus 65.4% regionally. According to Census records, 16.6% of workers performed their duties from home, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment generators for local residents consist of agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing is particularly pronounced, registering at 2.9 times the regional standard. Conversely, mining accounts for only 3.0% of the resident workforce, trailing the 11.7% observed across Regional WA. Comparing the Census tally of local workers against the resident population points to a relatively constrained supply of jobs within the immediate area. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures, the labour force shrank by 5.1% while employment fell 6.7% during the year to March 2026, which caused the unemployment rate to climb by 1.6 percentage points. In contrast, Regional WA experienced a 0.1% drop in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labour force, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in Plantagenet. These projections, which span five and ten-year horizons, have been overlaid onto the local employment structure to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Plantagenet's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 4.9% over five years and 11.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Plantagenet is $1,181 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $626 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,438 a year against an average of $57,425. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the Plantagenet SA2 at $45,438, alongside an average figure of $57,425. These amounts fall below nationwide averages and compare against a median of $59,973 and average of $74,392 throughout Regional WA. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023 elevates estimated local figures to approximately $50,404 (median) and $63,702 (average) by March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions personal, family, and household earnings in Plantagenet between the 11th and 15th percentiles across the country.
A substantial 27.8% of local earners (1,619 individuals) fall into the $400 - 799 weekly income bracket, contrasting with the regional pattern where 31.1% earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Despite manageable shelter outlays enabling residents to retain 88.2% of their income, overall disposable earnings sit at only the 17th percentile across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Plantagenet had 2,001 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $225 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,278 a month. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, Plantagenet's residential stock was comprised of 97.3% standalone houses and 2.7% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached units, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Outright property ownership in the area stood at 47.8%, substantially exceeding regional benchmarks, while remaining homes were under a mortgage (31.5%) or tenanted (20.6%). Monthly mortgage costs centered at a median of $1,278 and weekly rent stood at a median of $225, tracking well below Regional WA figures of $1,560 and $265 respectively. Relative to Australian benchmarks, Plantagenet's mortgage repayments remain well under the nationwide average of $1,863, with weekly rental rates also sitting considerably lower than the national $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Plantagenet counted 2,001 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,164 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 36% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the core living arrangement in the area, accounting for 70.1% of households. This encompasses 36.1% couples without children, 24.7% couples with children, and 8.4% single parent households. The remaining 29.9% consists of non-family living situations, comprising single-person households at 27.5% and group arrangements at 2.4%. Typical household occupancy stands at a median of 2.3 people, slightly below the 2.5 person average recorded across Regional WA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.9% of adults in Plantagenet hold a university qualification, including 12.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 77% of areas nationally. A further 30.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 737 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 949 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment represents a key development priority for the community, as only 15.9% of residents hold university qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4%, highlighting a clear focus area for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent 12.1% of attainment, with postgraduate credentials at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and vocational training remains strong, with 40.9% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, including 10.9% holding advanced diplomas and 30.0% holding certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial across the population, with 28.8% of residents participating in education. This cohort comprises 12.0% attending primary school, 9.2% enrolled in secondary school, and 1.7% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Plantagenet means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Plantagenet comprises 5 operating stops served by bus transport. These points are connected by 2 separate routes delivering a combined total of 24 passenger services each week. Overall transit access is constrained, with residents situated an average distance of 5709 meters from the closest transport node. Reflecting the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard; private vehicles account for 90% of travel, while 7% of journeys are on foot. Households maintain an average of 1.9 vehicles, outpacing regional levels, while 16.6% of residents reported working from home in the 2021 Census under potential pandemic conditions.
Transit services operate at an average rate of 3 trips daily across the network, translating to roughly 4 weekly departures per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.2% of residents in Plantagenet report no long-term health condition. 6.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch indicate notable community health considerations based on mortality metrics and chronic ailment rates, with conditions evident across younger and older demographics alike. Private medical coverage is limited, held by roughly 48% of residents (~2,773 people), below the 56.4% seen throughout Regional WA and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading reported medical concerns in the district, affecting 10.8% and 9.0% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 63.2% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic conditions, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
Working-age locals show an elevated incidence of long-term health issues. In addition, individuals aged 65 and over make up 25.6% of the local population (1,494 people), higher than the 19.1% share recorded in Regional WA, with national health standings generally matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Plantagenet is largely Australian-born, at 78.3% of residents, with 7.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.8%) and Australian (30.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Plantagenet track below broader standards, with 82.9% holding Australian citizenship, 78.3% born domestically, and 92.9% speaking exclusively English in the home. Christianity stands as the dominant religious faith, representing 41.3% of the community. The most distinct variance appears in Islam, which accounts for 2.3% of the local population versus 0.8% across Regional WA. Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplaces, English heritage leads the community at 36.8% (above the 31.3% regional benchmark), followed by Australian at 30.1% and Scottish at 8.3%. Other distinct cultural backgrounds include Dutch heritage at 1.7% (compared to 1.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (versus 0.6%), and South Australian at 0.5% (against 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Plantagenet is 48, older than 86% of areas nationally. 18.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Plantagenet's demographic composition skews heavily toward mature and post-family life stages. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 place seniors and retirees (65+) at 25.6% of the population, compared to 19.1% across Regional WA, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 18.9% versus 26.6% regionally. The median age is estimated by AreaSearch at 48 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and sitting 8 years above the Regional WA median of 40 from that Census (with Australia recording 38). Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 24.0% to an estimated 25.6%.
By 2041, young to middle-aged adults are anticipated to see the largest expansion, climbing by 354 (32%) to reach 1,454, whereas youth and child cohorts are expected to decrease over the same timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Plantagenet
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 93 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,388 at the 2021 Census → 5,827 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (509011234). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.