Greys Plain, WA 6701 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Greys Plain is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6701, home to 156 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Shark Bay local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 806 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 156
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $480 /week
- Median personal income
- $248 /week
- Median family income
- $519 /week
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.3
- Local government area
- Carnarvon
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $65 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Carnarvon Community College
- Carnarvon School Of The Air
- St Mary Star Of The Sea College
- Carnarvon Christian School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops
- Boor St Mungullah Village
- Boor St After Gibson St
- Boundary Rd After Boor St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 8 pubs and bars
- 22 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 100.0% of the 44 resolvable premises in Greys Plain. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Node: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 15,414 across the Mid West-Gascoyne District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,301 violent offences, 3,323 theft, 1,975 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Greys Plain?
Greys Plain (WA 6701) had 156 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Carnarvon local government area.
What is the median rent in Greys Plain?
The median advertised rent in Greys Plain is $65/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Greys Plain?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Greys Plain covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Carnarvon Community College (2.6 km), Carnarvon School Of The Air (3.3 km), St Mary Star Of The Sea College (3.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Greys Plain?
Greys Plain is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Greys Plain?
Across the surrounding area, 15,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (5,301), theft (3,323), drug offences (1,975). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Greys Plain?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Greys Plain centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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