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.

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Snapshot

Median rent$65 /wk
Population156
Median age29
Area6.8 km²
To CBD806 km
LGACarnarvon

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
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$65 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
14%

Schools

  • Carnarvon Community College Combined · Government
  • Carnarvon School Of The Air Other · Government
  • St Mary Star Of The Sea College Combined · Independent
  • Carnarvon Christian School Combined · Independent

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Boor St Mungullah Village bus · 1160 m
  • Boor St After Gibson St bus · 1342 m
  • Boundary Rd After Boor St bus · 1423 m

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

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

Figures cover the whole Mid West-Gascoyne District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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.

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