North Plantations, WA 6701 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Plantations is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6701, home to 377 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Shark Bay local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 806 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 377
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,875 /week
- Median personal income
- $831 /week
- Median family income
- $2,270 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- 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
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,661
- Rent share of household income
- 8%
Schools
- Carnarvon Community College
- Carnarvon Christian School
- Carnarvon School Of The Air
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 4 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 29 resolvable premises in North Plantations. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Plantations?
North Plantations (WA 6701) had 377 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Carnarvon local government area.
What is the median rent in North Plantations?
The median advertised rent in North Plantations is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Plantations?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near North Plantations covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Carnarvon Community College (4.2 km), Carnarvon Christian School (6.3 km), Carnarvon School Of The Air (6.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Plantations?
North Plantations is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North Plantations?
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.
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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