Black Springs SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Black Springs, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Black Springs SA is 49 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Black Springs is $612 per week ($31,824 per year). Median rent in Black Springs is $163 per week ($706 per month). Black Springs has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Black Springs has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Springs is $1,733.

There were 2 recorded offences in Black Springs in 2024-25, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Black Springs Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Black Springs Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$612/wk
$31,824 per year
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Median Rent
$163/wk
$706 per month
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Median Age
35years
3 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Black Springs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.0% (27) Female 46.0% (23)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
49 people · 65.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,791
Family income/wk

Black Springs Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Black Springs Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Black Springs Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Black Springs Religion

No Religion
42.0%
Lutheran
18.0%
Uniting Church
18.0%
Not stated
12.0%
Christian (other)
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Black Springs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
32.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Black Springs Employment

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Employed full-time
47.8% 11 people
Employed part-time
39.1% 9 people
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Not in labour force
13.0% 3 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Black Springs Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.0%
Bachelor Degree
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Black Springs Occupation

Professionals
66.7%
Clerical & Administrative
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Black Springs Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
56.3%
Society & Culture
25.0%
Management & Commerce
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Black Springs Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Black Springs Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
50.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Black Springs Marital Status

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Married
57.1% 20
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Divorced
11.4% 4
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Never married
31.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Black Springs Ancestry

Australian
47.5%
English
27.1%
German
18.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Black Springs School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
62.5%
Secondary — Government
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Black Springs Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.5% 3
No need for assistance
96.5% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Black Springs Volunteering

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Volunteer
47.2% 17
Not a volunteer
52.8% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Black Springs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Black Springs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.9%
Car (passenger)
26.1%
Walked only
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Black Springs Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Black Springs Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Black Springs Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
19.0%
moved in the last 5 years
74.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Black Springs Indigenous Population

8.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
77
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Black Springs Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Asthma
4
Mental health
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Black Springs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
15.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
19.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
19.2%
$3,500+/wk
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Black Springs Family Structure

Couple — no children
33.3%
Couple — children under 15
28.6%
Couple — no children under 15
26.2%
One parent — children under 15
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Black Springs Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.8% 6
Did not provide
81.3% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Black Springs Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Black Springs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
43.6%
5–14 hours
12.8%
15–29 hours
12.8%
30+ hours
20.5%
Did not do domestic work
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Black Springs Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Black Springs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Black Springs Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Break & Enter
2

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Black Springs Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,781/wk
Median Rent $163/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Black Springs

≈ $7,718/month
Median rent $163/wk
Left after rent $1,618/wk
Rent share 9.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Black Springs vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Springs

What is the population of Black Springs SA?

The population of Black Springs SA is 49 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Black Springs?

The median personal income in Black Springs SA is $612 per week, or $31,824 per year.The median household income is $1,781 per week.Family income is $1,791 per week.

How much is rent in Black Springs?

Median rent in Black Springs SA is $163 per week ($706 per month).Rent represents 9.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Black Springs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Springs SA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Black Springs?

The median age in Black Springs SA is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Black Springs a good suburb to live in?

Black Springs is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 49.The median income is $612/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40115. All dollar figures in AUD.