Tasmania · Suburb Profile

South Spreyton TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Spreyton, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of South Spreyton TAS is 576 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Spreyton is $802 per week ($41,704 per year). Median rent in South Spreyton is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). South Spreyton has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. South Spreyton has a population density of 136.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in South Spreyton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Spreyton is $1,517.

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South Spreyton Population

residents (Census 2021)

South Spreyton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$802/wk

$41,704 per year

#3593 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

South Spreyton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (284) Female 50.9% (294)

Population Density

136.1

people per km²

576 people · 4.2 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,057

Family income/wk

South Spreyton Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

South Spreyton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

38.7% 67 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

61.3% 106 dwellings

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

South Spreyton Country of Birth

Australia

95.4%

England

4.6%

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

South Spreyton Religion

No Religion

57.1%

Catholic

11.0%

Anglican

11.0%

Not stated

5.5%

Christian (other)

4.6%

Pentecostal

4.6%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Church Christ

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

South Spreyton Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.6%

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

South Spreyton Employment

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Employed full-time

38.8% 159 people

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Employed part-time

24.4% 100 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 13 people

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Not in labour force

33.7% 138 people

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

South Spreyton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Bachelor Degree

15.7%

Certificate I/II

5.1%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.8%

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

South Spreyton Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.7%

Professionals

18.7%

Community & Personal Service

18.1%

Managers

12.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.0%

Labourers

5.5%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.9%

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

South Spreyton Field of Study

Engineering

23.6%

Management & Commerce

19.2%

Health

15.9%

Society & Culture

11.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Education

7.7%

Architecture & Building

6.6%

Creative Arts

3.8%

Agriculture & Environment

2.2%

Information Technology

1.6%

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

South Spreyton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

South Spreyton Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.1%

$4,000+/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

South Spreyton Marital Status

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Married

64.4% 286

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Separated

1.6% 7

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Divorced

9.2% 41

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Widowed

2.3% 10

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Never married

22.5% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

South Spreyton Ancestry

Australian

40.5%

English

33.1%

Scottish

7.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.7%

Irish

3.5%

German

3.4%

Dutch

1.8%

Other

1.7%

Polish

0.5%

Chinese

0.4%

Filipino

0.4%

French

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

South Spreyton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

26.4%

Secondary — Government

24.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.3%

Vocational Education

10.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.3%

Pre-school

7.6%

Secondary — Catholic

4.2%

Primary — Catholic

3.5%

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

South Spreyton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 30

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 1,088

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

South Spreyton Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.3% 91

—

Not a volunteer

78.7% 337

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

South Spreyton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.1%

$800-$999/mo

3.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

South Spreyton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.6%

Did not go to work

13.3%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Walked only

1.5%

Truck

1.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.1%

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

South Spreyton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

9.8%

2 vehicles

43.5%

3 vehicles

26.6%

4+ vehicles

20.1%

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

South Spreyton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.3%

2 bedrooms

4.8%

3 bedrooms

43.3%

4 bedrooms

36.9%

5 bedrooms

9.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

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

South Spreyton Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

33.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

South Spreyton Indigenous Population

7.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,035

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

South Spreyton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

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

South Spreyton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

South Spreyton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.5%

Couple — no children

28.6%

Couple — no children under 15

13.5%

One parent — children under 15

3.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

South Spreyton Military Service

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Previously served

4.8% 21

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Never served

95.2% 412

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

South Spreyton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 62

—

Did not provide

85.8% 374

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

South Spreyton Children Ever Born

No children

25.7%

1 child

10.5%

2 children

39.5%

3 children

19.0%

4 children

5.2%

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

South Spreyton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

South Spreyton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

33.3%

15–29 hours

18.7%

30+ hours

10.8%

Did not do domestic work

15.9%

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

South Spreyton Household Size

1 person

11.9%

2 persons

38.4%

3 persons

15.3%

4 persons

24.9%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

South Spreyton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

493

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

South Spreyton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.0%

Step family — no other children

4.0%

Blended family — no other children

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

South Spreyton Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,955/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.8%

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

If you earn X in South Spreyton

Your weekly income

≈ $8,472/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,705/wk

Rent share 12.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cressy (Tas.)

Income: $751/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Smithton

Income: $652/wk Rent: $222/wk Save: $28/wk

South Spreyton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Natone

Pop: 288 Income: $666/wk Rent: $225/wk

Elizabeth Town

Pop: 299 Income: $575/wk Rent: $300/wk

Swan Point

Pop: 300 Income: $629/wk Rent: $400/wk

Blackwall (Tas.)

Pop: 303 Income: $621/wk Rent: $300/wk

Mount Rumney

Pop: 303 Income: $1,049/wk Rent: $268/wk

Nunamara

Pop: 305 Income: $833/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Spreyton

What is the population of South Spreyton TAS?

The population of South Spreyton TAS is 576 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 136.1 people per km².South Spreyton is ranked #4,808 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in South Spreyton?

The median personal income in South Spreyton TAS is $802 per week, or $41,704 per year.The median household income is $1,955 per week.Family income is $2,057 per week.South Spreyton is ranked #3,593 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in South Spreyton?

Median rent in South Spreyton TAS is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 12.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Spreyton ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in South Spreyton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Spreyton TAS is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in South Spreyton?

The median age in South Spreyton TAS is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is South Spreyton a good suburb to live in?

South Spreyton is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 576.The median income is $802/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60621. All dollar figures in AUD.