South Australia · Suburb Profile

Spalding SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Spalding SA is 260 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Spalding is $578 per week ($30,056 per year). Median rent in Spalding is $155 per week ($672 per month). Spalding has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Spalding has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Spalding is $704.

There were 1 recorded offences in Spalding in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Spalding Population

residents (Census 2021)

Spalding Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$578/wk

$30,056 per year

#7404 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$155/wk

$672 per month

#8183 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$704/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Spalding Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (134) Female 48.1% (124)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

260 people · 184.0 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Spalding 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)

Spalding Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.0% 49 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.0% 30 dwellings

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

Spalding Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Spalding Religion

No Religion

51.6%

Catholic

15.2%

Uniting Church

14.5%

Anglican

6.3%

Not stated

5.9%

Lutheran

3.9%

Pentecostal

1.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Spalding Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.4%

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

Spalding Employment

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Employed full-time

29.5% 57 people

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Employed part-time

23.3% 45 people

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Unemployed

4.7% 9 people

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Not in labour force

42.5% 82 people

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

Spalding Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.7%

Bachelor Degree

16.5%

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

Spalding Occupation

Managers

22.7%

Community & Personal Service

19.7%

Professionals

16.7%

Labourers

16.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.6%

Clerical & Administrative

7.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.1%

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

Spalding Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

20.9%

Society & Culture

16.4%

Management & Commerce

16.4%

Health

14.9%

Engineering

13.4%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Education

6.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.5%

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

Spalding Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Spalding Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$300-$399/wk

7.4%

$400-$499/wk

12.6%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

16.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

3.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$4,000+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Spalding Marital Status

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Married

47.1% 98

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Separated

5.3% 11

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Divorced

9.1% 19

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Widowed

6.3% 13

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Never married

32.2% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Spalding Ancestry

Australian

38.0%

English

28.1%

German

9.3%

Irish

6.3%

Scottish

5.4%

Other

3.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.0%

Dutch

2.4%

Hungarian

0.9%

Italian

0.9%

Polish

0.9%

Welsh

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Spalding School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

43.5%

Primary — Government

34.8%

Vocational Education

8.7%

Pre-school

6.5%

Primary — Catholic

6.5%

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

Spalding Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.3% 30

✅

No need for assistance

93.7% 445

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

Spalding Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.7% 61

—

Not a volunteer

69.3% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Spalding Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

27.3%

$300-$449/mo

15.2%

$600-$799/mo

18.2%

$800-$999/mo

27.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Spalding How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.4%

Did not go to work

17.1%

Other

5.7%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

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

Spalding Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.5%

1 vehicle

34.8%

2 vehicles

29.5%

3 vehicles

15.2%

4+ vehicles

16.1%

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

Spalding Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.0%

2 bedrooms

13.0%

3 bedrooms

61.0%

4 bedrooms

19.0%

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

Spalding Population Mobility

10.5%

moved in the last year

24.6%

moved in the last 5 years

9.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Spalding Indigenous Population

5.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

473

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Spalding Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Heart disease

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

Spalding Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

9.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Spalding Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.9%

Couple — children under 15

37.3%

Couple — no children under 15

9.7%

One parent — no children under 15

9.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Spalding Military Service

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Previously served

6.3% 13

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Never served

93.7% 194

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Spalding Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.9% 40

—

Did not provide

80.1% 161

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Spalding Children Ever Born

No children

22.2%

2 children

38.9%

3 children

25.6%

4 children

8.9%

5+ children

4.4%

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

Spalding When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Spalding Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

31.9%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

15.5%

Did not do domestic work

20.3%

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

Spalding Household Size

1 person

31.4%

2 persons

41.0%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

7.6%

5 persons

3.8%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Spalding Where Residents Moved From

Same address

221

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Spalding Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

60.0%

Step family — no other children

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Spalding Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Spalding Schools

schools nearby

government

1057

avg ICSEA score

total students

Spalding Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 19 students

1057

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Spalding Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $969/wk

Median Rent $155/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Spalding

Your weekly income

≈ $4,199/month

Median rent $155/wk

Left after rent $814/wk

Rent share 16.0%

Spalding vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spalding

What is the population of Spalding SA?

The population of Spalding SA is 260 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².Spalding is ranked #6,336 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Spalding?

The median personal income in Spalding SA is $578 per week, or $30,056 per year.The median household income is $969 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Spalding is ranked #7,404 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Spalding?

Median rent in Spalding SA is $155 per week ($672 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Spalding ranks #8,183 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Spalding?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Spalding SA is $704. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Spalding?

The median age in Spalding SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Spalding a good suburb to live in?

Spalding is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 260.The median income is $578/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% 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: 41358. All dollar figures in AUD.