Spence SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Spence SA is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Spence is $1,178 per week ($61,256 per year). Median rent in Spence is $68 per week ($295 per month). Spence has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Spence has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (35% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Spence in 2024-25, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Spence Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Spence Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,178/wk
$61,256 per year
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Median Rent
$68/wk
$295 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Spence Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.4% (31) Female 42.6% (23)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
50 people · 189.3 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,625
Family income/wk

Spence Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Spence Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 12 dwellings

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

Spence Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Spence Religion

Catholic
34.8%
No Religion
30.4%
Not stated
19.6%
Anglican
8.7%
Uniting Church
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Spence Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
31.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.1%

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

Spence Employment

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Employed full-time
80.0% 24 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 6 people

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

Spence Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
100.0%

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

Spence Occupation

Managers
68.4%
Clerical & Administrative
31.6%

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

Spence Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Agriculture & Environment
26.7%
Health
20.0%
Management & Commerce
20.0%

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

Spence Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Spence Weekly Household Income

$3,000-$3,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Spence Marital Status

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Married
52.3% 23
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Divorced
9.1% 4
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Never married
38.6% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Spence Ancestry

Australian
36.4%
English
29.1%
Scottish
12.7%
German
10.9%
Irish
5.5%
Other
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Spence School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
50.0%

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

Spence Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 84

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

Spence Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.6% 12
Not a volunteer
68.4% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Spence How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.6%
Walked only
21.4%

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

Spence Car Ownership

1 vehicle
28.6%
3 vehicles
21.4%
4+ vehicles
50.0%

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

Spence Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
27.8%
5 bedrooms
22.2%

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

Spence Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
24.4%
moved in the last 5 years
76.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Spence Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
89
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Spence Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4
Arthritis
3

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

Spence Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
10.7%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Spence Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
54.5%
Couple — no children
31.8%
Couple — no children under 15
6.8%
One parent — no children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Spence Military Service

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Previously served
13.2% 5
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Never served
86.8% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Spence Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Spence Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
2 children
33.3%
3 children
33.3%

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

Spence Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
33.3%
5–14 hours
23.3%
15–29 hours
23.3%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Spence Household Size

1 person
19.0%
2 persons
61.9%
4 persons
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Spence Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Spence Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024

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

Spence Rent Prices & Affordability

3%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,249/wk
Median Rent $68/wk
Rent-to-Income 3.0%

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

If you earn X in Spence

≈ $9,746/month
Median rent $68/wk
Left after rent $2,181/wk
Rent share 3.0%

Spence vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spence

What is the population of Spence SA?

The population of Spence SA is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Spence?

The median personal income in Spence SA is $1,178 per week, or $61,256 per year.The median household income is $2,249 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.

How much is rent in Spence?

Median rent in Spence SA is $68 per week ($295 per month).Rent represents 3.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Spence?

The median age in Spence SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Spence a good suburb to live in?

Spence is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 50.The median income is $1,178/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (3.0% 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: 41360. All dollar figures in AUD.