South Australia · Suburb Profile
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
Spence Median Income & Rent
Spence Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Spence Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Spence Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Spence Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Spence Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Spence Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Spence Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Spence Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Spence Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Spence Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Spence Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Spence Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Spence Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Spence Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Spence School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Spence Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Spence Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Spence How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Spence Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Spence Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Spence Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Spence Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Spence Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Spence Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Spence Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Spence Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Spence Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Spence Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Spence Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Spence Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Spence Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Spence Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Spence Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.