Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Sprent TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sprent TAS is 160 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sprent is $751 per week ($39,052 per year). Median rent in Sprent is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Sprent has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Sprent has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sprent is $1,300.

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Sprent Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sprent Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$751/wk

$39,052 per year

#4503 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sprent Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (85) Female 46.2% (73)

Population Density

5.1

people per km²

160 people · 31.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Sprent 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sprent Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.4% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.6% 28 dwellings

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

Sprent Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Sprent Religion

No Religion

55.6%

Not stated

14.6%

Anglican

11.9%

Uniting Church

10.6%

Catholic

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sprent Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

49.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.5%

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

Sprent Employment

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Employed full-time

42.2% 46 people

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Employed part-time

21.1% 23 people

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Unemployed

4.6% 5 people

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Not in labour force

32.1% 35 people

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

Sprent Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.5%

Bachelor Degree

16.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.3%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

Certificate I/II

6.3%

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

Sprent Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.0%

Managers

22.0%

Professionals

20.0%

Labourers

10.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

Community & Personal Service

8.0%

Sales Workers

8.0%

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

Sprent Field of Study

Engineering

61.3%

Health

16.1%

Management & Commerce

12.9%

Agriculture & Environment

9.7%

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

Sprent Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sprent Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sprent Marital Status

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Married

53.7% 72

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Separated

3.0% 4

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Divorced

9.0% 12

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Widowed

3.0% 4

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Never married

31.3% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sprent Ancestry

Australian

45.5%

English

28.7%

Scottish

6.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.6%

Other

5.1%

Irish

3.9%

German

2.8%

Dutch

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sprent School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.6%

Secondary — Government

28.6%

Primary — Catholic

23.8%

Vocational Education

19.0%

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

Sprent Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.5% 4

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No need for assistance

98.5% 266

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

Sprent Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.3% 23

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Not a volunteer

80.7% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sprent Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

20.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sprent How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.2%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Car (passenger)

6.1%

Other

4.5%

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

Sprent Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.8%

2 vehicles

41.7%

3 vehicles

29.2%

4+ vehicles

10.4%

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

Sprent Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.2%

3 bedrooms

69.6%

4 bedrooms

8.7%

5 bedrooms

6.5%

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

Sprent Population Mobility

13.1%

moved in the last year

28.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sprent Indigenous Population

6.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

249

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sprent Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Stroke

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Asthma

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

Sprent Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

15.4%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sprent Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.3%

Couple — children under 15

33.9%

Couple — no children under 15

19.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

One parent — children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sprent Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 3

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Never served

97.4% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sprent Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 15

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Did not provide

87.0% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sprent Children Ever Born

No children

35.4%

1 child

8.3%

2 children

37.5%

3 children

18.8%

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

Sprent When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Sprent Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.1%

5–14 hours

22.0%

15–29 hours

11.9%

30+ hours

7.6%

Did not do domestic work

31.4%

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

Sprent Household Size

1 person

23.5%

2 persons

43.1%

3 persons

11.8%

4 persons

13.7%

5 persons

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sprent Where Residents Moved From

Same address

126

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Sprent Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.3%

Step family — no other children

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sprent Schools

schools nearby

government

914

avg ICSEA score

total students

Sprent Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 31 students

914

ICSEA

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

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Sprent Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.4%

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

If you earn X in Sprent

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $1,322/wk

Rent share 15.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Smithton

Income: $652/wk Rent: $222/wk Save: $18/wk

Cressy (Tas.)

Income: $751/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk

Sprent vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

National Park

Pop: 80 Income: $522/wk Rent: $353/wk

Takone

Pop: 80 Income: $512/wk Rent: $280/wk

Lorinna

Pop: 81 Income: $366/wk Rent: $46/wk

Tewkesbury

Pop: 81 Income: $493/wk Rent: $180/wk

Cornwall (Tas.)

Pop: 82 Income: $371/wk Rent: $200/wk

Flowery Gully

Pop: 82 Income: $575/wk Rent: $358/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sprent

What is the population of Sprent TAS?

The population of Sprent TAS is 160 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.1 people per km².Sprent is ranked #7,575 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sprent?

The median personal income in Sprent TAS is $751 per week, or $39,052 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.Sprent is ranked #4,503 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sprent?

Median rent in Sprent TAS is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 15.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sprent ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sprent?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sprent TAS is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sprent?

The median age in Sprent TAS is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sprent a good suburb to live in?

Sprent is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 160.The median income is $751/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.4% 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: 60627. All dollar figures in AUD.