Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Springfield TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Springfield TAS is 224 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Springfield is $557 per week ($28,964 per year). Median rent in Springfield is $200 per week ($867 per month). Springfield has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Springfield has a population density of 2.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Springfield is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Springfield is $1,408.

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Springfield Population

residents (Census 2021)

Springfield Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$557/wk

$28,964 per year

#7641 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,408/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Springfield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (105) Female 52.5% (116)

Population Density

2.7

people per km²

224 people · 81.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,270

Family income/wk

Springfield 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)

Springfield Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.0% 36 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.0% 23 dwellings

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

Springfield Country of Birth

Australia

96.8%

England

3.2%

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

Springfield Religion

No Religion

45.8%

Anglican

24.3%

Christian (other)

7.5%

Not stated

7.0%

Catholic

4.7%

Othr Christian

3.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.7%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Springfield Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

47.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.2%

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

Springfield Employment

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Employed full-time

42.2% 73 people

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Employed part-time

23.1% 40 people

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Not in labour force

34.7% 60 people

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

Springfield Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.4%

Bachelor Degree

24.1%

Postgraduate Degree

12.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.3%

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

Springfield Occupation

Managers

22.6%

Professionals

17.7%

Clerical & Administrative

14.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.5%

Community & Personal Service

12.9%

Labourers

12.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

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

Springfield Field of Study

Engineering

28.6%

Management & Commerce

20.4%

Agriculture & Environment

14.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

10.2%

Health

10.2%

Architecture & Building

10.2%

Education

6.1%

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

Springfield Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Springfield Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

11.9%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.0%

$4,000+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Springfield Marital Status

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Married

46.8% 88

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Separated

3.7% 7

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Divorced

6.9% 13

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Widowed

5.3% 10

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Never married

37.2% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Springfield Ancestry

Australian

40.1%

English

35.1%

Scottish

9.4%

Irish

6.0%

German

3.0%

Other

2.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.3%

Dutch

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Springfield School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

34.9%

Secondary — Government

25.6%

Vocational Education

18.6%

Primary — Government

11.6%

Pre-school

9.3%

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

Springfield Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.6% 15

✅

No need for assistance

96.4% 400

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

Springfield Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.8% 48

—

Not a volunteer

74.2% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Springfield Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

13.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Springfield How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.9%

Walked only

9.8%

Did not go to work

7.6%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Truck

4.3%

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

Springfield Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.1%

2 vehicles

43.4%

3 vehicles

19.3%

4+ vehicles

19.3%

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

Springfield Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.5%

3 bedrooms

58.8%

4 bedrooms

28.7%

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

Springfield Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

33.3%

moved in the last 5 years

1.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Springfield Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

444

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Springfield Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

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

Springfield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.2%

$1-$149/wk

13.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

15.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

$3,500+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Springfield Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.6%

Couple — no children

37.1%

Couple — no children under 15

12.4%

One parent — children under 15

7.3%

One parent — no children under 15

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Springfield Military Service

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Previously served

6.6% 12

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Never served

93.4% 170

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Springfield Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 25

—

Did not provide

86.1% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Springfield Children Ever Born

No children

55.4%

1 child

5.4%

2 children

16.1%

3 children

23.2%

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

Springfield When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Springfield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.4%

5–14 hours

30.3%

15–29 hours

17.1%

30+ hours

16.0%

Did not do domestic work

17.1%

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

Springfield Household Size

1 person

25.3%

2 persons

39.8%

3 persons

10.8%

4 persons

13.3%

5 persons

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Springfield Where Residents Moved From

Same address

189

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

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

Springfield Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.0%

Blended family — no other children

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Springfield Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,147/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.4%

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

If you earn X in Springfield

Your weekly income

≈ $4,970/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $947/wk

Rent share 17.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $50/wk

Springfield vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Glaziers Bay

Pop: 112 Income: $565/wk Rent: $333/wk

Pawleena

Pop: 112 Income: $706/wk Rent: $350/wk

Birchs Bay

Pop: 116 Income: $481/wk Rent: $200/wk

Edith Creek

Pop: 116 Income: $900/wk Rent: $225/wk

Lonnavale

Pop: 116 Income: $530/wk Rent: $180/wk

Boomer Bay

Pop: 117 Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Springfield

What is the population of Springfield TAS?

The population of Springfield TAS is 224 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.7 people per km².Springfield is ranked #6,672 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Springfield?

The median personal income in Springfield TAS is $557 per week, or $28,964 per year.The median household income is $1,147 per week.Family income is $1,270 per week.Springfield is ranked #7,641 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Springfield?

Median rent in Springfield TAS is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Springfield ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Springfield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Springfield TAS is $1,408. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Springfield?

The median age in Springfield TAS is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Springfield a good suburb to live in?

Springfield is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 224.The median income is $557/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% 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: 60630. All dollar figures in AUD.