Springfield VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Springfield VIC is 193 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Springfield is $854 per week ($44,408 per year). Median rent in Springfield is $391 per week ($1,694 per month). Springfield has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Springfield has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Springfield is $1,950.

There were 5 recorded offences in Springfield in 2025-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Springfield Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Springfield Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$854/wk
$44,408 per year
#2718 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$391/wk
$1,694 per month
#2246 of 14,663
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Springfield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (95) Female 51.8% (102)

Population Density

3.5
people per km²
193 people · 55.8 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,777
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
47.3% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
52.7% 29 dwellings

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

Springfield Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Springfield Religion

No Religion
46.3%
Catholic
26.3%
Not stated
11.6%
Anglican
7.4%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Uniting Church
2.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.6%
Church Christ
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Springfield Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.6%

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

Springfield Employment

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Employed full-time
46.8% 66 people
Employed part-time
27.0% 38 people
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Not in labour force
26.2% 37 people

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

Springfield Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
33.8%
Bachelor Degree
28.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%
Postgraduate Degree
5.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
3.8%

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

Springfield Occupation

Managers
35.6%
Professionals
23.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.6%
Clerical & Administrative
16.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.1%

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

Springfield Field of Study

Management & Commerce
30.6%
Engineering
19.4%
Education
17.7%
Agriculture & Environment
12.9%
Architecture & Building
8.1%
Society & Culture
6.5%
Health
4.8%

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

$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
20.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
18.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
16.7%
$4,000+/wk
20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Springfield Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 81
↔️
Separated
3.1% 5
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Divorced
8.6% 14
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Widowed
1.9% 3
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Never married
36.4% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Springfield Ancestry

Australian
41.3%
English
24.4%
Irish
11.0%
Scottish
7.5%
German
6.7%
Italian
6.3%
Other
1.6%
Maltese
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Springfield School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
18.9%
Primary — Government
18.9%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
16.2%
Primary — Catholic
13.5%
Secondary — Government
10.8%
Pre-school
10.8%
Vocational Education
10.8%

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

Springfield Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 358

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

Springfield Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.0% 39
Not a volunteer
74.0% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Springfield Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Springfield How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.6%
Walked only
7.0%
Did not go to work
7.0%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Truck
5.6%

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

Springfield Car Ownership

1 vehicle
8.2%
2 vehicles
27.9%
3 vehicles
26.2%
4+ vehicles
37.7%

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

Springfield Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
4.7%
3 bedrooms
31.3%
4 bedrooms
46.9%
5 bedrooms
17.2%

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

Springfield Population Mobility

1.7%
moved in the last year
24.7%
moved in the last 5 years
0.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Springfield Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
366
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Springfield Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
16
Mental health
11
Arthritis
5
Cancer
5
Diabetes
3

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

Springfield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
16.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.5%
$3,500+/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Springfield Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.0%
Couple — no children under 15
29.1%
Couple — no children
24.2%
One parent — no children under 15
6.7%
One parent — children under 15
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Springfield Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.6% 4
👤
Never served
97.4% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Springfield Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.9% 29
Did not provide
80.1% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Springfield Children Ever Born

No children
27.9%
1 child
6.6%
2 children
39.3%
3 children
26.2%

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

Springfield When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1981–1990
4
2001–2010
4

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

Springfield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.5%
5–14 hours
23.5%
15–29 hours
16.1%
30+ hours
16.8%
Did not do domestic work
16.1%

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

Springfield Household Size

1 person
15.9%
2 persons
42.9%
3 persons
11.1%
4 persons
25.4%
5 persons
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Springfield Where Residents Moved From

Same address
170
Moved from VIC
8

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

Springfield Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
82.8%
Step family — no other children
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Springfield Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Theft
2
Assault
1
Break & Enter
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Springfield Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,527/wk
Median Rent $391/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.5%

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

If you earn X in Springfield

≈ $10,950/month
Median rent $391/wk
Left after rent $2,136/wk
Rent share 15.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Springfield vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Springfield

What is the population of Springfield VIC?

The population of Springfield VIC is 193 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.5 people per km².Springfield is ranked #7,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Springfield?

The median personal income in Springfield VIC is $854 per week, or $44,408 per year.The median household income is $2,527 per week.Family income is $2,777 per week.Springfield is ranked #2,718 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Springfield?

Median rent in Springfield VIC is $391 per week ($1,694 per month).Rent represents 15.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Springfield ranks #2,246 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Springfield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Springfield VIC is $1,950. 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 VIC is 46 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 Victoria with a population of 193.The median income is $854/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.5% 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: 22325. All dollar figures in AUD.