Springfield, WA: suburb profile

The population of Springfield WA is 276 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Springfield is $739 per week ($38,428 per year). Median rent in Springfield is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Springfield has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Springfield has a population density of 19 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Springfield is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.8% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Springfield is $1,842.

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Springfield Population

276 residents at the 2021 Census.

Springfield Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$739/wk

$38,428 per year

Ranked 4,750 of 14,663

Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

Ranked 6,115 of 14,663

Median Age

50years

12 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,842/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Springfield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (137) Female 50.7% (141)

Population Density

people per km²

276 people · 14.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,724

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

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Springfield Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Springfield, 56.0% are owned outright and 44.0% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

56.0%

Owned with mortgage

44.0%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

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

Springfield Religion

No religion

42.8%

Anglican

19.2%

Catholic

13.0%

Not stated

12.3%

Lutheran

2.5%

Baptist

1.8%

Christian (other)

1.4%

Othr Protestnt

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Springfield Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Springfield Employment

Employed full-time

37.8% 71 people

Employed part-time

21.8% 41 people

Unemployed

2.7% 5 people

Not in labour force

37.8% 71 people

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

Springfield Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.3%

Bachelor Degree

10.0%

Postgraduate Degree

4.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

Certificate I/II

3.6%

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

Springfield Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

35.8%

Managers

18.5%

Professionals

11.1%

Community & Personal Service

9.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.6%

Sales Workers

7.4%

Labourers

4.9%

Clerical & Administrative

3.7%

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

Springfield Field of Study

Engineering

35.1%

Education

14.3%

Architecture & Building

13.0%

Society & Culture

11.7%

Health

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.8%

Management & Commerce

5.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.9%

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

Nil/Negative/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.7%

$4,000+/wk

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Springfield Marital Status

Married

58.0% 134

Separated

4.3% 10

Divorced

9.5% 22

Widowed

3.0% 7

Never married

25.1% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Springfield Ancestry

Australian

48.6%

English

40.2%

Irish

9.1%

Scottish

6.5%

Australian Aboriginal

4.0%

Dutch

4.0%

German

3.3%

Italian

2.2%

Welsh

1.8%

Spanish

1.4%

Polish

1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Springfield School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

52.1%

Secondary — Catholic

18.8%

Secondary — Government

14.6%

Vocational Education

8.3%

Pre-school

6.3%

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

Springfield Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

10.8%

No need for assistance

89.2%

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

Springfield Volunteering

Volunteer

23.5% 47

Not a volunteer

76.5% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Springfield Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

10.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Springfield How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.1%

Did not go to work

17.4%

Bus

4.1%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Other

3.3%

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

Springfield Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.5%

2 vehicles

33.7%

3 vehicles

31.5%

4+ vehicles

16.3%

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

Springfield Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.5%

3 bedrooms

35.5%

4 bedrooms

40.9%

5 bedrooms

10.8%

6+ bedrooms

5.4%

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

Springfield Population Mobility

12.4%

moved in the last year

28.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Springfield Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Springfield Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Cancer

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

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

Springfield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.5%

$1-$149/wk

6.6%

$150-$299/wk

2.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

13.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Springfield Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.8%

Couple — no children

37.1%

Couple — no children under 15

16.0%

One parent — children under 15

3.6%

One parent — no children under 15

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Springfield Military Service

Previously served

6.1% 12

Never served

93.9% 186

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Springfield Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

13.6% 27

Did not provide

86.4% 171

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Springfield Children Ever Born

No children

10.8%

2 children

45.2%

3 children

39.8%

4 children

4.3%

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

Springfield When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Springfield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.9%

5–14 hours

26.4%

15–29 hours

17.4%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

30.8%

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

Springfield Household Size

1 person

14.4%

2 persons

48.9%

3 persons

11.1%

4 persons

17.8%

5 persons

3.3%

6+ persons

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Springfield Where Residents Moved From

Same address

212

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from QLD

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

Springfield Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.8%

Step family — no other children

24.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Springfield Rent Prices & Affordability

15% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,625/wk

Median rent $250/wk

Rent to income 15.4%

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

Median rent in Springfield against your income

Your weekly income

About $7,042 a month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,375/wk

Rent share 15.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wagin

Income: $621/wk Rent: $195/wk $55/wk less rent

Mount Barker (WA)

Income: $602/wk Rent: $225/wk $25/wk less rent

Esperance

Income: $696/wk Rent: $235/wk $15/wk less rent

Geraldton

Income: $645/wk Rent: $220/wk $30/wk less rent

Kojonup

Income: $793/wk Rent: $200/wk $50/wk less rent

Beachlands

Income: $735/wk Rent: $200/wk $50/wk less rent

Wonthella

Income: $615/wk Rent: $230/wk $20/wk less rent

Narrogin

Income: $719/wk Rent: $240/wk $10/wk less rent

Springfield vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Springfield is $739 a week, 8% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 452nd of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $70 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 15.4% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 50, 9 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Springfield	Typical WA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$739/wk	$806/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,625/wk	$1,722/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$250/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,842/mo	$1,759/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	50	41	42
Rent share of household income	15.4%	18.6%	20.3%

Suburbs near Springfield

The closest suburb to Springfield is Port Denison, 1.9 km away.

Port Denison

1.9 km away · income $617/wk · rent $250/wk

Dongara

5.3 km away · income $600/wk · rent $268/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Springfield

What is the population of Springfield WA?

The population of Springfield WA is 276 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19 people per km².Springfield is ranked #6,199 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Springfield?

The median personal income in Springfield WA is $739 per week, or $38,428 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,724 per week.Springfield is ranked #4,750 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Springfield?

Median rent in Springfield WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 15.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Springfield ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Springfield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Springfield WA is $1,842. 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 WA is 50 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 Western Australia with a population of 276.The median income is $739/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/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: 51399. All dollar figures in AUD.