Suburbs Springvale (Vic.)

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Springvale VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Springvale VIC is 22,174 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Springvale is $558 per week ($29,016 per year). Median rent in Springvale is $357 per week ($1,547 per month). Springvale has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Springvale has a population density of 2000.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Springvale is India. The most common religion is No Religion (26% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Springvale is $1,750.

There were 3,259 recorded offences in Springvale in 2025-25, a rate of 147 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1,376 offences).

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📍 Springvale, Victoria — 37.9441°S, 145.1619°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (32)

Springvale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Springvale Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$558/wk
$29,016 per year
#7629 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$357/wk
$1,547 per month
#3053 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,750/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1 per bedroom

Springvale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (11,408) Female 48.6% (10,765)

Population Density

2000.2
people per km²
22,174 people · 11.1 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,470
Family income/wk

Springvale 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 & Locality (SAL)

Springvale Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
57.9% 2,271 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
42.1% 1,650 dwellings

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

Springvale Country of Birth

Australia
56.8%
India
16.4%
Cambodia
9.7%
China
9.6%
Indonesia
2.3%
Greece
2.3%
England
0.9%
Hong Kong
0.8%
Bangladesh
0.6%
Afghanistan
0.5%

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

Springvale Religion

No Religion
26.3%
Buddhism
25.3%
Catholic
18.2%
Islam
11.3%
Not stated
6.9%
Hinduism
4.6%
Other Religions Tot
3.8%
Othr Rel Sikhism
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Springvale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
78.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
9.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

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

Springvale Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese
38.0%
Other
14.0%
Mandarin
11.2%
Cantonese
10.0%
Khmer
7.7%
SAL Tot
7.7%
IAL Punjabi
7.3%
SAL Oth
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Springvale Employment

💼
Employed full-time
31.0% 5,314 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.1% 3,453 people
🔍
Unemployed
4.9% 833 people
🏠
Not in labour force
44.0% 7,546 people

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

Springvale Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
39.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.4%
Certificate III/IV
20.0%
Postgraduate Degree
15.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.0%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

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

Springvale Occupation

Professionals
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.6%
Community & Personal Service
13.1%
Labourers
13.0%
Clerical & Administrative
11.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.8%
Managers
7.6%
Sales Workers
6.8%

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

Springvale Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.6%
Engineering
15.5%
Information Technology
10.7%
Health
10.5%
Society & Culture
10.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.3%
Education
5.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.5%
Architecture & Building
3.8%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
0.9%

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

Springvale Dwelling Types

Separate house
77.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
14.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Springvale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.5%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
7.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.1%
$4,000+/wk
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Springvale Marital Status

💍
Married
45.1% 8,541
↔️
Separated
3.2% 616
📋
Divorced
8.5% 1,602
🕊️
Widowed
5.8% 1,099
👤
Never married
37.4% 7,099

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Springvale Ancestry

Other
26.7%
Vietnamese
22.4%
Chinese
21.4%
English
7.6%
Australian
6.4%
Indian
5.5%
Greek
2.4%
Italian
2.0%
Filipino
1.7%
Irish
1.4%
Scottish
1.3%
Korean
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Springvale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
22.1%
Vocational Education
21.2%
Secondary — Government
21.2%
Primary — Catholic
9.7%
Pre-school
9.6%
Secondary — Catholic
8.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
4.7%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
3.4%

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

Springvale Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.9% 3,310
✅
No need for assistance
92.1% 38,567

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

Springvale Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
7.4% 1,318
—
Not a volunteer
92.6% 16,408

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Springvale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.8%
$300-$449/mo
2.4%
$450-$599/mo
2.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.3%
$800-$999/mo
5.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Springvale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.1%
Car (passenger)
8.7%
Did not go to work
8.5%
Train
3.9%
Walked only
2.5%
Bus
2.4%
Other
0.9%
Truck
0.8%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.6%
Bicycle
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

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

Springvale Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.3%
1 vehicle
38.9%
2 vehicles
32.3%
3 vehicles
11.8%
4+ vehicles
6.7%

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

Springvale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.5%
2 bedrooms
19.5%
3 bedrooms
49.4%
4 bedrooms
17.3%
5 bedrooms
4.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Springvale Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
43.1%
moved in the last 5 years
8.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Springvale Indigenous Population

0.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
88
Indigenous residents
42,386
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Springvale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,037
Diabetes
675
Asthma
670
Arthritis
390
Heart disease
356
Kidney disease
235
Stroke
210
Lung condition
207
Cancer
177
Dementia
73

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

Springvale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
7.8%
$300-$399/wk
6.2%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
11.0%
$800-$999/wk
14.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Springvale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.5%
Couple — no children
22.9%
Couple — no children under 15
21.6%
One parent — no children under 15
10.8%
One parent — children under 15
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Springvale Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.1% 10
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.0% 7
🏅
Previously served
0.6% 109
👤
Never served
99.3% 17,685

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Springvale Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
9.8% 1,721
—
Did not provide
90.2% 15,846

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Springvale Children Ever Born

No children
40.4%
1 child
15.9%
2 children
24.6%
3 children
11.7%
4 children
5.1%
5+ children
2.2%

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

Springvale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
26
1951–1960
239
1961–1970
490
1971–1980
821
1981–1990
2,443
1991–2000
1,784
2001–2010
2,633
2011–2015
2,201
2016
627
2017
777
2018
925
2019
946
2020
300
2021
50

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

Springvale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.2%
5–14 hours
17.9%
15–29 hours
8.4%
30+ hours
6.6%
Did not do domestic work
49.9%

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

Springvale Household Size

1 person
22.0%
2 persons
26.4%
3 persons
19.1%
4 persons
16.3%
5 persons
8.4%
6+ persons
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Springvale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
17,695
Moved from VIC
1,817
Moved — same area (SA2)
1,003
Moved from overseas
223
Moved from QLD
42
Moved from NSW
39
Moved from SA
24
Moved from ACT
9
Moved from WA
6
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from NT
4

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

Springvale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
88.7%
Step family — no other children
5.4%
Blended family — no other children
2.7%
Intact family — other children present
2.5%
Other couple — children only
0.5%
Step family — other children present
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Springvale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3,259 total

Theft
1,376
Assault
417
Drug Offences
372
Justice Procedures
272
Property Damage
231
Break & Enter
214
Fraud
165
Weapons
108
Public Order
59
Robbery
40
Traffic
3
Other
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Springvale Schools

32
schools nearby
23
government
1000
avg ICSEA score
17,199
total students
Brandon Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 561 students
1127
ICSEA
Fitra Community School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 68 students
1099
ICSEA
St Justin's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 325 students
1093
ICSEA
Mazenod College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,469 students
1089
ICSEA
Waverley Meadows Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 94 students
1071
ICSEA
St John Vianney's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 417 students
1049
ICSEA
St Anthony's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 292 students
1020
ICSEA
Killester College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 993 students
1020
ICSEA
Harrisfield Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 240 students
1017
ICSEA
Hoa Nghiem Primary School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 70 students
1017
ICSEA
Westall Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 309 students
1017
ICSEA
Albany Rise Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 207 students
1017
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 527 students
1008
ICSEA
Wellington Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,643 students
1006
ICSEA
Minaret College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 2,929 students
998
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 32 schools

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

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Springvale Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,402/wk
Median Rent $357/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Springvale

≈ $6,075/month
Median rent $357/wk
Left after rent $1,045/wk
Rent share 25.5%

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Springvale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Clyde (Vic.)
Pop: 11,177 Income: $981/wk Rent: $401/wk
Swan Hill
Pop: 11,186 Income: $754/wk Rent: $235/wk
Bulleen
Pop: 11,219 Income: $739/wk Rent: $459/wk
Armstrong Creek (Vic.)
Pop: 11,247 Income: $997/wk Rent: $420/wk
Kangaroo Flat (Vic.)
Pop: 11,328 Income: $638/wk Rent: $285/wk
Hallam
Pop: 11,355 Income: $602/wk Rent: $361/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Springvale

What is the population of Springvale VIC?

The population of Springvale VIC is 22,174 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2000.2 people per km².Springvale is ranked #119 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Springvale?

The median personal income in Springvale VIC is $558 per week, or $29,016 per year.The median household income is $1,402 per week.Family income is $1,470 per week.Springvale is ranked #7,629 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Springvale?

Median rent in Springvale VIC is $357 per week ($1,547 per month).Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Springvale ranks #3,053 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Springvale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Springvale VIC is $1,750. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Springvale?

The median age in Springvale VIC is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Springvale a good suburb to live in?

Springvale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 22,174.The median income is $558/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% 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: 22328. All dollar figures in AUD.