Three Springs WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Three Springs, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Three Springs WA is 356 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Three Springs is $571 per week ($29,692 per year). Median rent in Three Springs is $115 per week ($498 per month). Three Springs has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Three Springs has a population density of 333.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Three Springs is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Three Springs is $596.

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Three Springs Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Three Springs Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$571/wk
$29,692 per year
#7492 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$115/wk
$498 per month
#8557 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$596/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Three Springs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (180) Female 49.2% (174)

Population Density

333.2
people per km²
356 people · 1.1 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,395
Family income/wk

Three Springs 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)

Three Springs Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.4% 57 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
29.6% 24 dwellings

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

Three Springs Country of Birth

Australia
91.5%
England
8.5%

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

Three Springs Religion

No Religion
36.0%
Not stated
23.0%
Catholic
17.7%
Anglican
17.4%
Uniting Church
3.8%
Christian (other)
1.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Three Springs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.4%

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

Three Springs Employment

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Employed full-time
31.7% 71 people
Employed part-time
14.7% 33 people
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Unemployed
6.3% 14 people
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Not in labour force
47.3% 106 people

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

Three Springs Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
28.6%
Bachelor Degree
12.1%
Postgraduate Degree
6.6%

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

Three Springs Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.9%
Community & Personal Service
21.1%
Professionals
16.9%
Managers
12.7%
Clerical & Administrative
11.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.5%
Labourers
5.6%

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

Three Springs Field of Study

Engineering
29.4%
Management & Commerce
22.1%
Agriculture & Environment
11.8%
Society & Culture
11.8%
Education
7.4%
Health
7.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.9%
Architecture & Building
4.4%

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

Three Springs Dwelling Types

Separate house
91.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Three Springs Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
4.2%
$300-$399/wk
5.9%
$400-$499/wk
14.4%
$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
4.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.5%
$4,000+/wk
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Three Springs Marital Status

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Married
48.6% 139
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Separated
4.9% 14
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Divorced
10.5% 30
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Widowed
7.0% 20
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Never married
29.0% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Three Springs Ancestry

English
32.8%
Australian
31.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
10.7%
Irish
6.5%
Scottish
4.0%
Maori
3.5%
Other
3.0%
German
2.7%
Dutch
1.2%
Filipino
1.2%
South African
1.2%
Welsh
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Three Springs School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
55.3%
Secondary — Government
27.7%
Pre-school
10.6%
Vocational Education
6.4%

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

Three Springs Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.8% 44
No need for assistance
92.2% 523

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

Three Springs Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
28.1% 64
Not a volunteer
71.9% 164

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Three Springs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
44.4%
$600-$799/mo
27.8%
$800-$999/mo
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Three Springs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.5%
Walked only
11.1%
Did not go to work
8.5%
Bus
3.4%
Car (passenger)
3.4%

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

Three Springs Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.0%
1 vehicle
45.0%
2 vehicles
35.8%
3 vehicles
7.5%
4+ vehicles
6.7%

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

Three Springs Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.8%
2 bedrooms
20.6%
3 bedrooms
46.0%
4 bedrooms
23.8%
5 bedrooms
4.8%

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

Three Springs Population Mobility

18.9%
moved in the last year
38.5%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Three Springs Indigenous Population

16.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
93
Indigenous residents
483
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Three Springs Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
24
Mental health
22
Lung condition
15
Heart disease
14
Asthma
14
Diabetes
11
Cancer
8
Dementia
4
Kidney disease
3
Stroke
3

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

Three Springs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
10.2%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$500-$649/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.4%
$3,500+/wk
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Three Springs Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.9%
Couple — children under 15
30.5%
One parent — children under 15
12.9%
Couple — no children under 15
11.0%
One parent — no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Three Springs Military Service

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Previously served
3.8% 9
👤
Never served
96.2% 229

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Three Springs Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
6.4% 15
Did not provide
93.6% 218

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Three Springs Children Ever Born

No children
11.8%
1 child
4.7%
2 children
50.6%
3 children
28.2%
4 children
4.7%

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

Three Springs When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
10
1971–1980
7
1981–1990
6
2001–2010
6
2011–2015
9

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

Three Springs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.2%
5–14 hours
30.7%
15–29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
11.4%
Did not do domestic work
32.9%

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

Three Springs Household Size

1 person
35.5%
2 persons
39.7%
3 persons
8.3%
4 persons
8.3%
5 persons
4.1%
6+ persons
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Three Springs Where Residents Moved From

Same address
232
Moved — same area (SA2)
23
Moved from WA
18
Moved from SA
3

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

Three Springs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
73.1%
Step family — no other children
26.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Three Springs Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
908
avg ICSEA score
55
total students
Three Springs Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 55 students
908
ICSEA

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

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Three Springs Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,212/wk
Median Rent $115/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.5%

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

If you earn X in Three Springs

≈ $5,252/month
Median rent $115/wk
Left after rent $1,097/wk
Rent share 9.5%

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Three Springs vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Springs

What is the population of Three Springs WA?

The population of Three Springs WA is 356 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 333.2 people per km².Three Springs is ranked #5,645 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Three Springs?

The median personal income in Three Springs WA is $571 per week, or $29,692 per year.The median household income is $1,212 per week.Family income is $1,395 per week.Three Springs is ranked #7,492 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Three Springs?

Median rent in Three Springs WA is $115 per week ($498 per month).Rent represents 9.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Three Springs ranks #8,557 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Three Springs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Three Springs WA is $596. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Three Springs?

The median age in Three Springs WA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Three Springs a good suburb to live in?

Three Springs is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 356.The median income is $571/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.5% 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: 51449. All dollar figures in AUD.