Spence at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
50
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Spence.
The postcode for Spence is 5271 (SA).
Spence (5271) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Spence has roughly 50 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Spence scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Spence's population at 50, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
50
Median age
41
Family households
72%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$68/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
50
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Spence.
Local schools for Spence
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Government School Catchment
Lucindale Area School
Naracoorte High School
Naracoorte South Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Spence.
- What is the Spence postcode?
- Spence is in the 5271 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- Where is Spence?
- Spence is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5271, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Spence?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $68.
- What schools are in Spence?
- There are 5 schools serving Spence on this page, including Lucindale Area School, Naracoorte High School, Naracoorte South Primary School.
- How walkable is Spence?
- Spence has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Spence?
- Spence is close to Stewart Range, Moyhall, Lucindale, Bool Lagoon, Naracoorte.
- What is the population of Spence?
- The population of Spence is approximately 50 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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