Spalding (WA)

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Analyzing population updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside address records verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Spalding (WA) is calculated to have approximately 2,045 residents in May 2026. This represents an addition of 53 individuals (2.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,992 residents. This shift is derived from the resident population of 2,043, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP publication from June 2025 and 4 verified new addresses added after the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 459 persons per square kilometer, which offers plenty of space per resident and opportunity for future expansion. Overseas migration was the primary driver of demographic gains, serving as almost the exclusive source of population growth in recent times.

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Spalding has a diverse labor force spanning professional and trade occupations, with notable representation in the retail and lifestyle sectors, an unemployment rate of 7.8%, and a 3.5% annual expansion in employment based on compiled statistical area data from Districts. In March 2026835 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 4.3% higher than the Regional WA rate of 3.5%, showing potential for improvement, while participation in the workforce is notably lower at 56.9% compared to 65.6% in Regional WA. Census responses show that only 2.2% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.

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According to compiled ATO postcode data for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Spalding recorded a median income of $44,216 and an average income of $55,273. These figures are below the national averages and compare to median and average levels of $59,973 and $74,392 across Regional WA. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $49,049 for the median and $61,314 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Spalding all rank between the 5th and 5th percentiles nationally. The data reveals that the $800 - 1,499 bracket is the most common, accounting for 27.7% of residents (566 people), whereas in the wider region, of residents fall in the - range. Residents retain of their income after housing costs, which ranks in the th percentile nationally.

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Residential structures in Spalding at the time of the latest Census consisted of 86.3% houses and 13.6% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings in Regional WA. The home ownership rate in Spalding matched the Regional WA level of 35.7%, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (31.5%) or rented (32.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,211 was well below the Regional WA average, while the median weekly rent was $220, compared to regional averages of $1,560 and $265. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Spalding are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are significantly below the national median of $375.

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Family households make up the majority of homes at 64.1%, consisting of 20.4% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 16.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.9%, which includes single-person households at 33.9% and group households at 3.4%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is below the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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The area shows low rates of higher education, with university qualification levels at 6.2%, which is well below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents an opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 4.4%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.4% and postgraduate degrees at 0.4%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 7.3% and certificates at 36.4%.

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Analysis of transit options shows 19 active public transport stops operating in Spalding, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 3 distinct routes, which combine to provide 149 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 206 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute outside the area; private cars are the dominant mode of travel at 92%, while 2% of residents cycle. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional average. A low 2.2% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Spalding faces significant health issues, as shown by Districts' evaluation of mortality figures and chronic disease rates, which affect both younger and older residents. The rate of private health insurance is low, with approximately 49% of the population (~1,005 people) having coverage. This compares to 56.4% in Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%.

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Spalding has lower cultural diversity metrics compared to national averages, with citizens making up 79.4% of the population, 88.0% born in Australia, and 92.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.1% of residents. The most notable religious overrepresentation is Islam, which accounts for 2.6% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional WA.

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The median age in Spalding is 39 years, which is close to the Regional WA median of 40 years and the national average of 38 years. Children aged 5 to 14 years are highly represented at 15.2% compared to Regional WA, while seniors aged 75 to 84 years are less common at 2.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 11.0% to 13.5% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 11.8% to 13.1%. In contrast, the 75 to 84 bracket fell from 4.5% to 2.6%, and the 85+ bracket declined from to none. Population projections for point to shifts in local demographics, led by the to age bracket, which is expected to grow by ( people), rising from to . Conversely, the to and to cohorts are projected to shrink.

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Spalding currently has an estimated 147 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 70 children aged 0-2 and 47 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 18% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 33% by 2041 (to approximately 196 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 173. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.