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Spence

SA 5271 • South Australia

50
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
189.30 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuiet

About Spence

Spence is a small rural locality in South Australia's South East region, situated approximately 40 kilometres north of Naracoorte within the Naracoorte Lucindale Council area. Covering around 189 square kilometres of flat to gently undulating farming and grazing country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 50 residents. The locality is characteristic of the South East's productive mixed farming belt, where sheep, beef cattle, and dryland cropping benefit from the region's reliable rainfall and fertile soils.

Naracoorte is the nearest service town, known for the Naracoorte Caves — a UNESCO World Heritage-listed fossil site — and a thriving regional community with supermarkets, schools, and healthcare. The South East's wine industry, centred on Coonawarra and Padthaway, adds to the region's character, with world-class Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the famous terra rossa soils just to the south. Spence suits those connected to the South East's farming community and those who appreciate the productive, heritage-rich landscapes of this corner of South Australia.

Spence falls under postcode 5271 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mackillop electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5271
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Barker
State Electorate
Mackillop
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-36.79°, 140.50°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
189.30 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
330 km
By Train
No rail service; coach from Naracoorte to Adelaide (approx. 4-5 hr)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min - 4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 15 min - 3 hr 45 min

🛣️ Riddoch and Dukes Highways provide access; Naracoorte is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Spence is a rural locality with no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
50
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spence known for? +

Spence is a quiet agricultural locality near Naracoorte in SA's South East, known for its productive mixed farming and pastoral properties within a region famous for the Naracoorte Caves World Heritage Site and Coonawarra wine.

How far is Spence from Adelaide? +

Spence is approximately 330 kilometres south-east of Adelaide, typically a 3 hour 15 minute to 4 hour drive via the Dukes Highway.

Does Spence have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Spence. Coach services connect Naracoorte to Adelaide; a private vehicle is essential for all local travel.

What is the population of Spence? +

According to the 2021 Census, Spence has a population of approximately 50 residents across its 189 square kilometre area in the Naracoorte Lucindale Council.

Is Spence a good place to live? +

Spence suits those connected to the South East farming community, with Naracoorte's services, the Caves World Heritage Site, and the Coonawarra wine region's exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon all within easy reach.

What is the postcode for Spence? +

The postcode for Spence, SA is 5271.