Moving to Spearwood WA 6163
What the official numbers say about living in Spearwood — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,448 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Spearwood grew 20% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,096 → 10,944 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Italy, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Croatian, Portuguese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Spearwood sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (88% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Fremantle, 6.9 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Fremantle Station, 6.9 km north-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Kayak Launch, 6 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 8.9 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 18 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 26 schools · 13 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 45 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Spearwood profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Spearwood Primary School 400 m · Spearwood Alternative School 500 m · Newton Primary School 1000 m · Phoenix Primary School 1.4 km · Saint Jerome's Primary School 2 km · Fremantle Christian College 2.4 km · Port School 2.4 km · Kerry Street Community Primary School 2.6 km
Groceries: Woolworths 700 m · ALDI 900 m · Spudshed 1.3 km · IGA 1.8 km · Forrest Supafoods Fresh 2.4 km · ALDI 2.8 km · Scarvaci IGA 2.8 km · Coles 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Edwardes Park 450 m · Peace Park 600 m · Greenslade Reserve 650 m · MacFaull Park 800 m · Beale Park 800 m · Woodlands Park 800 m · Bavich Park 900 m · Interim Park 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Spearwood, most often seen first: Australian Raven · Willie Wagtail · Pacific Black Duck · Australian White Ibis · Red Wattlebird · Australian Shelduck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Spearwood, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearwood here | 10,944 | — | 5/10 | 14% |
| Coogee | 5,345 | — | 9/10 | 24% |
| Hamilton Hill | 11,327 | — | 4/10 | 13% |
| Lake Coogee | 4,768 | — | 8/10 | 12% |
| Munster | 199 | — | 8/10 | 28% |
| North Coogee | 3,741 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Yangebup | 7,631 | — | 6/10 | 18% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cockburn — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fremantle — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6163 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Spearwood profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week.
The population grew 20% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 9,096 people to 10,944. It sits about 18 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Fremantle station is roughly 6.9 km away. Local government is Cockburn council, and the federal seat is Fremantle.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Spearwood vs Coogee · Spearwood vs Hamilton Hill.
Nearby guides: Coogee · Hamilton Hill · Lake Coogee · Munster · North Coogee · Yangebup.
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