Moving to Spencer Park WA 6330
What the official numbers say about living in Spencer Park — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $290 a week, against a median household income of $1,076 a week.
About 60% of homes are owner-occupied and 39% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Spencer Park grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,321 → 3,445 people).
Around 58% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Filipino, Indonesian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Spencer Park scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (91% of workers).
Nearest airport: Albany Regional Airport, 10.3 km north-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 389 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 14 schools · 38 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 7 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Spencer Park profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Spencer Park Primary School 350 m · Woodthorpe School 550 m · Saint Joseph's College Albany 950 m · Albany Primary School 1.5 km · Bethel Christian School 1.6 km · Albany Senior High School 1.7 km · Albany Residential College 1.7 km · Yakamia Primary School 2.3 km
Groceries: IGA 150 m · Woolworths 1.9 km · ALDI 2.1 km · Coles 2.1 km · IGA 2.2 km · Highway 2.2 km · Woolworths 2.6 km · IGA 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Cull Park 950 m · Worra Park 1.7 km · Eyre Park 2.3 km · Alison Hartman Gardens 2.3 km · Duke Street Park 2.8 km · Foundation Park 2.8 km · Anzac Peace Park 2.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Spencer Park, most often seen first: Common Bronzewing · Red-capped Parrot · Australian White Ibis · Australian Pelican · Red-winged Fairy-wren · Pacific Black Duck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Spencer Park, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Park here | 3,445 | — | 2/10 | 9% |
| Mira Mar | 1,890 | — | 5/10 | 8% |
| Mount Clarence | 728 | — | 6/10 | 59% |
| Yakamia | 3,025 | — | 3/10 | 27% |
| Middleton Beach | 759 | — | 8/10 | 7% |
| Centennial Park | 689 | — | 1/10 | 3% |
| Albany | 1,403 | — | 8/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Albany — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of O'Connor — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6330 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Spencer Park profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $290 a week, and about 39% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,321 people to 3,445. It sits about 389 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Albany council, and the federal seat is O'Connor.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Spencer Park vs Mira Mar · Spencer Park vs Yakamia.
Nearby guides: Mira Mar · Mount Clarence · Yakamia · Middleton Beach · Centennial Park · Albany.
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