Full-time 19.7%Part-time 12.2%Unemployed 3.9%Not in labour 64.1%
Dwelling Types
Spalding
House 86.2%Semi-detached 10.4%Flat/Unit 3.2%
Commute Mode
Spalding
Car 92.6%Transit 2.7%Bicycle 2.3%WFH 2.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
73.1%
England
2.4%
New Zealand
1.7%
Philippines
0.8%
South Africa
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
92.1%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Mandarin
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Spalding
Is Spalding safe?
Spalding has a safety score of 3/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bluff Point (9/100), Sunset Beach (15/100), Strathalbyn (WA) (69/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Spalding?
Median weekly rent in Spalding is $480/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bluff Point ($500/wk), Sunset Beach ($620/wk), Strathalbyn (WA) ($720/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Spalding affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Spalding is $480K, up 26.6% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $444K. For renters, median weekly rent is $480/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Bluff Point ($591K), Sunset Beach ($654K), Strathalbyn (WA) ($790K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/spalding
Spalding is one of Geraldton's more affordable suburbs, appealing to first-home buyers and budget-conscious families. It sits within a regional city that many find genuinely liveable: good weather, local sport, and easy access to coastal escapes. However, Spalding and neighbouring Rangeway are consistently flagged as areas with safety concerns, particularly at night, and residents weigh up affordability against the suburb's lower-socioeconomic profile. The median house price is $480k and rent of $480/week, 53% below the Perth metro median.
The safety score of 3/100 is 49 points below the metro average of 52. Typical residents are around 40 years old, with a household income of $1,061/week.