13 min drive to Fremantle + 5 min transfer + 35 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
41 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1448/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.2%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
69%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
5.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.3
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Spearwood
Full-time 30.4%Part-time 16.8%Unemployed 2.7%Not in labour 50.1%
Dwelling Types
Spearwood
House 73.5%Semi-detached 20.9%Flat/Unit 5.4%
Commute Mode
Spearwood
Car 88.0%Transit 3.8%Walk 1.2%WFH 6.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
61.0%
England
5.6%
Philippines
3.5%
New Zealand
2.6%
South Africa
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
73.9%
Italian
2.6%
Spanish
0.4%
Mandarin
0.2%
Cantonese
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Spearwood
Is Spearwood safe?
Spearwood has a safety score of 28/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: North Coogee (45/100), Hamilton Hill (20/100), Lake Coogee (88/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Spearwood?
Median weekly rent in Spearwood is $700/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: North Coogee ($1300/wk), Hamilton Hill ($735/wk), Lake Coogee ($800/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Spearwood?
Spearwood has a school rating of 51/100 across 3 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Newton Primary School (Primary), Spearwood Primary School (Primary), Spearwood Alternative School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Spearwood from Perth CBD?
Spearwood is 31 minutes by car, or 71 minutes by public transport, or 53 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Spearwood affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Spearwood is $943K, up 10.6% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $708K. For renters, median weekly rent is $700/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: North Coogee ($2.1M), Hamilton Hill ($955K), Lake Coogee ($1.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/spearwood
💰 Affordable🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent
Spearwood is a well-established, multicultural suburb south of Fremantle with deep Italian roots and genuine neighbourhood feel. Long considered undervalued, it sits minutes from the coast and Fremantle's amenity at a fraction of the price. A craft brewery, family Italian restaurants, and local shops add character. Safety concerns linger, but gentrification is visibly underway as buyers recognise its location and potential.
Buyers can expect a median price of $943k and rent of $700/week, 8% below the Perth metro median. The CBD is a 31-minute drive away (71 min by transit), and most residents drive (74%). At 28/100, the crime score is 24 points below Perth's metro average of 52. There are 3 schools nearby, rated 51/100 overall and above average. Residents have a median age of 41 and household income of $1,448/week.
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