Spearwood at a glance
Median house
$700,000
Median unit
$395,000
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
10.9k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Spearwood.
The postcode for Spearwood is 6163 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Spearwood is $700,000.
Spearwood (6163) sits in the Fremantle region of Western Australia. The median house here is $700,000, in line with the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Spearwood has roughly 10,944 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Spearwood scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Spearwood's population at 10,944, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,944
Median age
41
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $700,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Western Australia median. Units come in around $395,000, roughly 44% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $140,000. Prices are in line with the Western Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$700,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $395,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$700,000
$395,000
10,944
Median age: 41
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.60% (median rent $350/wk against a $700,000 price tag). Units yield 4.61% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (29%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.60%
Based on $700,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.61%
Based on $395,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
10
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Spearwood.
Local schools for Spearwood
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Government School Catchment
Spearwood Primary School
Spearwood Alternative School
Phoenix Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Spearwood.
- What is the median house price in Spearwood?
- The median house price in Spearwood, WA 6163 is $700,000. The median unit price is $395,000.
- What is the Spearwood postcode?
- Spearwood is in the 6163 postcode, in WA, in the City of Fremantle region.
- Where is Spearwood?
- Spearwood is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6163. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Fremantle region.
- What is the average rent in Spearwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Spearwood?
- There are 20 schools serving Spearwood on this page, including Spearwood Primary School, Spearwood Alternative School, Phoenix Primary School.
- How walkable is Spearwood?
- Spearwood has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Spearwood?
- Spearwood is close to Bibra Lake Dc, North Coogee, Hamilton Hill, Coogee, Lake Coogee.
- What is the population of Spearwood?
- The population of Spearwood is approximately 10,944 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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