Spotswood at a glance
Median house
$1,200,000
Median unit
$1,170,000
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Population
2,820
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Spotswood.
The postcode for Spotswood is 3015 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Spotswood is $1,200,000.
Spotswood (3015) sits in the Hobsons Bay region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,200,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Spotswood has roughly 2,820 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Spotswood scores 38/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Spotswood's population at 2,820, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,820
Median age
37
Family households
72%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,200,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $1,170,000, roughly 3% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $240,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,200,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,170,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$575/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$1,200,000
$1,170,000
2,820
Median age: 37
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.03% (median rent $700/wk against a $1,200,000 price tag). Units yield 2.56% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.03%
Based on $1,200,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.56%
Based on $1,170,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
469
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
38
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Spotswood.
Local schools for Spotswood
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Government School Catchment
Spotswood Primary School
Newport Lakes Primary School
Wembley Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Spotswood.
- What is the median house price in Spotswood?
- The median house price in Spotswood, VIC 3015 is $1,200,000. The median unit price is $1,170,000.
- What is the Spotswood postcode?
- Spotswood is in the 3015 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Hobsons Bay region.
- Where is Spotswood?
- Spotswood is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3015. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Hobsons Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Spotswood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $575.
- What schools are in Spotswood?
- There are 20 schools serving Spotswood on this page, including Spotswood Primary School, St Margaret Mary's School, Newport Lakes Primary School.
- How walkable is Spotswood?
- Spotswood has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Spotswood?
- Spotswood is close to South Kingsville, Yarraville, Newport, Yarraville West, Kingsville.
- What is the population of Spotswood?
- The population of Spotswood is approximately 2,820 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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