Spotswood, VIC 3015

City of Hobsons BayAll suburbs in postcode 3015

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Median house price

$1,200,000

Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)

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Spotswood at a glance

Median unit
$1,170,000
Weekly rent
$700
Houses · units $575
Population
2,820
Median age 37

Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Rent: Victorian rental report, September 2025 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Spotswood

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.

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Rental data as of September 2025· Victorian rental report

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What to know about Spotswood

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.

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 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 555 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Spotswood

Schools serving Spotswood: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Spotswood Primary School

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Newport Lakes Primary School

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Wembley Primary School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
38/100
Transit
20/100
Bike
100/100

Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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.

Family households
72%
Lone person
24%
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
32%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

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, housesSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
3.03%
On the $1,200,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
2.56%
On the $1,170,000 median

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

478 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
B Property and deception offences389 (81.4%)
E Justice procedures offences36 (7.5%)
A Crimes against the person20 (4.2%)
D Public order and security offences19 (4.0%)
C Drug offences13 (2.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
555 mm
Hottest month, avg max
26.5°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.7°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Spotswood

What is the median house price in Spotswood?
The median house price in Spotswood, VIC 3015 is $1,200,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $1,170,000.
How much is my house worth in Spotswood?
A useful starting point is the Spotswood median house price of $1,200,000 (units $1,170,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Spotswood a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Spotswood is 3.0%: the median weekly house rent is $700 (Victorian rental report, September 2025) against the median house price of $1,200,000 (Land Victoria, the latest published quarter, updated May 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Spotswood: the Land Victoria figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Spotswood is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
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 in the City of Hobsons Bay area, VIC 3015.
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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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