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Spearwood

WA 6163 • Greater Perth

10,944
Population (2021)
$39,052
Median Income
6.10 km²
Area
10m
Elevation
Italian HeritageWorking-ClassAffordableMulticultural

About Spearwood

Spearwood is an established suburb 15 kilometres south of Perth's CBD in the City of Cockburn. The suburb offers affordable housing with Italian-Australian heritage and access to the Phoenix Park industrial area. Manning Park provides significant recreational space.

Italian heritage shapes the character—market gardens, delis, and family businesses reflect generations of community. Spearwood attracts working families seeking affordable southern Perth living with genuine multicultural character.

Spearwood falls under postcode 6163 and is governed by Cockburn Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bibra Lake electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6163
Urban Area
Cockburn - Coast
LGA
Cockburn
Federal Electorate
Fremantle
State Electorate
Bibra Lake
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.11°, 115.78°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
6.10 km²
Elevation
10m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • ALDI
    Burgundy Crescent, Lancaster Street Cnr, Spearwood WA 6163

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,034
Census 2021
10,944
▲ 9.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,344
Income 2021
$39,052
▲ 20.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,681
Born Overseas 3,829

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 616
  • 2. Italy 428
  • 3. Philippines 379
  • 4. Croatia 351
  • 5. New Zealand 285
  • 6. South Africa 105
  • 7. Scotland 95
  • 8. Bosnia & Herzegovina 87
  • 9. Ireland 80
  • 10. Germany 73
  • 11. India 68
  • 12. United States 39
  • 13. China 37
  • 14. France 37
  • 15. Malaysia 34

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,553
Australian 2,852
Italian 1,625
Irish 886
Scottish 859
Croatian 780
Filipino 415
German 325
Australian Aboriginal 209
Serbian 189

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,619
Both parents born in Australia
5,057
Both parents born overseas
1,746
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.5%
No Religion
37.4%
Buddhism
1.2%
Islam
0.9%
Hinduism
0.4%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
620 (5.7%)
5-14 years
1,054 (9.6%)
15-19 years
504 (4.6%)
20-24 years
715 (6.5%)
25-34 years
1,569 (14.3%)
35-44 years
1,407 (12.9%)
45-54 years
1,422 (13.0%)
55-64 years
1,336 (12.2%)
65-74 years
1,185 (10.8%)
75-84 years
783 (7.2%)
85+ years
349 (3.2%)

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