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Spearwood, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Spearwood is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 9,872. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

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C+ Fair
9,872 Population 4,183/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$25,384 Median Income
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$25,384 median income, 5.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Spearwood

Spearwood

Spearwood is a southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Cockburn. This suburb derives its name from the Spearwood bush which is a common shrub in the area.

People

Population9,872
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density4,183/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$25,384
Per Capita$25,384
Unemployment5.2%

Housing

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Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership70.4%
Housing Units3,949

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population9,872
Population Density4,183 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-32.1053°, 115.7780°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,384
Median Age41.0 years

About Spearwood

Spearwood is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 9,872. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Spearwood has a population of 9,872 with a density of 4,183 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,872
Total Population
4,183
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Spearwood vs Australia Average

The median household income in Spearwood is $25,384, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,384 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $488, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 938 business establishments.

Income: Spearwood vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,384
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,384
Avg Weekly Wage$488

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)938

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Spearwood is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 70.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,949 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.4%
Owner-Occupied70.4%
Renter-Occupied29.6%
Housing Units3,949

Property Tax

Climate in Spearwood

Spearwood has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.4°C), the coldest is Jul (12.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 796 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 16.7° / 31.4° 16.5
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 17.1° / 31.7° 19.1
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 15.6° / 29.6° 20.4
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 12.5° / 25.8° 38.4
May 15.6°C / 60°F 9.2° / 22° 95.2
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 7.9° / 19.2° 149.4
Jul 12.5°C / 55°F 6.9° / 18.1° 159.2
Aug 13°C / 55°F 7.3° / 18.8° 126.3
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 8.2° / 20.1° 89.7
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 9.8° / 23.1° 43.9
Nov 19.7°C / 67°F 12.8° / 26.6° 28.7
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 15° / 29.3° 9.1
Spearwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density4,183/sq mi
Coordinates-32.1053°N, 115.7780°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.42"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on May 12, 2005.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 125 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 144 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 132 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 140 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 130 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 139 km
Jan 5, 1994 40 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M3.2 147 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 55 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 127 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 111 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 142 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 128 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 135 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 90 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 126 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 6.2 in
July 53°F (12°C) 6.4 in Coldest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest

Spearwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and December the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Spearwood

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Newton Primary School — — — —
Spearwood Primary School — — — —
Spearwood Alternative School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Spearwood

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
917TheWave — AAC+ 192 kbps
ABC Radio Perth — AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth — MP3 320 kbps
96fm — AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Spearwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Armadale History House Museum
Aviation Heritage Museum
Azelia Ley Homestead
Buckland Hill WW2 Tunnels Command Post and Tour Startpoint
Engine Museum
Ferry Tram B15
Ferry Tram B15
Fremantle Hospital Museum
Freshwater Bay Museum
Freshwater Bay Museum
Gallop House
Gallop House
Granary Museum
Midland Workshops Museum
Millers' Bakehouse Museum
Museum of Natural History
Museum of Perth
Museum of Perth
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Pilots Boatshed
Railway Museum
Railway Museum
Salt Store
Scitech
Scitech
South Perth Historical Society
South Perth Historical Society
Subiaco Museum
Subiaco Museum
The Rockingham Museum
Wadjemup Museum
Western Australian Maritime Museum
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip
Western Australian Museum Shipwrecks
Wilkinson Homestead Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Woodloes Museum

Libraries in Spearwood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
105 TL Robertson Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space0.0
Altone Park Public Library0.0
Amherst Village Public Library0.0
Bassendean Memorial Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Bull Creek Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
City of Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Cockburn Public Library and Information Service0.0
Coolbellup Public Library0.0
Darius Wells Library0.0
Dianella Library0.0
Edith Cowan University Library Mount Lawley (Building 8)0.0
Elizabeth Myles Library0.0
FamilyHistoryWA0.0
FamilyHistoryWA0.0
Forrest Library0.0
Forrest Library0.0
Forrestfield Public Library0.0
Fremantle Library0.0
Guildford Public Library0.0
High Wycombe Library0.0
Inglewood Library0.0
Karrinyup Public Library0.0
Kelmscott Library0.0
Learning Centre / PROPEL0.0
Manning Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Midland Public Library0.0
Mills Park Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Murdoch TAFE Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Notre Dame Law Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Piara Waters Library0.0
Reid Library0.0
Richmond Primary School Library0.0
Riverton Library0.0
Rockingham Central Library0.0
Roy and Amy Galvin Medical Library0.0
Ruth Faulkner Library0.0
Safety Bay Public Library0.0
Scarborough Library0.0
Seville Grove Public Library0.0
St Teresa's Library0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
Subiaco Library0.0
Success Public Library0.0
The Grove Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Thornlie Library0.0
Tiny Library0.0
Vincent Library0.0
Warnbro Community Public Library0.0
Willagee Library0.0
Willetton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Spearwood

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Canning Vale Sunday Markets
E Shed Markets
Farmer's Market on Manning
Food Hall
Fremantle Markets
Freo Farmers' Market
Gosnells Railway Markets
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Morley Markets
Scarborough Sunset Markets
Stock Road Market
Subi Farmers Market
Subi Farmers Market

Restaurants in Spearwood

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hometown Kitchen

Cafes in Spearwood

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coco + Boho

Gas Stations in Spearwood

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gull

Shopping Malls in Spearwood

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Phoenix Shopping Centre

Gyms in Spearwood

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
Pilates Fit Perth

Breweries in Spearwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bright Tank Brewery
Bright Tank Brewery
Calamity's Rod
Homestead Brewery
Matilda Bay Brewery Building
Matilda Bay Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Spearwood

TeamLeagueDivision
Belmont Park Racecourse
Gloucester Park
HBF Park
Perth Stadium
RAC Arena
WACA Ground
Western Australian Athletics Stadium

Airports Near Spearwood

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce—Medium Airport
Between Lakes Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Chittering Airstrip—Small Airport
Dwellingup Airstrip—Small Airport
Greenside Airstrip—Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport—Small Airport
Lake Clifton Airstrip—Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip—Small Airport
Midway—Small Airport
Murray Field—Small Airport
Pinjarra North Airstrip—Small Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving Airstrip—Small Airport
RAAF Gingin—Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport—Small Airport
Wheeler Drome—Small Airport
Wheeler Field—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Spearwood

50 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Akasha Wellness Clinic
Australian Clinicallabs
Be Mindful Nutrition
Bentley Child Health Centre
boss
Bramis
Cancer Council Shop
Cannington Medical Centre
Capacity Health
Carlisle Medical Centre
Craig Boulton Podiatry
Derbal Yerrigan Health Service
Enhance Psychology WA
Fitzgerald Medical Practice
Floreat Medical
Genisis Care
Heart Foundation
Hollywood Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic - Fenwick Day Unit
Hollywood Specialist Centre
Horizons physiotherapy
Intensive Care Unit
Leeming Medical Centre
Maternity Clinic King Edward
National 360
Northbridge Medical Centre
Ocean Village Medical Centre
Our Place
Perth Eye Hospital
Perth Laser Vision
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Rejuva Cosmetic Clinic
Reynolds Rd Medical Centre
Scalp Micropigmentation WA
Sexual Health Quarters
SILK Laser Clinics Garden City
SILK Laser Clinics Innaloo
Sleep WA
Southern Clinic
Specialist Sportscare W.A.
St John Urgent Care
State Major Trauma Unit
The Walk-in GP
Up! Chiropractic
Wembley Family Medical Practice
Wembley Medical Centre
Youth Lab Claremont

Churches & Religious Organizations in Spearwood

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Michael & All Angels Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spearwood

What is the population of Spearwood?

Spearwood has a population of 9,872 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4,183 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Spearwood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,384, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Spearwood?

Spearwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in Spearwood?

The unemployment rate in Spearwood is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $488. There are 938 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Spearwood?

The median home value in Spearwood is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 70.4%.

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