Spearwood Postcode
Western Australia
Spearwood is a suburb in Western Australia, situated around 18 kilometres from Perth. The postcode for Spearwood is 6163, and the telephone area code is 08.
According to the 2021 Census, Spearwood has a population of 10,944 (5,327 males, 5,615 females). The median age is 41 years.
The median weekly household income in Spearwood is $1,448, with a median personal income of $751 per week.
The median weekly rent is $350 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.
In terms of birthplace, 78% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (656), Italy (428), and Philippines (379).
70.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 25.0% speak another language.
The employment rate in Spearwood shows 5,322 people employed (3,231 full-time, 1,779 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
The most common occupations are professionals (879), technicians & trades (645), and community & personal service (414).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Spearwood has an IRSAD score of 971 placing it in decile 5 (average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Spearwood covers an area of 6.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1795 persons per km².
Statistically, Spearwood sits within the Melville area, part of the broader Perth - South West region. It falls under the Fremantle local government area.
The federal electorate for Spearwood is Tangney (Inner Metropolitan).
Spearwood Details
| Postcode | 6163 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 10,944 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,448/week |
| Median Personal Income | $751/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 6.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1795/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,471 |
| Completed Year 12 | 42.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 85.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 226 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -32.1025 |
| Longitude | 115.7826 |
| Distance from Perth | 18 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Melville |
| Local Government | Fremantle |
| Federal Electorate | Tangney |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 1,674 (15.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,219 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,976 (27.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,758 (25.2%) |
| 65+ years | 2,317 (21.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 1,093 (10.0%) |
| Arthritis | 352 (3.2%) |
| Asthma | 332 (3.0%) |
| Diabetes | 297 (2.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 280 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 165 (1.5%) |
| Cancer | 163 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 62 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 253 (5.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,737 (39.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,626 (36.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 787 (17.9%) |