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Spotswood

Western Melbourne
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House Median
This Suburb $1,200,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $1,170,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 15,851
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 4.9%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 0
Nearby Top Schools 2
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Spotswood Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1.2M
House Growth
+76% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$1.2M
Unit Growth
+46% 2014-2024
3BR House
$600/week
2BR House
$550/week
3BR Unit
$688/week
2BR Unit
$498/week

Spotswood Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 15,851 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
447
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 28 6.3%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 381 85.2%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 6 1.3%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 11 2.5%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 21 4.7%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Spotswood Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

2,820
Total Population
892
People/km² Density
4.9%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
868 people
30.8%
2
Aust
809 people
28.7%
3
Irish
370 people
13.1%
4
Scottish
263 people
9.3%
5
Italian
234 people
8.3%

Transport

10.3 km
Distance to CBD
17 mins
Drive to CBD
22 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

Spotswood Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Nearby Top Schools 2

56.5 Score

Simonds Catholic College

Private Co-ed West Melbourne
37.5 Score

Bayside P-12 College

Public Co-ed Newport

Suburbs Near SPOTSWOOD

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 5 nearby suburbs
NEWPORT
$1.3M House
$690K Unit
PORT MELBOURNE
$1.5M House
$685K Unit
SOUTH KINGSVILLE
$1.3M House
$520K Unit
WEST MELBOURNE
$1.4M House
$515K Unit
YARRAVILLE
$1.1M House
$573K Unit

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📍 About Spotswood

SPOTSWOOD is situated in Western Melbourne and has a population of 2,820 residents with a density of 892 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local property market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.2M, representing a 76% increase over 10 years. Units have also performed well, reaching a median price of $1.2M with 46% growth over the same period.

Education: Educational options in the area include Simonds Catholic College, a nearby private school ranked #174 among private institutions in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) indicate a crime rate of 15851 per 100,000 residents, which is 2.33 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing the suburb above the state average for crime.

Demographics: The area has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 4.90% of the population, totaling approximately 138 people.

Transport: Spotswood offers convenient access to Melbourne's CBD, located approximately 10.3km away with a 17-minute drive. Public transport is well-served by a train station on both the Werribee and Williamstown lines.