Spotswood
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Spotswood, VIC 3015.
About Spotswood
Welcome to Spotswood
Spotswood is a compact pocket of Melbourne's inner west, tucked between the Yarra River and the Westgate Freeway roughly seven kilometres from the CBD. Bordered by Yarraville, West Footscray, South Kingsville, Altona North and Newport, it has long been overshadowed by its better-known neighbours, but its industrial-heritage streets, river views and easy city access have quietly made it one of the west's more interesting small suburbs.
With a population of just 2,820 and a median age of 37, Spotswood suits young professionals, couples and families looking for a smaller, tighter-knit community without giving up proximity to the city, the water and the café strips of Yarraville and Newport next door.
Lifestyle & dining
Spotswood's own commercial offering is modest, but that's part of its appeal — locals lean on the cafés, pubs and restaurants of neighbouring Yarraville and Newport for a night out, while enjoying a quieter residential base of their own. The Spotswood Hotel is a long-standing local fixture, and the suburb's riverside position along the Yarra gives residents a genuinely scenic backdrop for a morning coffee or an evening walk that many inner-west suburbs can't match.
Shopping
Day-to-day shopping tends to happen just over the border, with Yarraville's Village strip and West Footscray's shops both within easy reach for groceries, boutiques and everyday errands. Altona North and Newport add further options nearby, meaning Spotswood residents are rarely more than a few minutes' drive or a short train ride from a decent shopping fix, even though the suburb itself stays low-key and largely residential.
Getting around
Spotswood railway station, on the Werribee line, is the suburb's biggest transport asset, offering a direct run into Southern Cross and the CBD in well under twenty minutes — a big drawcard for commuters. The Westgate Freeway runs along the suburb's edge, giving quick access to the city, the Westgate Bridge and beyond, while Melbourne's bike path network along the Yarra makes cycling into town or around to Williamstown a genuine option rather than a novelty.
Schools & families
Spotswood Primary School anchors the suburb for younger families, giving them a genuine local option within walking distance for many streets. Secondary schooling and additional options are readily available in surrounding suburbs such as Yarraville, West Footscray and Newport, and the area's proximity to the river, parks and public transport makes it a practical base for families balancing school runs with city commutes.
Parks & recreation
The Yarra River frontage is Spotswood's standout recreational asset, offering walking and cycling paths, river views and a sense of openness that's not always easy to find this close to the city. Spotswood is also home to the Scienceworks museum and the historic Melbourne Museum's former pumping station site, adding a cultural and family-day-out dimension that few suburbs of its size can claim, while nearby Newport and Williamstown add further foreshore and park options within a short drive.
The property market
Spotswood's housing stock is dominated by houses, which make up 66% of current listings, with townhouses accounting for 25% and apartments or units the remaining 9% — a mix that reflects the suburb's low-rise, largely residential character. The median house price currently sits at $1.07 million, with recent figures showing a pullback of 4.9%, giving buyers who've been priced out of Yarraville or Newport a chance to negotiate in a smaller but well-connected pocket of the inner west. Renters face a median asking rent of $773 a week, underlining that demand for the suburb's convenience and river-adjacent lifestyle remains solid even as sale prices soften.
Market snapshot
Spotswood property market
Median sale price
$1.07m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$773
per week
Gross rental yield
3.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$910k
Median
$1.07m
Premium
$1.37m
Days on market
44
Auction clearance
68%
Sold this year
36
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -1.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Spotswood by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Spotswood, VIC 3015.
Population
2,820
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$2,460
median, per week
Median rent
$456
per week
Median mortgage
$2,300
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Spotswood
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Spotswood
$900k
11 Watt Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.17m
3B Andrews Street
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
21 Arras Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.72m
12 Stephenson Street
Sold ~July 2026
$812k
2/12 Andrews Street
Sold ~July 2026
$517k
3/88 The Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.22m
12B Derham Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
6B McNeilage Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Spotswood
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Price map around Spotswood
Every listing for sale near Spotswood, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Spotswood suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Spotswood?
The median house price in Spotswood, VIC is $1.07m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 4.9%.
How much is rent in Spotswood?
The median weekly rent in Spotswood is around $773 per week.
Is Spotswood a good place to live?
Spotswood is an inner suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 7 km (4.3 mi) south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Hobsons Bay local government area. Spotswood is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 2,820 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Spotswood?
Spotswood has a population of 2,820 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
What schools are in Spotswood?
There is 1 school in or near Spotswood, including Spotswood Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Spotswood?
Properties in Spotswood take around 44 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 68%.
How much do you need to buy in Spotswood?
Entry-level properties in Spotswood start around $910k, while premium homes reach $1.37m.
What suburbs are near Spotswood?
Suburbs near Spotswood include South Kingsville, Yarraville, West Footscray, Altona North and Newport.
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