Spotswood
VIC 3015 · Hobsons Bay
2,820 (2021) → 3,020 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Spotswood is a moderate growth suburb in Hobsons Bay, VIC 3015, about 7km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.19M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is right by the coast. Spotswood has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 22/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.12%), New Zealand (2.38%), India (2.3%), Italy (1.45%), Vietnam (1.13%)
Top languages: Greek (2.16%), Italian (1.74%), Croatian (1.42%), Vietnamese (1.35%), Arabic (1.17%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1073 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Spotswood Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1109
- St Margaret Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1109
Nearby (within 10km)
- Newport Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1122
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1117
- Yarraville Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1008
- Wembley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1116
- Yarraville West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1142
- St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1119
- Kingsville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1111
- Westbourne Grammar School - Williamstown CampusCombined · Independent · 2.3km
- Newport Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1099
- Bayside P-12 College-Paisley CampusCombined · Government · 2.6km
- Corpus Christi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1090
- Footscray City Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1122
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Spotswood
Is Spotswood safe?
Spotswood has a residential safety score of 22/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 15,887 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Spotswood?
In Spotswood, the .
How far is Spotswood from Melbourne CBD?
Spotswood is about 6.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Spotswood?
Spotswood has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1109 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Spotswood?
Spotswood has a transport score of 97/100 and 15 bus stops.