Suburb Profile - Spotswood VIC

This inner city suburb sits behind Westgate Park just 9kms from the Melbourne CBD.

Spotswood, now a thriving suburb with loads on offer, is nestled between bustling Williamstown and Yarraville.

Scienceworks is among the most popular locations in Melbourne. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/scienceworks/photos
Scienceworks is among the most popular locations in Melbourne. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/scienceworks/photos
Grazeland Melbourne is a foodies dream! Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/grazeland.melbourne/photos
Grazeland Melbourne is a foodies dream! Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/grazeland.melbourne/photos
Nature's Beauty Florist. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/NaturesBeautyFlorist/photos/4376310879129638
Nature's Beauty Florist. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/NaturesBeautyFlorist/photos/4376310879129638
Donald McLean Reserve. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/HobsonsBayCityCouncil
Donald McLean Reserve. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/HobsonsBayCityCouncil

People

The suburb is a multi cultural neighbourhood with the average median age is 37according to the Census Report 2016. You'll fin both younger and matured families residing here.

Lifestyle

The suburb is blessed with choice. You can enjoy many recreational activities, familiy activities, cafes and restaurants. There is a great famers market and festival too.

Homes

Spotswood has many older styled brick veneered and weatherboard homes. There have been some new subdivisions and renovations, but its likely we will see more new dwelling in the foreseeable future.

There are many boutique shops including Sue Lawler Interiors. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/suelawlerinteriors/photos
There are many boutique shops including Sue Lawler Interiors. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/suelawlerinteriors/photos
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Hudson Road Wine & Beer is popular among the locals. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/hudsonsroad/photos
The RSL Club is a great community centre catering many events all year round. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/spotswoodkingsvillersl/photos
The RSL Club is a great community centre catering many events all year round. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/spotswoodkingsvillersl/photos
Slow Food Market is a foodies dream. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/grazeland.melbourne/photos
Slow Food Market is a foodies dream. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/grazeland.melbourne/photos

The suburb only has a couple of primary schools but students have choice in neighbouring suburbs.

Spotswood Primary School

Spotswood Primary School is a vibrant and active school community where each day is filled with a range of learning experiences and activities for our 290 students

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St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Primary School

St Margaret Mary’s Primary School was established in 1954 and now flourishes as a learning and faith community. The school, located in a quiet residential pocket of Spotswood, is a place for rich learning and faith-filled experiences.

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Spotswood Primary School. Credit image: https://www.spotswoodps.vic.edu.au/school-facilities/

Properties in suburbs near Spotswood

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