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VIC · Hobsons Bay Council

Spotswood, 3015

Est. population · Jun 2025

3,145

Growth (1 yr)

+2.2%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.6%

Median age

37

Median income

$2,460/wk

Employment rate

70%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,000,000

Languages at home

20.4%non-English

Most common: Greek, Croatian, Italian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

58.5/100
Good

Top 25% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Café precinct
  • Heritage area
What Spotswood is known for: High desirability, Excellent transport, Education hub, Café precinct, Heritage area

Suburb profile

In Hobsons Bay Council, Spotswood is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby.

Local eateries and coffee spots give the area a friendly, everyday social rhythm. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses, trains, and ferries cover longer journeys across the metro area.

Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with growth momentum less decisive.

At a glance

Spotswood snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1M

-19% change

Median rent

$620/wk

Population (ERP)

3,145

+2.2% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

9.6%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#94

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

88th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

90th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

90th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
58.5/100 — Good
State standing
Top 25% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1176th in Australia
State rank
312th in VIC
Peer rank
#94 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#221 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$620
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,000,000
Median price change
-18.7%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

3,145(June 2025)

+2.2% annual · +4.6% over 5 years · 90th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+2.2%
5-year growth
+4.6%
Change in 1 year
+68
Change in 5 years
+139
Growth rank in VIC
90th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,350), extrapolated at +1.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,820
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$2,460
Dwelling vacancy
9.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
113 of 1,171
Median monthly mortgage
$2,300
Employment rate
70%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
690 / 324 / 31 (+ 6 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
521
Against the person
30
Against property
411
Rate per 1,000 residents
165.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 94 residents
State safety percentile
87.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-6.8%

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft34
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle105
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store125
  • B49 Other Theft33
  • C32 Drug Possession24

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
8
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,123.5
Median ICSEA percentile
90th
School list
  • Spotswood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1117 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 289 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • St Margaret Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1122 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 159 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Newport Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1126 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 566 students · Top SEA quarter 51% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1126 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 297 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Yarraville Special Developmental SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1006 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 56% · 100 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Wembley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1112 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 626 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Yarraville West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1153 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 651 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1125 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 163 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

26 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Decision point 1
  • Spotswood Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Spotswood Railway Station
  • Spotswood Station
  • Spotswood Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

149 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 restaurants · 4 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 1 fast food · 1 food courts · 3 places of worship · 7 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 11 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 26 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 13 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
73/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
1.42
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
3.19
Parks per 1,000 residents
3.9
Food & drink(9)
  • Cafe
  • Candied BakeryCafe

    136 Hall Street

  • Crème de la CrèmeCafe

    101 Hudsons Road, Spotswood

  • Dutchess of SpotswoodCafe
  • Fast food
  • GrazelandFood court

    20 Booker Street, Spotswood

  • Spottiswoode HotelPub

    62 Hudsons Road, Spotswood

  • Restaurant

    84 Hudsons Road

  • Spring RollingRestaurant

    608A Melbourne Road, Spotswood

Shopping(4)
  • Reddy ExpressConvenience store
  • Spotswood Slow Food MarketMarketplace
  • Local Grocer IGA SpotswoodSupermarket
  • WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(5)
  • Spotswood Community HouseCommunity centre

    598 Melbourne Road, Spotswood

  • Spotswood-Kingsville RSLCommunity centre

    16 Mary Street, Spotswood

  • Kindergarten
  • Spotswood Primary SchoolSchool

    598 Melbourne Road

  • St Margaret Mary's Primary SchoolSchool

    177 Hudsons Road

Health & services(4)
  • Luminaire DentalDentist
  • Melbourne Road Dental SurgeryDentist
  • ME HealthMedical clinic
  • Melbourne Veterinary RehabilitationVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(22)
  • Westgate Golf CourseGolf course
  • Body Fit TrainingGym

    216A Hall Street, Spotswood

  • F45 TrainingGym

    214A Hall Street, Spotswood

  • AGM ParkPark
  • Craig Street ParkPark
  • Donald McLean ReservePark
  • Fred Goldsmith Playing FieldPark
  • Memorial ParkPark
  • Newport River Bank ReservePark
  • Park
  • Stony Creek ParkPark
  • Westgate Bridge Memorial ParkPark
  • Playground (7)
  • Netball / basketball half-courtSports field
  • Sports field
  • Spotswood OvalSports field
Entertainment(3)
  • ScienceworksMuseum

    2 Booker Street, Spotswood

  • The Pumping StationMuseum
  • Theatre
Transport(8)

4 bus stops · 3 train stations · 1 ferry terminals

Other(46)
  • Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
  • Lightning RoomAttraction
  • Bbq (2)
  • AngelBeauty salon
  • Bench (13)
  • Spoke n SprocketBicycle

    Unit 4 50 Hudsons Road, Spotswood

  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • RP panelsCar repair

    59 Hudsons Road

  • Orthodox Christian MissionCharity

    612 Melbourne Road, Spotswood

  • Giant SundialClock
  • Be Dance FitDance
  • MAPADance

    140 Hall Street

  • MAPADance

    144 Hall Street

  • The Dance CompanyDance

    214B Hall Street, Spotswood

  • Drinking water (7)
  • Fitness Station
  • Seniors Exercise ParkFitness Station
  • Angela Sparks GalleryGallery

    Unit 3 50 Hudsons Road, Spotswood

  • Industrial Art Sign CoGallery

    Unit 7 59 Hudsons Road, Spotswood

  • AuraZ BarbersHairdresser
  • Information (2)
  • Stoney Creek BackwashInformation
  • Precision LocksmithsLocksmith

    204A Hall Street, Spotswood

  • Oculus DexterOptometrist
  • Grazeland CarparkParking
  • nulineParking
  • Parking (18)
  • Scienceworks & PlanetriumParking
  • Sleepbus Bus ParkingParking
  • ShellPetrol station
  • Picnic Table (4)
  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's WitnessesPlace of worship

    52 Robert Street, Spotswood

  • Spotswood Seventh Day Adventist ChurchPlace of worship

    6 Robert Street

  • St Mark's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship

    616 Melbourne Road, Spotswood

  • Melbourne PlanetariumPlanetarium
  • Cricket nets (4)Practice Pitch
  • Rookey RoadPsychotherapist

    96 Hudsons Road, Spotswood

  • Public toilets
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Track
  • James Shield & Co gas fittings and hosesTrade

    190 Hall Street, Spotswood

  • Urban SalvageTrade
  • Williamstown TravelTravel Agency
  • Vacant
  • Vending machine
  • Waste Basket (8)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • AGM ParkPark
  • Craig Street ParkPark
  • Donald McLean ReservePark
  • Fred Goldsmith Playing FieldPark
  • Memorial ParkPark
  • Newport River Bank ReservePark
  • Stony Creek ParkPark
  • Westgate Bridge Memorial ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
20
Parks (OSM)
11

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

3 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

    52 Robert Street, Spotswood

  • Spotswood Seventh Day Adventist Church

    6 Robert Street

  • St Mark's Anglican Church

    616 Melbourne Road, Spotswood

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
4
Nearest hospital
Williamstown Hospital (3.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Luminaire DentalDentist
  • Melbourne Road Dental SurgeryDentist
  • Oculus DexterOptometrist
  • Rookey RoadHudsons RoadPsychotherapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
85
Participants per 1,000 residents
27.0

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

62 planning-related records

2022· 1 proposal

  • September 2022

  • The use and development of the land for the purpose of a transport terminal (freight interchange) and to display a business sign
    512-578 MELBOURNE RD SPOTSWOOD 3015In progress
2021· 27 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Buildings and works- maintenance shed
    1 MCLISTER ST SPOTSWOOD 3015In progress

  • September 2021

  • Construction of a second dwelling to rear of the existing dwelling with a reduction in the car parking requirement
    121 HUDSONS RD SPOTSWOOD 3015In progress
  • Use of the premises for industry (manufacturing pet food)
    50 HUDSONS RD SPOTSWOOD 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    31 MARY ST SPOTSWOOD 3015NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    13 STEEL ST SPOTSWOOD 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings on a lot
    7 STEPHENSON ST SPOTSWOOD 3015NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works comprising the construction of two new fuel tanks and associated works
    39-81 BURLEIGH ST SPOTSWOOD 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    15 ABBOTT ST SPOTSWOOD 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use the existing building for the purpose of an office and food and drink premises (cafe) with associated buildings and works, a reduction in the statutory car parking requirement and the display of business identification signage
    1 HUDSONS RD SPOTSWOOD 3015NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two lot subdivision
    16 BIRMINGHAM ST SPOTSWOOD 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the premises for sale and consumption of liquor associated with existing cafes
    2-18 BOOKER ST SPOTSWOOD 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction and display of business identification signage.
    31-69 MCLISTER ST SPOTSWOOD 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    41 HUDSONS RD SPOTSWOOD 3015NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of first floor extension to existing dwelling
    36 ROBERT ST SPOTSWOOD 3015NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    2 REED ST SPOTSWOOD 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    175 HUDSONS RD SPOTSWOOD 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for a market with an associated reduction in the car parking requirement
    8 SIMCOCK AVE SPOTSWOOD 3015In progress
  • Two lot subdivision
    18 Robert StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works - two dwellings and alterations and additions to an existing dwelling
    9 GEORGE ST SPOTSWOOD 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 4 Lot Subdivision
    44-76 SIMCOCK AVE SPOTSWOOD 3015In progress

  • March 2021

  • Construction of a Fence
    9 Cullen CtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    78 THE AVENUE SPOTSWOOD 3015NOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Window replacement in IN1Z and HO89
    431 Douglas PdePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a verandah
    Hick StNo permit required

  • January 2021

  • Three lot subdivision
    11 Ferguson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works - two dwellings
    16 Vernier StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS843158L) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    105 The AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 12 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of two or more dwellings on a lot in the General Residential Zone and reduction in the visitor car parking requirement under Clause 52.06 of the Hobsons Bay Planning Scheme in accordance with the endorsed plans
    81 Hope StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of two double storey dwellings
    72 THE AVENUE SPOTSWOOD 3015Refusal issued by a delegate
  • The construction of two or more dwellings on a lot under clause 32.08-6 (two dwellings) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Robb StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The removal and lopping of trees in accordance with the endorsed plans
    McLister StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of two double storey dwellings
    11 Hick StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Business Signage - Temporary Business signage
    31-69 MCLISTER ST SPOTSWOOD 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into five lots (PS825392E) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    81 Hope StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into three lots (PS836729H) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Strong StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of a neighbourhood activity centre including a supermarket, liquor store mini-major tenancy (shop), specialty shops, medical centre, cafe and 350 dwellings plus a reduction in the statutory car parking requirement, creation of access to a road in a road zone 1, sale and consumption of liquor associated with the liquor store
    31-69 McLister StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS842651K) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Hudsons RdPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling to create a dual occupancy in accordance with the plans endorsed to form part of the permit
    Bernard StWithdrawn

  • August 2020

  • The construction of a dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling under clause 32.08-6 and reduction in the car parking requirements under clause 52.06-3 in accordance with the endorsed plans
    47 Hudsons RdNOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

50 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 19/06/2026 and 01/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MELBOURNE ROAD, WEST GATE OUT-MELBOURNE RAMP OF18 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 19/06/2026 and 01/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD, MELBOURNE ROAD18 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 19/06/2026 and 01/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WEST GATE OUT-MELBOURNE RAMP OF, MELBOURNE ROAD18 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 19/06/2026 and 01/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MELBOURNE ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD18 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 11/06/2026 and 29/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MELBOURNE-WEST GATE OUT RAMP OF, MELBOURNE ROAD10 Jun 2026 – 28 Aug 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 29/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.WILLIAMSTOWN-WEST GATE IN RAMP ON, WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD28 May 2026 – 28 Aug 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 29/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.WEST GATE FREEWAY, WILLIAMSTOWN-WEST GATE IN RAMP ON28 May 2026 – 28 Aug 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MELBOURNE-WEST GATE OUT RAMP ON, MELBOURNE-WEST GATE OUT RAMP OF28 May 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MELBOURNE-WEST GATE OUT RAMP OF, MELBOURNE-WEST GATE OUT RAMP ON28 May 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 29/05/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WEST GATE OUT-MELBOURNE RAMP OF, MELBOURNE ROAD28 May 2026 – 29 Nov 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • CSL (COMMONWEALTH SERUM LABORATORIES) COLLECTION BOOKER STYH2422
  • SEWERAGE PUMPING STATIONNH1555

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Fraser
Member of Parliament
Daniel MULINO (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
124,191
Turnout (2025)
90.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+5.5 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 28.0%Labor 72.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.4 km away).

Coalition 23.2%Labor 76.8%

4.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Spotswood (Fraser)Labor 77.9% · Coalition 22.1% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • South Kingsville (Fraser)Labor 69.1% · Coalition 30.9% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
  • YarravilleLabor 79.0% · Coalition 21.0% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • Yarraville SouthLabor 74.5% · Coalition 25.5% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • West FootscrayLabor 80.0% · Coalition 20.0% TPP (2025)1.7 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

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