Spearwood, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Spearwood, in the City Of Cockburn local government area.
| Locality | Spearwood |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Cockburn |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.10682 |
| Longitude | 115.78497 |
| Population | 9,872 |
| Density | 1618.4 /km² |
| Area | 6.1 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 6163 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 19 km south-southwest |
Spearwood is a locality in the City Of Cockburn local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,872. The locality covers an area of 6.1 km², giving a population density of about 1618.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 19 km south-southwest of Perth. Spearwood is located at 32.1068°S, 115.7850°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6163.
Spearwood rests on a gentle rise, its landscape a study in subtle contrasts. It lies 13.0 km west of Canning Vale, WA (from Canning Vale, WA: bearing 259°T), and is situated 11.4 km west-south-west of Willetton. The earth here, a rich ochre beneath the persistent sun, slopes towards the distant shimmer of the Indian Ocean. Scattered stands of hardy, wind-sculpted eucalypts punctuate the suburban sprawl, their silvery leaves catching the light in fleeting moments of brilliance, while the air carries a perpetual whisper of salt, a reminder of the coastline’s proximity. The terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet, enduring character, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath, waiting for the next season’s change, the next shift in the wind.
The history of Spearwood is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its development. Once part of a broader agricultural hinterland, the area’s economic life has long been tied to the produce of the land and the burgeoning needs of a growing metropolitan centre to its north. Dairy farms and market gardens once dominated, their legacy now evident in the occasional lingering patch of fertile soil between housing estates. Today, Spearwood is a vibrant, multicultural hub, its local economy a dynamic blend of retail, service industries, and manufacturing, reflecting the diverse aspirations of its residents. The presence of the Phoenix Centre, a prominent community facility, speaks to Spearwood’s ongoing commitment to fostering connection and providing a focal point for its neighbourhood life.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Spearwood, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Spearwood, in the City Of Cockburn local government area.
Detailed location data for Spearwood includes the postcode (6163), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Cockburn), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Spearwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |