Spotswood
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Spotswood is a lively, emerging suburb just west of Melbourne's CBD, known for its mix of industrial heritage and artsy, community-focused vibe. With its proximity to the Yarra River, family-friendly parks, and thriving local businesses, Spotswood offers a unique alternative to Melbourne's inner city. It's best known for the interactive Scienceworks Museum and access to green spaces.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
—
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.83°, 144.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,840
Local Cost
$1,840
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
92
English
99
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
220 Mbps
Upload
60 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
357.0
Airport
MEB
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 56 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.