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Welcome to Spearwood, WA

Spearwood is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. It has a population of 8,940 and lies 18km south of the central business district in Perth.

History

The first European settlement in the area began in the 1850s. Alfred Hooker and Charles Manning were the first owners of several blocks of land in the area.

The name derives from the Spearwood bush which commonly grows in the area. Spearwood was a major market gardening area in Perth for a long time.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Spearwood features a large number of scenic parks. Three parks are home to local soccer teams, a netball team and a baseball team. There is also a considerable amount of Croatian sporting clubs, as the area has a large Croatian minority.

Amenities in Spearwood include a large shopping centre, three primary schools and a library. The quaint and green suburb is a family-friendly area.