Spalding, WA 6530 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Spalding is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6530, home to 1,992 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Chapman Valley local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 363 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,992
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,061 /week
- Median personal income
- $537 /week
- Median family income
- $1,287 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Greater Geraldton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,211
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Bluff Point Primary School
- Meekatharra School Of The Air
- St Lawrence's Primary School
- Waggrakine Primary School
- Geraldton Christian College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 49 bus stops
- Drew St Before Green St
- Green St Before Drew St
- Drew St After Bennet St
- Drew St Before Pollett St
- Tamblyn St Before Stokes Ct
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 19 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 84 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 6 supermarkets
- 16 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 1,064 resolvable premises in Spalding. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 15,414 across the Mid West-Gascoyne District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,301 violent offences, 3,323 theft, 1,975 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Spalding?
Spalding (WA 6530) had 1,992 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Greater Geraldton local government area.
What is the median rent in Spalding?
The median advertised rent in Spalding is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Spalding?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Spalding covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Bluff Point Primary School (1.5 km), Meekatharra School Of The Air (1.7 km), St Lawrence's Primary School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Spalding?
Spalding is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Spalding?
Across the surrounding area, 15,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (5,301), theft (3,323), drug offences (1,975). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Spalding?
49 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Spalding centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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