Spearwood.

Named after the shrub of the same name, Spearwood is home to over 10,000 families and couples today. But up until the 1960s, Spearwood comprised primarily of pastoral land and remained ideal market garden land until plots were subdivided to accommodate the influx of immigrants.

Many second and third-generation Italian and Croatian residents flocked to Spearwood in the 1950s and 1960s for the Mediterranean climate and lifestyle, not to mention the proximity to the coast and the historic port town of Fremantle, just a few kilometres away, now teeming with cafes, bars and galleries.

Manning Lake sits at the heart of Manning Park, part of Beeliar Regional Park, a reserve offering playgrounds and walking trails for families and nature lovers.

Situated in the City of Cockburn, this self-sufficient suburb appeals to the tight-knit community for its schools, easy transport links, Cockburn Senior Citizens Centre, Spearwood Library, Spearwood Shopping Centre and Phoenix Park Shopping Centre.