Swan View
Swan View's gentrification score of 46 (active) is the second highest in this cohort, driven by net internal migration of +201 people per year, the strongest domestic inflow in this data set. Population growth has accelerated from -2% to +18% decade-over-decade, a dramatic reversal. At $410,000 median and household incomes at the 40th percentile, the suburb sits in Perth's affordable foothills corridor. Mining employs 7.4% of workers (160 people), higher than most suburban suburbs, reflecting the FIFO workforce that underpins household incomes above what local wages alone would suggest.
Population
7,889
Median Age
44.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,403/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
10
Median House
$410K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median of $410,000 (rent-derived) places Swan View among Perth's most affordable foothills suburbs. Detached houses dominate at 89.8%, with 43.6% having 3 bedrooms and 45.8% with 4-plus. Mortgage-to-income at 27.1% is below the stress threshold. The 42.7% mortgage rate and 36.1% outright ownership indicate a mature suburb with a mix of recent buyers and long-term owners. Swan View Primary (ICSEA 904) and Senior High (ICSEA 919) both sit below the 1,000 benchmark, a factor for families prioritising school scores. The John Forrest National Park border adds natural amenity.
For Buyers
The estimated median of $410,000 (rent-derived) places Swan View among Perth's most affordable foothills suburbs. Detached houses dominate at 89.8%, with 43.6% having 3 bedrooms and 45.8% with 4-plus. Mortgage-to-income at 27.1% is below the stress threshold. The 42.7% mortgage rate and 36.1% outright ownership indicate a mature suburb with a mix of recent buyers and long-term owners. Swan View Primary (ICSEA 904) and Senior High (ICSEA 919) both sit below the 1,000 benchmark, a factor for families prioritising school scores. The John Forrest National Park border adds natural amenity.
For Investors
The 21.2% renter share is modest, and vacancy at 7.2% is above average. Weekly rent of $320 against $410,000 median implies a gross yield of approximately 4.1%. The gentrification signal (score 46, active) suggests the suburb is upgrading, with population accelerating from -2% to +18% growth and internal migration of +201/year. Only 7 development applications in 12 months, including a granny flat, indicate minimal supply competition. Rent growth of 3.4% over the decade has been minimal, but the population inflow trend could change this.
Development Activity
Total DAs
10
Last 12 Months
10
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Swan View iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Swan View Senior High School
7-12 · 706 students
Swan View Primary School
K-6 · 289 students
Demographics
The median age of 44 sits 4 years above the national median. English ancestry dominates (3,269), followed by Scottish (752), Irish (719), and Italian (570). At 25.2% born overseas (3.6pp above national), the community is moderately diverse. Italian (81 speakers) is the top non-English language, reflecting historical migration. University education at 19.5% trails the national average by 10.6 percentage points. Professionals (533) narrowly lead Clerical/Admin (499), Community/Personal (454), and Labourers (396), showing a balanced blue-to-white collar mix.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.8%
Houses
10.0%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
No historical price series is available, so the $410,000 median is rent-derived. Detached houses (89.8%) dominate, with semi-detached at 10.0% and almost no apartments (0.2%). Ownership: 36.1% outright, 42.7% mortgage, 21.2% renting. Three-bedroom (43.6%) and 4-plus bedroom (45.8%) homes split evenly. Rent-to-income at 22.8% and mortgage-to-income at 27.1% are both below stress thresholds. The 80.8% residential stability (stayed at same address) is high, indicating a settled community. Average household size of 2.4 is close to the national figure.
Mortgage / mo
$1,647
Rent / wk
$320
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$720
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.2%
Unoccupied
245
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
31.4%
Couples, no children
6,076
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 16.6% (356 workers), followed by Education (11.2%, 240) and Construction (8.8%, 190). Mining at 7.4% (160 workers) is notable for a suburban suburb and reflects the FIFO/DIDO workforce commuting to WA resource sites. Retail (7.6%, 163) rounds out the top 5. Professionals (533) and Clerical/Admin (499) lead occupations. Unemployment at 6.7% is above the national average. The participation rate of 55.4% leaves 2,332 people outside the labour force. SEIFA IRSAD decile 3 and IEO decile 3 place Swan View in the lower-middle band for socioeconomic advantage.
Unemployment
5.5%
Labour Force
8,139
Unemployed
450
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.8%
Part-time
26.5%
Participation
55.4%
Employed
3,426
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.5%
Postgraduate
3.7%
Born Overseas
25.2%
Dwellings
3,150
Transport to Work
Two government schools serve the area: Swan View Senior High School (Secondary, ICSEA 919, 706 students) and Swan View Primary School (ICSEA 904, 289 students), both below the national 1,000 benchmark. Public transport usage at 3.9% is low, and 88.0% drive. Walking/cycling at 1.8% reflects the hilly terrain. The suburb borders John Forrest National Park, providing bushwalking and natural amenity not captured in infrastructure metrics. SEIFA IRSD decile 4 and volunteering at 14.0% are close to national averages.
Drive
88.0%
Public Transport
3.9%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.92%/yr
(+135 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation is forecast to reach approximately 14,931 by 2031, growing at 0.92% annually (135 persons/year), above the national average for established Perth suburbs. Internal migration at +201 net per year is the primary driver, the strongest domestic inflow in this data set, supplemented by overseas migration of 106/year. The gentrification score of 46 (active) reflects the population accelerating from -2% to +18% decade-over-decade. Affordability has improved from 49.4% to 40.5% (rent-to-income), partly because rents grew only 3.4% while incomes rose 2.5% in real terms. Seniors' share is rising 5.5pp.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+106
Net Internal / yr
+201
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +17% since 2011, Net internal migration +201/yr, Accelerating: -2% → 18%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Swan View compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swan View a good suburb to live in?
Swan View offers affordable foothills living at $410,000 median with proximity to John Forrest National Park. Mortgage stress at 27.1% is below threshold. However, both schools sit below the ICSEA 1,000 benchmark, unemployment is 6.7%, and SEIFA decile 3 indicates below-average socioeconomic standing.
What is the median house price in Swan View?
The estimated median is $410,000 (rent-derived, 2025). Weekly rent averages $320, and monthly mortgage repayments of $1,647 produce a 27.1% mortgage-to-income ratio, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Swan View?
Swan View has 2 government schools: Swan View Senior High School (Secondary, ICSEA 919, 706 students) and Swan View Primary School (ICSEA 904, 289 students). Both score below the national ICSEA benchmark of 1,000, sitting 81 and 96 points below respectively.
Is Swan View safe?
Crime data is not available for Swan View in the current dataset. The 6.7% unemployment rate is above the national average, and SEIFA IRSD decile 4 places the suburb in the lower-middle range. The 80.8% residential stability rate indicates a settled community.
Is Swan View good for property investment?
The implied gross yield of 4.1% ($320/week on $410,000) is reasonable. The gentrification score of 46 (active) and net internal migration of +201 per year (strongest in this cohort) signal demographic upgrading. However, 7.2% vacancy and only 7 development applications in 12 months indicate a quiet market.
How is Swan View's population changing?
Population grows at 0.92% annually (135 persons/year), forecast to reach 14,931 by 2031. Internal migration of +201 per year is the strongest domestic inflow in this data set, reversing a prior decade of population decline. Growth has accelerated from -2% to +18% decade-over-decade.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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