Moving to Middle Swan WA 6056
What the official numbers say about living in Middle Swan — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $310 a week, against a median household income of $1,316 a week.
About 70% of homes are owner-occupied and 29% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Middle Swan grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,704 → 2,852 people).
Around 66% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, England, India; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Tagalog, Malayalam.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Middle Swan scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Midland, 3.1 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Midland Bus Station, 3.1 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mandoon Jetty, 2.3 km west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 10 km south-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 18 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 21 schools · 9 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 13 parks — see them all on the Middle Swan profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Brigid's Primary School 950 m · Moorditj Noongar Community College 1.3 km · Swan Christian College 1.3 km · Middle Swan Primary School 1.6 km · La Salle College 1.8 km · Midvale Primary School 2.1 km · Helena River Steiner School - Early Childhood Campus 2.7 km · Swan View Senior High School 3.2 km
Groceries: Stratton Supa IGA 1.4 km · Woolworths 2.1 km · Gilberts 2.4 km · Coles 2.4 km · Woolworths 2.6 km · IGA Swan View 2.9 km · Supa IGA 2.9 km · Woolworths 3 km
Parks and reserves: Wiluna Park 1.4 km · Koolbardi Park 1.4 km · John Stone Park 1.6 km · Corti Park 1.9 km · Brilliant Rise Park 2 km · Reg Bond Reserve 2.1 km · Harold Snow Bennett Park 2.4 km · Weeip Park 2.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Middle Swan, most often seen first: South-western Australian Magpie · Twenty-eight Parrot · Laughing Turtle-dove · Pacific Black Duck · Western Galah · Australian Wood Duck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Middle Swan, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Swan here | 2,852 | — | 2/10 | 14% |
| Midvale | 2,283 | — | 2/10 | 8% |
| Midland | 6,335 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Stratton | 3,267 | — | 1/10 | 20% |
| Viveash | 1,280 | — | 6/10 | 20% |
| Swan View | 7,889 | — | 3/10 | 20% |
| Jane Brook | 3,670 | — | 8/10 | 19% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Swan — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hasluck — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6056 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Middle Swan profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $310 a week, and about 29% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,704 people to 2,852. It sits about 18 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Midland station is roughly 3.1 km away. Local government is Swan council, and the federal seat is Hasluck.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Middle Swan vs Midvale · Middle Swan vs Stratton.
Nearby guides: Midvale · Midland · Stratton · Viveash · Swan View · Jane Brook.
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