Moving to Swanbourne WA 6010
What the official numbers say about living in Swanbourne — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $470 a week, against a median household income of $3,418 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Swanbourne grew 31% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,508 → 4,592 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, French, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Swanbourne sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (71% of workers), while 15% work from home.
Nearest train station: Swanbourne, 700 m south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Elizabeth Quay Bus Station, 8.5 km east.
Nearest ferry wharf: East Street Ferry Jetty, 7.2 km south.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 16.6 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 9 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 31 schools · 44 cafes & restaurants · 7 supermarkets · 43 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the Swanbourne profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Swanbourne Primary School 600 m · Scotch College 700 m · Christ Church Grammar School 1000 m · Methodist Ladies' College 1.3 km · North Cottesloe Primary School 1.3 km · Christ Church Grammar School 1.4 km · Mount Claremont Primary School 1.8 km · Christ Church Grammar Playing Fields 1.9 km
Groceries: Swanbourne Markets 650 m · Farmer Jack's 1.2 km · Coles 1.2 km · IGA 1.6 km · Woolworths 2.3 km · Boatshed 2.4 km · IGA 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: McLagan Park 300 m · Hatchett Park 300 m · Jones Park 400 m · Cresswell Park 550 m · Belleville Park 700 m · Ballaruk Bushland 750 m · Allen Park Bushland 800 m · Limekiln Field 850 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Swanbourne, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Willie Wagtail · South-western Australian Magpie · Pacific Black Duck · Australian Raven · Red Wattlebird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Swanbourne, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanbourne here | 4,592 | — | 10/10 | 28% |
| Claremont | 9,248 | — | 10/10 | 18% |
| Mount Claremont | 4,999 | — | 10/10 | 32% |
| Cottesloe | 7,750 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Peppermint Grove | 1,597 | — | 10/10 | 25% |
| Mosman Park | 9,169 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
| Dalkeith | 4,398 | — | 10/10 | 26% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Claremont — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Curtin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6010 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Swanbourne profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $470 a week.
The population grew 31% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,508 people to 4,592. It sits about 9 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Swanbourne station is roughly 0.7 km away. Local government is Claremont council, and the federal seat is Curtin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Swanbourne vs Mount Claremont · Swanbourne vs Cottesloe.
Nearby guides: Claremont · Mount Claremont · Cottesloe · Peppermint Grove · Mosman Park · Dalkeith.
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