10 min drive to Woodbridge + 5 min transfer + 33 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
39 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1316/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
6.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
68%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
5.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Middle Swan
Full-time 26.9%Part-time 15.6%Unemployed 3.4%Not in labour 54.2%
Dwelling Types
Middle Swan
House 85.4%Semi-detached 7.7%Flat/Unit 2.4%Other 4.5%
Commute Mode
Middle Swan
Car 86.6%Transit 4.4%Bicycle 0.9%Walk 1.9%WFH 6.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
65.2%
Philippines
4.8%
India
4.3%
England
4.3%
New Zealand
3.9%
Language at Home
English only
76.3%
Italian
1.2%
Arabic
0.4%
Hindi
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Middle Swan
Is Middle Swan safe?
Middle Swan has a safety score of 26/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Viveash (75/100), Stratton (23/100), Midland (5/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Middle Swan?
Median weekly rent in Middle Swan is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Viveash ($850/wk), Stratton ($650/wk), Midland ($610/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Middle Swan?
Middle Swan has a school rating of 62/100 across 3 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include La Salle College (Secondary), Swan Christian College (Combined), St Brigid's Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Middle Swan from Perth CBD?
Middle Swan is 33 minutes by car, or 67 minutes by public transport, or 48 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Middle Swan affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Middle Swan is $752K, up 22.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $550K. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Viveash ($886K), Stratton ($685K), Midland ($720K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/middle-swan
Middle Swan is an affordable, established suburb in Perth's eastern corridor, one of the few remaining options for families priced out of closer suburbs. It has a strong community backbone, including a cricket club with over 140 years of history. Safety concerns surface regularly, and the suburb is heavily car-dependent. The long-derelict Swan Districts Hospital site looms as both a blight and a potential catalyst for future redevelopment. Buyers can expect a median price of $752k and rent of $650/week, 26% below the Perth metro median.
The CBD is a 33-minute drive away (67 min by transit), and most residents drive (70%). At 26/100, the crime score is 26 points below Perth's metro average of 52.
There are 3 schools nearby, rated 62/100 overall and well above average. Residents have a median age of 39 and household income of $1,316/week.