13 min drive to Ellenbrook + 5 min transfer + 37 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
52 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1482/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
7.2%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
88%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.2%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Upper Swan
Full-time 28.0%Part-time 17.8%Unemployed 3.7%Not in labour 50.5%
Dwelling Types
Upper Swan
House 98.6%Flat/Unit 1.4%
Commute Mode
Upper Swan
Car 82.3%Transit 1.4%Walk 4.1%WFH 12.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
74.7%
England
7.8%
New Zealand
2.6%
Philippines
0.9%
South Africa
0.7%
Language at Home
English only
97.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Swan
Is Upper Swan safe?
Upper Swan has a safety score of 11/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Brigadoon (83/100), The Vines (83/100), Aveley (72/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Upper Swan?
Median weekly rent in Upper Swan is $730/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Brigadoon ($1200/wk), The Vines ($800/wk), Aveley ($750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Upper Swan?
Upper Swan has a school rating of 55/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Upper Swan Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Upper Swan from Perth CBD?
Upper Swan is 40 minutes by car, or 77 minutes by public transport, or 55 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Upper Swan affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Upper Swan is $880K, down 0.6% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $730/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Brigadoon ($1.7M), The Vines ($1.1M), Aveley ($827K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/upper-swan
Upper Swan sits on Perth's semi-rural northeastern fringe, bordered by the Swan Valley wine region and the river it's named after. Life here means space, quiet, and easy access to wineries and parkland, but also a heavy reliance on a car, persistent infrastructure quirks like brown tap water, and a real bushfire season every summer. It's the kind of place people choose for the lifestyle tradeoff, not urban convenience. Buyers can expect a median price of $880k and rent of $730/week, 14% below the Perth metro median.
The CBD is a 40-minute drive away (77 min by transit), and most residents drive (69%). Safety is a consideration, with the score of 11/100 trailing the metro average of 52 by 41 points.
There are 1 school nearby, rated 55/100 overall and above average. With a median age of 52, it is a more established community with a household income of $1,482/week.