Middle Swan WA

Postcode 6056 · Swan LGA

Middle Swan is a smaller suburb in Western Australia within the Swan local government area (postcode 6056). With a population of 2,852, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $68K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Middle Swan is $510,000, having surged 13.3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $445,000 (+9.9% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,500.

Middle Swan is served by 3 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1039, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 48 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Middle Swan offers a gross rental yield of 5.6%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($510K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +13.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.6% High Yield
Price vs State$510K/$951K Below Median
Affordability7.5x Moderate
Price Momentum+13.3% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$60,213
Mean Income$72,273
Earners3,924
YoY Change+5.6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$510K
13.3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$445K
9.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$310
POPULATION
2,852
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,316
Personal Income /wk$670
Mortgage /mth$1,500
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops48
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA1039
Total Students3,437
Independent1
Catholic2
Swan Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1059
La Salle CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1028
St Brigid's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1030
Data: 2024