City of Kalamunda
Middle Swan
Middle Swan at a glance
Median house
$330,000
Median unit
$270,000
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
2,852
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Middle Swan.
Middle Swan (6056) sits in the Kalamunda region of Western Australia. The median house here is $330,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Middle Swan has roughly 2,852 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Houses change hands at $330,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $270,000, roughly 18% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $66,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Middle Swan on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$330,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $270,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$330,000
$270,000
2,852
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.73% (median rent $300/wk against a $330,000 price tag). Units yield 5.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (29%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.73%
Based on $330,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.97%
Based on $270,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Middle Swan's population at 2,852, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,852
Median age
39
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Middle Swan scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Middle Swan.
Local schools for Middle Swan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Moorditj Noongar Community College
Midvale Primary School
Middle Swan Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Middle Swan.
- What is the median house price in Middle Swan?
- The median house price in Middle Swan, WA 6056 is $330,000. The median unit price is $270,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Middle Swan postcode?
- Middle Swan is in the 6056 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalamunda region.
- What is the average rent in Middle Swan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Middle Swan?
- There are 20 schools serving Middle Swan on this page, including St Brigid's Primary School, Moorditj Noongar Community College, La Salle College.
- How walkable is Middle Swan?
- Middle Swan has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Middle Swan?
- Middle Swan is close to Stratton, Viveash, Midvale, Midland, Woodbridge.
- What is the population of Middle Swan?
- Middle Swan has approximately 2,852 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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