Swan View at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
7,889
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Swan View.
The postcode for Swan View is 6056 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Swan View (6056) sits in the Kalamunda region of Western Australia.
Swan View has roughly 7,889 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Swan View scores 8/100 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Swan View's population at 7,889, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,889
Median age
44
Family households
68%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
7,889
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Swan View.
Local schools for Swan View
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Government School Catchment
Swan View Primary School
Swan View Senior High School
Greenmount 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 Swan View.
- What is the Swan View postcode?
- Swan View is in the 6056 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalamunda region.
- Where is Swan View?
- Swan View is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6056. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Kalamunda region.
- What is the average rent in Swan View?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Swan View?
- There are 20 schools serving Swan View on this page, including Swan View Primary School, Swan View Senior High School, Greenmount Primary School.
- How walkable is Swan View?
- Swan View has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Swan View?
- Swan View is close to Greenmount, Midvale, Stratton, Koongamia, Jane Brook.
- What is the population of Swan View?
- The population of Swan View is approximately 7,889 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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