City of Swan
Upper Swan
Upper Swan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
549
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Upper Swan.
Upper Swan (6069) sits in the Swan region of Western Australia.
Upper Swan has roughly 549 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Upper Swan scores 0/100 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Swan's population at 549, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
549
Median age
52
Family households
74%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$365/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
549
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Upper Swan.
Local schools for Upper Swan
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Government School Catchment
Upper Swan Primary School
Aveley North Primary School
Anne Hamersley 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 Upper Swan.
- What is the Upper Swan postcode?
- Upper Swan is in the 6069 postcode, in WA, in the City of Swan region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Swan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $365, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Upper Swan?
- There are 20 schools serving Upper Swan on this page, including Upper Swan Primary School, Aveley North Primary School, Anne Hamersley Primary School.
- How walkable is Upper Swan?
- Upper Swan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Upper Swan?
- Upper Swan is close to Belhus, Ellenbrook East, Ellenbrook, The Vines, Baskerville.
- What is the population of Upper Swan?
- Upper Swan has approximately 549 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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