Swanbourne WA 6010
Swanbourne is a suburb in Western Australia, 11 km from Perth CBD, around 21 minutes by car. Population is 4,592; the median age is 38 and the median household income is $177,736 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 20% nationally. The suburb grew 13.1% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $470 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $3,504. Swanbourne is characterised by no recorded bushfire exposure and no recorded flood exposure. Of 2 schools within the suburb boundary, 1 ranks above the state average, and walkability is moderate.
Is Swanbourne a good suburb?
Swanbourne scores a A+ (87/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit, safety, and community.
Mixed results
2 schools · 1 above peer schools
Close to the CBD
Walkability 47/100 · 11.2 km · 21 min drive to Perth
Median available
Median $2.5M
Low all-round risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 31/100 · Flood 0/100
Very advantaged
SEIFA decile 10/10 · median age 38 · 4,592 residents
Liveability Rating
87 / 100 · Ranked #24 in WAEach bar is Swanbourne's rank among WA suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
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Our score
87 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataSwanbourne's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $2.5 million, about 4% below where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$2,500,000
18% below its 4 neighbours (median $3,050,000)
Based on 47 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 58 days — median across 32 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 15 sales $2.48M
- 4 bed 24 sales $2.8M
Units
$970,000
Based on 24 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 49 days — median across 9 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 17 sales $970K
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Swanbourne rent for around $1,650 a week on average, based on 8 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$1,650/wk
8 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$850/wk
4 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
12 rentals advertised against an estimated 395 rented homes (3.0%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- All rentals
- $1,440/wk
- 23 bonds
- +55% since 2023
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. WA's bond data does not record bedrooms or dwelling type, so it covers all rentals together.Change since 2023 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 202574 Severely unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 41% of its income on the median rent in postcode 6010.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Short-Stay Rentals
3 active Airbnb listings: 2 whole homes and 1 room. Whole homes are about 0.1% of the suburb's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 1.0 km
- Rate
- -0.02 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -2.8 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Two schools serve Swanbourne, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Swanbourne Primary School leads the pack.
- • 2,017 students across 2 schools (avg 1,008)
- • Sectors: 1 Independent, 1 Government
- • ICSEA 1129-1149, median 1139 (well above the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Scotch College (1,552 students)
Primary
Combined
Universities nearby
- 6.2 kmThe University of Western AustraliaThe University of Western Australia · 315 courses
- 9.1 kmECU City CampusEdith Cowan University · 73 courses
- 9.1 kmSCU PerthSouthern Cross University · 92 courses
4.7% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Swanbourne is car-dependent on foot — at 47/100, most errands require a car. Within the suburb there are 1 supermarket, 8 parks and 3 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Swanbourne.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 94.2 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 50.7 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 39.9 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 19.0 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 28 min wait
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Swanbourne.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 9%
- Premises covered
- 1,868
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Nedlands: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 10 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 2 different deciles — a narrow range, so the average describes the suburb closely.
Swanbourne is home to about 4,600 residents, with a median age of 38, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $178,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
4,592
Median Age
38
Median Household Income
$177,736/yr
Census Median Rent
$470/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$3,504/mo
Avg Household Size
2.8
Median Personal Income
$70,824/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
8.6%
Total Dwellings
1,519
Owner-Occupier Rate
74.0%
Houses
81.3%
Rental Stress
13.8%
Mortgage Stress
23.7%
Work From Home
15.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
12 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 0 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 383 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 72.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 89.1%
- Employment Rate
- 63.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 61.9%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
141 residents (3.1%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 4,340 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
33% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (764 of 2,293).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,425 a year through Nedlands based on 2023 figures.
Building Approvals: Nedlands
In the year to August 2026, 115 new dwellings were approved across Nedlands. That mix is 79 houses and 36 units. Approvals are down 43.5% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Swanbourne, 1.6 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 27 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 889 m
- 954 m to a named beach
- Near high-voltage lines
- 8.2% of addresses
- 161 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 716 mm
- 80 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 29.8°C
- 22 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 10.4°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
7 facilities within 5 km- 1.8 km
- 3.3 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Nitrogen · Ammonia (total) · Total Phosphorus
- 3.4 kmFuneral, Crematorium and Cemetery ServicesTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Carbon monoxide
- 4.0 km
- 4.4 kmHospitals (Except Psychiatric Hospitals)Top reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
EV adoption
In postcode 6010, 457 of 14,359 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 4.9% (697 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 8.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 6010, 3,027 rooftop-solar systems totalling 18.4 MW have been installed since 2001, against 7,947 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 167 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $800,000.
Cap is $800,000 SOUTH of the 26th parallel (which includes all of metropolitan Perth) and $1,000,000 NORTH of it. We store the southern figure because that is where almost every buyer is; the northern cap is higher, so the stored value never overstates eligibility. The southern cap rose from $750,000 on 7 May 2026 in the 2026-27 Housing Taxation Package. The same package moved the first home owner RATE OF DUTY thresholds, which is a different scheme and lives in the web repo's app/stamp_duty.py.
Mortgage repayments
2 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 11 across postcode 6010.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueWA
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $800,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Department of Finance WA.
At $2,500,000 this is $1,700,000 above the $800,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Department of Finance WA.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Kate Chaney Independent
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kate Chaney | 47.8% | 52.2% | +3.5 |
| 2022 | Kate Chaney | 44.4% | 55.6% | -8.3 |
| 2019 | Celia Hammond | 35.7% | 64.3% | -6.4 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Sandra Brewer Liberal Party
Next state election: 10 March 2029.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sandra Brewer LP | 55.5% |
| 2021 | David Honey LP | 57.4% |
| 2017 | Colin Barnett LP | 63.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Western Australian Electoral Commission.
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- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 4,592 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Swanbourne
Is Swanbourne a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Swanbourne is low (31/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Swanbourne?
Swanbourne has no recorded bushfire history. No mapped flood overlay applies. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Swanbourne a good place to live?
Swanbourne has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of A+ (87/100), ranked against other WA suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Swanbourne?
Swanbourne, WA had a population of 4,592 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Swanbourne, WA?
The postcode for Swanbourne, WA is 6010.
How far is Swanbourne from Perth?
Swanbourne is 11 km from Perth CBD by road, about 21 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Swanbourne?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Swanbourne was $177,736 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Swanbourne?
The median advertised rent in Swanbourne is $1,650 a week for houses (8 listings) and $850 a week for units (4 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Swanbourne?
The median age of residents in Swanbourne was 38 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Swanbourne?
There are 2 schools inside the Swanbourne boundary: 1 above and 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Swanbourne walkable?
Swanbourne scores 47/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Swanbourne?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Swanbourne, Swanbourne (1.6 km away), summer days average 29.8°C, winter nights 10.4°C, 716 mm of rain a year over 80 rainy days, and 22 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Swanbourne?
First-home buyers in WA may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $800,000. The grant is administered by Department of Finance WA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Swanbourne belong to?
Swanbourne sits within the Nedlands local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Swanbourne?
The average residential rates bill through Nedlands is $2,425 a year (2023). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Swanbourne?
Across Nedlands, 115 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 43.5% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Swanbourne in?
Swanbourne sits within the federal Division of Curtin, currently held by Kate Chaney (Independent).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2023–24
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2025
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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