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Middle Swan, Australia

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Middle Swan is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 2,841. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

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2,841 Population 575/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$22,646 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,646 median income, 6.8% unemployment
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Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $873/mo rent

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About Middle Swan

Middle Swan

Middle Swan is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, and forms part of the City of Swan local government area. The suburb is bordered to the west by the Swan River. The suburb is most notable for its various wineries, including Nikola Estate that was once known as Houghton and Sandalford. It also has the Midland brickworks within its boundaries, as well as an accommodation facility for country students attending the Governor Stirling Senior High School and Swan Christian College.

People

Population2,841
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density575/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,646
Per Capita$22,646
Unemployment6.8%

Housing

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Home Value$174,600
Rent$873
Ownership70.4%
Housing Units1,136

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population2,841
Population Density575 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-31.8500°, 116.0167°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,646
Median Age39.0 years

About Middle Swan

Middle Swan is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 2,841. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Middle Swan has a population of 2,841 with a density of 575 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,841
Total Population
575
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Middle Swan vs Australia Average

The median household income in Middle Swan is $22,646, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,646 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $436, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 270 business establishments.

Income: Middle Swan vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,646
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,646
Avg Weekly Wage$436

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)270

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Middle Swan is $174,600, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $873 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 70.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,136 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,600
38% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$873
25% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.4%
Owner-Occupied70.4%
Renter-Occupied29.6%
Housing Units1,136

Property Tax

Climate in Middle Swan

Middle Swan has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (25°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 694 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 17.6° / 32.3° 15.7
Feb 25°C / 77°F 17.8° / 32.3° 16.5
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 16.3° / 30.1° 17.8
Apr 20°C / 68°F 13.5° / 26.4° 30.2
May 16.5°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.4° 81.0
Jun 14.2°C / 58°F 9° / 19.5° 123.0
Jul 13.4°C / 56°F 8.2° / 18.5° 137.8
Aug 13.7°C / 57°F 8.3° / 19.1° 121.5
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 9.1° / 20.5° 78.7
Oct 17.2°C / 63°F 10.8° / 23.7° 33.5
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 13.4° / 27° 28.9
Dec 23°C / 73°F 15.7° / 30.2° 9.4
Middle Swan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density575/sq mi
Coordinates-31.8500°N, 116.0167°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.97"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 25, 2025.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 95 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 108 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 103 km
Jan 25, 2025 59 km ENE of York, Australia M4.0 127 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 110 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 100 km
May 3, 2008 84 km NE of Northam, Australia M3.7 149 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 108 km
Apr 23, 1992 68 km NNE of Toodyay, Australia M3.3 120 km
Jan 5, 1994 40 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M3.2 125 km
Jun 2, 2005 52 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.0 119 km
Mar 25, 2005 74 km NE of Northam, Australia M2.9 137 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 91 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 24 km
Sep 4, 2004 Western Australia M2.8 143 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 116 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 147 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 108 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 113 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 6.8 in
July 53°F (12°C) 7.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 71°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest

Middle Swan has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Middle Swan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Swan Christian College — — — —
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Radio Stations near Middle Swan

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
ABC Radio Perth — AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
96fm — AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Middle Swan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aviation Heritage Museum
Azelia Ley Homestead
Ferry Tram B15
Ferry Tram B15
Freshwater Bay Museum
Freshwater Bay Museum
Gallop House
Gallop House
Kalamunda History Village
Midland Workshops Museum
Millers' Bakehouse Museum
Motor Museum of Western Australia
Mundaring No.1 Pump Station Goldfields Water Supply Scheme
Museum of Natural History
Museum of Perth
Museum of Perth
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Railway Museum
Railway Museum
Revolutions
Scitech
Scitech
South Perth Historical Society
South Perth Historical Society
Stirk Cottage
Subiaco Museum
Subiaco Museum
Tractor Musem
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip
Wilkinson Homestead Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Woodloes Museum

Libraries in Middle Swan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
105 TL Robertson Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space0.0
Altone Park Public Library0.0
Amherst Village Public Library0.0
Ballajura Libary0.0
Bassendean Memorial Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Bull Creek Library0.0
Bullsbrook Public Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
City of Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Coolbellup Public Library0.0
Dianella Library0.0
Edith Cowan University Library Mount Lawley (Building 8)0.0
Ellenbrook Public Library0.0
FamilyHistoryWA0.0
FamilyHistoryWA0.0
Forrest Library0.0
Forrest Library0.0
Forrestfield Public Library0.0
Girrawheen Library0.0
Guildford Public Library0.0
High Wycombe Library0.0
Inglewood Library0.0
Joondalup Library0.0
Kalamunda Library0.0
Karrinyup Public Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Midland Public Library0.0
Mills Park Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Murdoch TAFE Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Reid Library0.0
Richmond Primary School Library0.0
Riverton Library0.0
Ruth Faulkner Library0.0
Scarborough Library0.0
School library0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
Subiaco Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Thornlie Library0.0
Tiny Library0.0
Vincent Library0.0
Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre0.0
Willagee Library0.0
Willetton Library0.0
Woodvale public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Middle Swan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Canning Vale Sunday Markets
Farmer's Market on Manning
Food Hall
Freo Farmers' Market
Gosnells Railway Markets
Kalamunda Artisan Market
Malaga Markets
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Morley Markets
Subi Farmers Market
Subi Farmers Market

Restaurants in Middle Swan

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oakover
Oakover Grounds

Cafes in Middle Swan

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mondo Nougat
Taylors In The Valley

Breweries in Middle Swan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bailey Brewing co.
Bright Tank Brewery
Bright Tank Brewery
Feral Brewing Company
Homestead Brewery
Swan Valley Brewery
Txoko Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Middle Swan

TeamLeagueDivision
Belmont Park Racecourse
Gloucester Park
HBF Park
Perth Stadium
RAC Arena
WACA Ground
Western Australian Athletics Stadium

Airports Near Middle Swan

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce—Medium Airport
Beermullah Airstrip—Small Airport
Bindoon Hill Airstrip—Small Airport
Chittering Airstrip—Small Airport
Dale River Airport—Small Airport
Greenside Airstrip—Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport—Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip—Small Airport
Murray Field—Small Airport
Northam Airport—Small Airport
Pinjarra North Airstrip—Small Airport
RAAF Gingin—Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Middle Swan

50 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Akasha Wellness Clinic
Australian Clinicallabs
Be Mindful Nutrition
Bentley Child Health Centre
boss
Bramis
Cancer Council Shop
Cannington Medical Centre
Capacity Health
Carlisle Medical Centre
Craig Boulton Podiatry
Derbal Yerrigan Health Service
Enhance Psychology WA
Fitzgerald Medical Practice
Floreat Medical
Genisis Care
Heart Foundation
Hollywood Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic - Fenwick Day Unit
Hollywood Specialist Centre
Horizons physiotherapy
Intensive Care Unit
Leeming Medical Centre
Maternity Clinic King Edward
National 360
Northbridge Medical Centre
Ocean Village Medical Centre
Our Place
Perth Eye Hospital
Perth Laser Vision
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Rejuva Cosmetic Clinic
Reynolds Rd Medical Centre
Scalp Micropigmentation WA
Sexual Health Quarters
SILK Laser Clinics Garden City
SILK Laser Clinics Innaloo
Sleep WA
Southern Clinic
Specialist Sportscare W.A.
St John Urgent Care
State Major Trauma Unit
The Walk-in GP
Up! Chiropractic
Wembley Family Medical Practice
Wembley Medical Centre
Youth Lab Claremont

Churches & Religious Organizations in Middle Swan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dreambuilders

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Swan

What is the population of Middle Swan?

Middle Swan has a population of 2,841 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 575 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Middle Swan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,646, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,600 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Middle Swan?

Middle Swan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in Middle Swan?

The unemployment rate in Middle Swan is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $436. There are 270 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Middle Swan?

The median home value in Middle Swan is $174,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $873. The homeownership rate is 70.4%.

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