West Swan, WA 6055 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

West Swan is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6055, home to 786 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mundaring local government area and roughly 17 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population786
Median age42
Area7 km²
To CBD17 km
LGASwan

Demographics

Population
786
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$1,488 /week
Median personal income
$707 /week
Median family income
$1,833 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Swan
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Swan
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,600
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Motivation Education And Career School Other · Independent
  • Emmaus Catholic Primary School Primary · Independent
  • Dayton Primary School Primary · Government
  • Caversham Primary School Primary · Government
  • Maarakool Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 24 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Arthur St After Harrow St bus · 829 m
  • Arthur St Before Harrow St bus · 832 m
  • West Swan Rd After George St bus · 851 m
  • West Swan Rd Before Harrow St bus · 879 m
  • West Swan Rd After Harrow St bus · 892 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 1 supermarket
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 9.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 44.6% of the 249 resolvable premises in West Swan. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 44.6%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 18.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 32.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 22,223 across the Midland District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6,905 theft, 6,006 violent offences, 2,591 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Midland District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of West Swan?

West Swan (WA 6055) had 786 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Swan local government area.

What is the median rent in West Swan?

The median advertised rent in West Swan is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in West Swan?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Swan covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Motivation Education And Career School (0.4 km), Emmaus Catholic Primary School (1 km), Dayton Primary School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in West Swan?

West Swan is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (44.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is West Swan?

Across the surrounding area, 22,223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,905), violent (6,006), property damage (2,591). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in West Swan?

In West Swan, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (9.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in West Swan?

24 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Swan centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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