Middle Swan
WA 6056 · Swan
2,852 (2021) → 3,196 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Middle Swan is a moderate growth suburb in Swan, WA 6056, about 18km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Middle Swan are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 51/100, and is about 25km inland. Middle Swan has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6056 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Philippines (4.8%), England (4.35%), India (4.35%), New Zealand (3.89%), Italy (1.4%)
Top languages: Italian (2.24%), Tagalog (2.21%), Malayalam (2.17%), Filipino (1.54%), Punjabi (1.44%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 998 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Swan Christian CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1059
- St Brigid's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1030
- La Salle CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1028
- Moorditj Noongar Community CollegePrimary · GovernmentICSEA 678
- Swan Christian College - Junior School CampusPrimary · Independent
- Alta-1 College - Middle Swan campusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Middle Swan Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 942
- Midvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 912
- Herne Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 983
- Caversham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1035
- Helena River Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 1037
- School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement - Midland Learning AcademySecondary · Government · 3.7km
- Swan View Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 919
- Youth Futures Community School (Midland)Secondary · Independent · 3.9km
- Swan View Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 904
- Indie School Western AustraliaSecondary · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 942
- Woodbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1012
- Governor Stirling Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 961
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Middle Swan
Is Middle Swan safe?
Middle Swan has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Middle Swan from Perth CBD?
Middle Swan is about 18.2 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 66 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Middle Swan?
Middle Swan has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 949 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Middle Swan?
Middle Swan has a transport score of 51/100 and 48 bus stops.