WA6069· Pop. 46,350Swan

UPPER SWAN

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

60

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

5.7%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

9.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

AI insights for UPPER SWAN

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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UPPER SWAN shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$740/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.44%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

67 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

UPPER SWAN is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Strong rental yield of 5.7%
  • High annual growth of 9.5% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,043/wk

$88k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.3%

77.8% owner-occupier

Median age

33.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.4%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

63%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

33.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

560 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.8%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

24.3 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

18 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

75 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

24.3 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,392/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6069

🏫9 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚3 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

St Helena's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1039

Aveley Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1025

Upper Swan Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1008

Aveley North Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1003

Anne Hamersley Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 980

Malvern Springs Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 972

Ellen Stirling Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 972

Ellenbrook Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 964

Arbor Grove Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 954

🎓Secondary (2)

Aveley Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 980

Ellenbrook Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 968

📚Combined (3)

Swan Valley Anglican Community School

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1055

Ellenbrook Christian College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1050

Holy Cross College

Catholic · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1040

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
67/ 100

9.9 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
1001ICSEA · national avg 1000

14 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
77/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 21 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

30

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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