Swan View
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Swan View, WA 6056.
About Swan View
Welcome to Swan View
Swan View sits at the foot of the Darling Scarp, about 25 kilometres east of Perth's CBD, where the suburban sprawl of the Swan Valley gives way to bushland and hills. It's a suburb defined by its edge-of-the-escarpment setting, with the tree-covered slopes of John Forrest National Park forming a natural backdrop to everyday life.
Bordered by View, Greenmount, Darlington, Jane Brook and Midvale, Swan View has long appealed to buyers wanting space, greenery and a slower pace without giving up a manageable commute to the city. With a population of 7,889 and a median age of 44, it's a suburb of established households and long-term locals rather than a transient rental market, and that settled character shows up in everything from the housing stock to the community feel.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Swan View tends to revolve around the outdoors rather than a bustling café strip. The proximity to John Forrest National Park means walking trails, waterfalls and picnic spots are practically on the doorstep, and many residents are drawn here specifically for that bush setting. For dining and socialising, locals often head into the Swan Valley proper or nearby Midvale, where a broader mix of cafés, produce and wineries fills in the gaps, while Swan View itself keeps things low-key and neighbourhood-focused.
Shopping
Everyday shopping needs are covered locally, with Swan View's small commercial strip handling the basics, while more substantial retail — supermarkets, specialty stores and larger shopping centres — is a short drive away in Midvale and the greater Midland area. Midland's town centre, one of the eastern suburbs' key retail and commercial hubs, is close enough to make bigger shopping trips easy without needing to head all the way into Perth.
Getting around
Swan View benefits from being one of the last stops before the Darling Scarp climbs away from the Perth basin, with the Swan View train station on the Midland line giving residents a direct rail link into Perth's CBD. Great Eastern Highway and Great Northern Highway both run within easy reach, making car travel straightforward for those commuting further afield or heading up into the Perth Hills. It's a suburb that works well for people who want a foothills lifestyle but still need reliable access to the city.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Swan View Primary School and Swan View Senior High School both serving the area and giving parents the option of a full public schooling pathway without leaving the suburb. The surrounding pocket of Greenmount, Darlington and Jane Brook adds further options nearby, and the general feel of the area — quiet streets, larger blocks, bush backdrop — tends to suit families looking for room to move.
Housing & architecture
The current listing mix in Swan View is overwhelmingly houses, at 92%, with apartments and units, land and townhouses each making up just 3% of the market. This reflects the suburb's character as a low-density, house-and-land area rather than one geared towards unit development. Blocks tend to be generous, in keeping with the hills-fringe setting, and buyers will find everything from older established homes to more recent builds taking advantage of the sloping, treed terrain.
The property market
Swan View's median house price currently sits at $875,000, following a strong run of growth of 17.4% recently — a sign of the broader demand that's flowed into Perth's eastern and hills-fringe suburbs. Median rent is $750 a week, giving investors a reasonable yield alongside that capital growth. With such a heavily house-dominated market and a stable, older-skewing population, Swan View tends to attract owner-occupiers and long-term investors more than speculative buyers, and the recent price movement suggests the suburb's bush-and-space appeal is being increasingly recognised.
Market snapshot
Swan View property market
Median sale price
$875k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$750
per week
Gross rental yield
4.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$700k
Median
$875k
Premium
$1.64m
Days on market
12
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
65
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +16.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Swan View by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Swan View, WA 6056.
Population
7,889
residents (2021)
Median age
44
years
Household income
$1,403
median, per week
Median rent
$320
per week
Median mortgage
$1,647
per month
Mortgage / income
27%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Swan View
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Swan View
$995k
17 Chartwell Way
Sold ~July 2026
$659k
15 Lister Street
Sold ~July 2026
$775k
22 Fairfax Road
Sold ~July 2026
$780k
13 The Elbow
Sold ~July 2026
$1.70m
4 Vineyard Row
Sold ~July 2026
$990k
22 Bladon Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.85m
42 Beresford Gardens
Sold ~July 2026
$600k
5 Gladstone Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Swan View suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Swan View?
The median house price in Swan View, WA is $875k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 17.4%.
How much is rent in Swan View?
The median weekly rent in Swan View is around $750 per week.
Is Swan View a good place to live?
Swan View is an eastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Swan View is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 7,889 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Swan View?
Swan View has a population of 7,889 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 44.
What schools are in Swan View?
There are 2 schools in or near Swan View, including Swan View Primary School and Swan View Senior High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Swan View?
Properties in Swan View take around 12 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Swan View?
Entry-level properties in Swan View start around $700k, while premium homes reach $1.64m.
What suburbs are near Swan View?
Suburbs near Swan View include View, Greenmount, Darlington, Jane Brook and Midvale.
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