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Swanbourne

WA 6010 • Greater Perth

4,592
Population (2021)
$70,824
Median Income
5.25 km²
Area
$470/wk
Median Rent
BeachsideAffluentPrestigeFamily-FriendlyEstablished

About Swanbourne

Swanbourne is an affluent beachside suburb in Perth's inner western corridor, located within the Town of Claremont approximately 10 kilometres from the Perth CBD. Home to around 4,600 residents with a median age of 38, the suburb commands one of the highest household incomes in Western Australia, with a median of approximately ,400 per week reflecting its prestige status. It is characterised by generous family homes, tree-lined streets, and proximity to the Indian Ocean coastline across just over five square kilometres.

Swanbourne Beach is the suburb's defining feature — a popular surf and swimming spot also known for its clothing-optional northern section — complemented by Lake Claremont, coastal walking trails, and the broader Cottesloe beach reserve. The suburb is home to Campbell Barracks, base of the SAS Regiment, lending a distinct character to the area. Excellent private schools, easy access to Claremont's vibrant shopping and café precinct, and strong road and rail connections to Fremantle and the CBD make Swanbourne a highly coveted address for families, executives, and professionals.

Swanbourne falls under postcode 6010 and is governed by Claremont Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cottesloe electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6010
Urban Area
Perth - West
LGA / Council
Claremont
Federal Electorate
Curtin
State Electorate
Cottesloe
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.97°, 115.77°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
5.25 km²
Elevation
32m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$470
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,504
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.8%

12 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,059
Census 2021
4,592
▲ 13.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$56,316
Income 2021
$70,824
▲ 25.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,333
Born Overseas 1,115

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 359
  • 2. South Africa 132
  • 3. New Zealand 65
  • 4. United States 52
  • 5. China 42
  • 6. Ireland 42
  • 7. Scotland 37
  • 8. Germany 26
  • 9. Singapore 25
  • 10. Netherlands 24

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,226
Australian 1,672
Scottish 626
Irish 610
German 190
Italian 159
Chinese 135
Dutch 113
South African 83
Greek 54

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,323
Both parents born in Australia
1,265
Both parents born overseas
860
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.6%
Christianity
44.9%
Judaism
0.8%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.4%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
252 (5.5%)
5-14 years
753 (16.4%)
15-19 years
405 (8.8%)
20-24 years
235 (5.1%)
25-34 years
456 (9.9%)
35-44 years
508 (11.1%)
45-54 years
668 (14.5%)
55-64 years
537 (11.7%)
65-74 years
437 (9.5%)
75-84 years
233 (5.1%)
85+ years
108 (2.4%)

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