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Middle Swan, WA 6056
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$815,000
market range $775K-$900K
Median Unit
$545,000
market range $450K-$925K
Gross Yield (houses)
4.4%
1yr Growth (houses)
+22.6%
market range +12.5% to +25.0%
Investment snapshot for Middle Swan
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Middle Swan market and investor summary
In Middle Swan, WA 6056, the median house sells for around $815K, on a gross rental yield of 4.4% for houses. House prices have moved +22.6% over the past year. At 1.0% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.4% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.0% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Apartment stock is taking longer than usual to clear, a sign of softer demand at the unit end of the market.
Living in Middle Swan: people, income and schools
About 2,852 people live in Middle Swan, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 12% over five years. At a median age of 39, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 66% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $68,000 a year (about $1,320 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 11.9 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 12% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 24 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Middle Swan sits about 18 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 24 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 2,852
- +12% over 5yr
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $68,000/yr
- Households renting
- 29%
- Family households
- 66%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 24
- avg ICSEA 1059
- Unemployment
- 5.7%
- Distance to CBD
- 18 km
- Walk score
- 24/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Middle Swan
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What should I check before investing in Middle Swan?
Middle Swan has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 6.4%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +22.6% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Middle Swan?
The median property price in Middle Swan, WA 6056 is $815K for houses and $545K for units.
What rental yield does Middle Swan show?
The gross rental yield in Middle Swan is 4.4% for houses and 6.4% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Middle Swan?
House prices in Middle Swan are up 22.6% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Middle Swan?
The current vacancy rate in Middle Swan is 1.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Middle Swan?
Middle Swan has a population of approximately 2,852 residents, with a median age of 39.
What schools are near Middle Swan?
There are 24 schools within roughly 5km of Middle Swan. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Middle Swan affordable to buy in?
A median house in Middle Swan costs about 11.9 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Middle Swan's population growing?
The population of Middle Swan has grown about 12% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Middle Swan from the CBD?
Middle Swan is about 18 km from the CBD.
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