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Upper Swan, WA 6069
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$835,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$840,000
Gross Yield (units)
2.2%
1yr Growth (houses)
+20.0%
market range +5.0% to +27.5%
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Upper Swan market and investor summary
Upper Swan sits in WA, postcode 6069. House prices have moved +20.0% over the past year. At 7.2% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
Demand is softer at 7.2% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in Upper Swan: people, income and schools
About 549 people live in Upper Swan, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 19% over five years. The median age is 52, an older, established demographic, and 88% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
Households here earn a median of about $77,000 a year, or roughly $1,480 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index).
There are 6 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 26 km from the CBD. Getting around leans on public transport or a car; the suburb scores 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 549
- +19% over 5yr
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $77,000/yr
- Households renting
- 10%
- Family households
- 74%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 6
- avg ICSEA 995
- Unemployment
- 3.9%
- Distance to CBD
- 26 km
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
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What should I check before investing in Upper Swan?
Upper Swan has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +20.0% 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 Upper Swan?
The median property price in Upper Swan, WA 6069 is $840K for units.
What rental yield does Upper Swan show?
The gross rental yield in Upper Swan is 2.2% 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 Upper Swan?
House prices in Upper Swan are up 20.0% 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 Upper Swan?
The current vacancy rate in Upper Swan is 7.2%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Upper Swan?
Upper Swan has a population of approximately 549 residents, with a median age of 52.
What schools are near Upper Swan?
There are 6 schools within roughly 5km of Upper Swan. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Upper Swan's population growing?
The population of Upper Swan has grown about 19% 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 Upper Swan from the CBD?
Upper Swan is about 26 km from the CBD.
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