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Upper Swan WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Upper Swan, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Upper Swan WA is 549 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Swan is $659 per week ($34,268 per year). Median rent in Upper Swan is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Upper Swan has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Swan has a population density of 27.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Upper Swan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Swan is $1,885.

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Upper Swan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Upper Swan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$659/wk

$34,268 per year

#6165 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,885/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Upper Swan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (273) Female 50.1% (274)

Population Density

27.0

people per km²

549 people · 20.4 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,819

Family income/wk

Upper Swan Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Upper Swan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.5% 101 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.5% 81 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Upper Swan Country of Birth

Australia

90.5%

England

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Upper Swan Religion

No Religion

50.8%

Catholic

21.6%

Anglican

14.5%

Not stated

4.8%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Pentecostal

1.9%

Baptist

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Swan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Upper Swan Employment

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Employed full-time

34.3% 154 people

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Employed part-time

20.5% 92 people

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Unemployed

4.7% 21 people

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Not in labour force

40.5% 182 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Upper Swan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.5%

Bachelor Degree

15.7%

Postgraduate Degree

7.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Upper Swan Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.3%

Professionals

24.5%

Managers

13.2%

Community & Personal Service

11.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.7%

Labourers

4.4%

Sales Workers

3.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Upper Swan Field of Study

Engineering

26.6%

Society & Culture

15.4%

Education

13.3%

Management & Commerce

10.5%

Health

9.1%

Architecture & Building

8.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.3%

Agriculture & Environment

4.2%

Creative Arts

4.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Upper Swan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Swan Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.2%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Swan Marital Status

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Married

52.8% 247

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Separated

3.8% 18

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Divorced

10.3% 48

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Widowed

4.7% 22

👤

Never married

28.4% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Swan Ancestry

English

37.8%

Australian

28.6%

Scottish

7.8%

Irish

6.6%

Other

4.0%

Italian

3.9%

Croatian

2.9%

Dutch

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

German

1.7%

Maori

1.3%

New Zealander

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Swan School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Primary — Government

29.5%

Vocational Education

12.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.0%

Secondary — Catholic

6.4%

Pre-school

5.1%

Primary — Catholic

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Upper Swan Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.6% 37

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No need for assistance

96.4% 994

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Upper Swan Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.4% 70

—

Not a volunteer

84.6% 385

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Swan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.2%

$600-$799/mo

8.2%

$800-$999/mo

6.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Upper Swan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.1%

Did not go to work

11.6%

Truck

5.6%

Walked only

3.9%

Car (passenger)

2.6%

Bus

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Upper Swan Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.0%

1 vehicle

17.8%

2 vehicles

36.1%

3 vehicles

21.8%

4+ vehicles

22.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Upper Swan Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

2.0%

3 bedrooms

41.2%

4 bedrooms

44.6%

5 bedrooms

8.3%

6+ bedrooms

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Upper Swan Population Mobility

8.3%

moved in the last year

23.9%

moved in the last 5 years

6.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Swan Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,037

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Swan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Upper Swan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

4.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Swan Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.0%

Couple — children under 15

27.4%

Couple — no children under 15

22.4%

One parent — children under 15

7.2%

One parent — no children under 15

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Swan Military Service

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Previously served

5.3% 24

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Never served

94.7% 432

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Upper Swan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 70

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Did not provide

84.7% 388

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Swan Children Ever Born

No children

31.0%

1 child

8.8%

2 children

25.0%

3 children

28.2%

4 children

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Upper Swan When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Upper Swan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

23.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Upper Swan Household Size

1 person

24.8%

2 persons

43.2%

3 persons

12.6%

4 persons

9.2%

5 persons

5.8%

6+ persons

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Swan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

474

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Upper Swan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.3%

Step family — no other children

15.0%

Step family — other children present

6.7%

Blended family — no other children

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Swan Schools

schools nearby

government

1008

avg ICSEA score

398

total students

Upper Swan Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 398 students

1008

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Upper Swan Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,482/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Upper Swan

Your weekly income

≈ $6,422/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,182/wk

Rent share 20.2%

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Upper Swan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Bandya

Pop: 275 Income: $2,241/wk Rent: $65/wk

Springfield (WA)

Pop: 276 Income: $739/wk Rent: $250/wk

King River

Pop: 278 Income: $690/wk Rent: $273/wk

Anketell

Pop: 280 Income: $772/wk Rent: $399/wk

Condingup

Pop: 280 Income: $870/wk Rent: $150/wk

Reinscourt

Pop: 280 Income: $847/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Swan

What is the population of Upper Swan WA?

The population of Upper Swan WA is 549 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 27.0 people per km².Upper Swan is ranked #4,882 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Upper Swan?

The median personal income in Upper Swan WA is $659 per week, or $34,268 per year.The median household income is $1,482 per week.Family income is $1,819 per week.Upper Swan is ranked #6,165 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Upper Swan?

Median rent in Upper Swan WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Upper Swan ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Swan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Swan WA is $1,885. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Swan?

The median age in Upper Swan WA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Swan a good suburb to live in?

Upper Swan is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 549.The median income is $659/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51482. All dollar figures in AUD.