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Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Swan, WA

40 suburbs in Swan council area · Part of Greater Perth · Population ~187,090 · 51,418 dwellings · 1,043 km²

Swan Council Average R-Score 80 / 100 — top suburb in Swan scores 99/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Swan99

Highest R-Score out of 40 suburbs in Swan

Swan council average80

Across 34 scored suburbs in Swan

Suburb medians in Swan range from $340,000 to $2,950,000.

3-year population movement: +14%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 4.3% of stock (~2,374 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $4.0B. Key employment sectors: Retail Trade (11%), Construction (10%), Manufacturing (10%), Health Care and Social Assistance (9%).

Typical suburb median price$980,000

Across 40 suburbs in Swan (Sept 2026) · ~70 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.4%

Median asking rent ~$800/wk · Vacancy 1.8%.

Top suburb R-Score in Swan99/100

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Swan (WA) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Swan

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Swan (Western Australia).

Is Swan (WA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Swan (Western Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 80/100 across 40 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 99/100. Across Swan, the typical suburb median price is $980,000, median weekly rent is $800/wk, gross rental yield is 4.4%, and vacancy sits at 1.8%.

Which suburbs in Swan have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Swan (WA) are Guildford (99/100, median $1,020,000), Upper Swan (98/100, median $875,000), Brabham (96/100, median $875,000), Bullsbrook (96/100, median $900,000), Henley Brook (96/100, median $930,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Swan?

Across Swan (WA), the median suburb property price is $980,000, median asking rent is $800/wk, and median gross yield is 4.4%, with homes averaging 70 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Swan include Viveash (6.2%), Koongamia (6%), Brabham (4.9%).

What are the demographics and size of the Swan council area?

Swan is a Local Government Area in Western Australia (part of Greater Perth) with an ABS estimated resident population of 187,090, approximately 51,418 dwellings, covering 1,043 sq km.

What are the best streets in Swan (WA)?

Every street across all 40 suburbs in Swan is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.