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City of Swan

This article is about the Australian LGA. For other cities, see Swan (disambiguation).

The City of Swan is a local government area of Western Australia, in the eastern metropolitan region of Perth. It is named after the Swan River which traverses most of the City's urban area.

City of Swan
Western Australia
The City of Swan within the Perth Metropolitan Area
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Population152,974 (LGA 2021)[1]
Established1970
Area1,042 km2 (402.3 sq mi)
MayorTanya Richardson[2]
Council seatMidland
RegionEastern Metropolitan Perth, Swan Valley
State electorate(s)Bassendean, Midland, Swan Hills, West Swan, Mirrabooka
Federal division(s)Swan, Cowan, Durack, Hasluck, Pearce
WebsiteCity of Swan
LGAs around City of Swan:
Wanneroo Chittering Toodyay
Wanneroo City of Swan Mundaring
Stirling Bayswater
Bassendean		 Kalamunda

Swan is centred approximately 20 km north-east of the Perth central business district. It covers 42 suburbs and localities across an area of 1,042 km2, making it the largest metropolitan LGA by area. It had an estimated population of 155,653 in 2020.[3]

The historic, administrative, commercial and industrial centre of Swan is Midland, a satellite city and strategic metropolitan centre of Perth. Other key areas of the City include the historic colonial town of Guildford, the Swan Valley tourism and winery region and the new town of Ellenbrook.

History

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The City of Swan is the modern-day descendant of the Swan Road District, founded in 1871. The current organisation was created on 20 February 1970 as the Shire of Swan, after the forced amalgamation of the Shire of Swan-Guildford and the Town of Midland.

The Shire gained 'City' status on 25 April 2000.[4]

On 1 July 2016 the portion of Noranda north of Widgee Road was transferred to the City of Bayswater.[5]

Wards

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The City of Swan is divided into 5 wards, most of which have three Councillors:[6]

  • Altone Ward (3 Councillors)
  • Midland/Guildford Ward (3 Councillors)
  • Pearce Ward (4 Councillors)
  • Swan Valley/Gidgegannup Ward (2 Councillors)
  • Whiteman Ward (3 Councillors)

Councillors

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The Following table shows the Council of the City of Swan as of July 2022:[7]
Councillor Ward Term Expiry Notes
Haeden Miles Whiteman 2023
Aaron Bowman Pearce 2025
Amanda Dorn Altone 2027
Jagdip Singh Altone 2025
Cate McCullough Pearce 2023
Charlie Zannino Swan Valley/Gidgegannup 2025
Dave Knight Whiteman 2025
Ian Johnson Midland/Guildford 2027 Deputy Mayor
Evia Aringo Pearce 2027
Jennifer Catalano Altone 2025
Patty Jones Pearce 2025
Rashelle Predovnik Midland/Guildford 2027
Rod Henderson Swan Valley/Gidgegannup 2027
Sarah Howlett Midland/Guildford 2025
Tanya Richardson Pearce 2027 Mayor

Suburbs

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The suburbs of the City of Swan with population and size figures based on the most recent Australian census:[8][9]

Suburb Population Area Map
Aveley 13,998 (SAL 2021)[10] 6.1 km2 (2.4 sq mi)  
Avon Valley National Park ‡ 5 (SAL 2021)[11] 75 km2 (29 sq mi)  
Ballajura 18,459 (SAL 2021)[12] 8.9 km2 (3.4 sq mi)  
Baskerville 302 (SAL 2021)[13] 7.7 km2 (3.0 sq mi)  
Beechboro 9,112 (SAL 2021)[14] 4.9 km2 (1.9 sq mi)  
Belhus 264 (SAL 2021)[15] 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi)  
Bellevue 1,514 (SAL 2021)[16] 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi)  
Bennett Springs 5,929 (SAL 2021)[17] 4.4 km2 (1.7 sq mi)  
Brabham 8,665 (SAL 2021)[18] 6.5 km2 (2.5 sq mi)  
Brigadoon 1,025 (SAL 2021)[19] 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi)  
Bullsbrook 5,605 (SAL 2021)[20] 253.8 km2 (98.0 sq mi)  
Bushmead 677 (SAL 2021)[21] 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi)  
Caversham 7,419 (SAL 2021)[22] 11.6 km2 (4.5 sq mi)  
Cullacabardee 45 (SAL 2021)[23] 14.8 km2 (5.7 sq mi)  
Dayton 5,507 (SAL 2021)[24] 2.8 km2 (1.1 sq mi)  
Ellenbrook 24,668 (SAL 2021)[25] 13.1 km2 (5.1 sq mi)  
Gidgegannup 2,818 (SAL 2021)[26] 303.7 km2 (117.3 sq mi)  
Guildford 2,040 (SAL 2021)[27] 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi)  
Hazelmere 935 (SAL 2021)[28] 7.3 km2 (2.8 sq mi)  
Henley Brook 2,500 (SAL 2021)[29] 7.3 km2 (2.8 sq mi)  
Herne Hill 1,542 (SAL 2021)[30] 17.1 km2 (6.6 sq mi)  
Jane Brook 3,670 (SAL 2021)[31] 5.3 km2 (2.0 sq mi)  
Kiara 1,776 (SAL 2021)[32] 1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi)  
Koongamia 985 (SAL 2021)[33] 0.6 km2 (0.23 sq mi)  
Lexia 30 (SAL 2021)[34] 25.8 km2 (10.0 sq mi)  
Lockridge 3,322 (SAL 2021)[35] 1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi)  
Malaga 25 (SAL 2021)[36] 6.6 km2 (2.5 sq mi)  
Melaleuca 0 (SAL 2016)[37][38] 78.8 km2 (30.4 sq mi)  
Middle Swan 2,852 (SAL 2021)[39] 12.8 km2 (4.9 sq mi)  
Midland 6,335 (SAL 2021)[40] 4.4 km2 (1.7 sq mi)  
Midvale 2,283 (SAL 2021)[41] 2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi)  
Millendon 490 (SAL 2021)[42] 6.9 km2 (2.7 sq mi)  
Perth Airport * 25 (SAL 2021)[43] 19.2 km2 (7.4 sq mi)  
Red Hill 85 (SAL 2021)[44] 15.7 km2 (6.1 sq mi)  
South Guildford 3,781 (SAL 2021)[45] 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi)  
Stratton 3,267 (SAL 2021)[46] 2.3 km2 (0.89 sq mi)  
Swan View 7,889 (SAL 2021)[47] 7.5 km2 (2.9 sq mi)  
The Vines 5,848 (SAL 2021)[48] 6.6 km2 (2.5 sq mi)  
Upper Swan 549 (SAL 2021)[49] 19.8 km2 (7.6 sq mi)  
Viveash 1,280 (SAL 2021)[50] 2.1 km2 (0.81 sq mi)  
Walyunga National Park ‡ 0 (SAL 2021)[51] 18 km2 (6.9 sq mi)  
West Swan 786 (SAL 2021)[52] 6.6 km2 (2.5 sq mi)  
Whiteman 10 (SAL 2021)[53] 27.7 km2 (10.7 sq mi)  
Woodbridge 1,207 (SAL 2021)[54] 1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi)  
  • ( * indicates suburb partially located within City)
  • ( ‡ indicates boundaries of national park and locality are not identical)

Population

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Original Council Chambers in Guildford

Population of antecedent councils

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Year Total Swan Guildford Midland
1911 6,982 1,829 1,669 3,484
1921 9,188 2,375 1,876 4,937
1933 10,948 3,501 2,039 5,408
1947 13,446 5,047 2,217 6,182
1954 17,996 7,366 2,134 8,496
1961 18,653 9,397 9,256
1966 19,135 9,800 9,335

Population of the unified City of Swan

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1911 6,982—    
1921 9,188 31.6%
1933 10,948 19.2%
1947 13,446 22.8%
1954 17,996 33.8%
1961 18,653 3.7%
1966 19,135 2.6%
1971 25,682 34.2%
1976 26,932 4.9%
YearPop.±%
1981 31,859 18.3%
1986 37,383 17.3%
1991 52,968 41.7%
1996 68,795 29.9%
2001 82,126 19.4%
2006 93,279 13.6%
2011 108,461 16.3%
2016 133,851 23.4%
2021 152,974 14.3%

Demographics

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32.7% of the City of Swan population was born overseas, compared with 36.1% for Greater Perth.[55]

The largest non-English speaking country of birth in the City of Swan was India, where 3.1% of the population, or 4,163 people, were born.[55]

Heritage-listed places

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Main article: List of State Register of Heritage Places in the City of Swan

As of 2024, 676 places are heritage-listed in the City of Swan,[56] of which 317 are on the State Register of Heritage Places, among them the Garrick Theatre, Guildford Grammar School Chapel and the Midland Railway Workshops.[57]

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Swan (Local Government Area)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  2. ^ "2023 Ordinary Election - Swan". www.elections.wa.gov.au. Western Australian Electoral Commission. 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Population forecasts | City of Swan | forecast.id". forecast.id.com.au. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Municipality Boundary Amendments Register" (PDF). Western Australian Electoral Distribution Commission. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  5. ^ Pascual Juanola, Marta (31 March 2016). "Noranda joins Baysy". The Perth Voice. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  6. ^ Ward Map, City of Swan, 21 October 2017 (accessed 17 April 2018)
  7. ^ City of Swan - https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Your-Council/Council/Meet-your-Councillors
  8. ^ "SLIP Map". maps.slip.wa.gov.au. Landgate. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  9. ^ "NationalMap". nationalmap.gov.au. Geoscience Australia. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
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  11. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Avon Valley National Park (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  12. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Ballajura (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  13. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Baskerville (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  14. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Beechboro (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  15. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Belhus (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  16. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bellevue (WA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  17. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bennett Springs (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  18. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Brabham (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  19. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Brigadoon (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  20. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bullsbrook (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  21. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bushmead (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  22. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Caversham (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  23. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cullacabardee (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  24. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Dayton (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  25. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Ellenbrook (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  26. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Gidgegannup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  27. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Guildford (WA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  28. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Hazelmere (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  29. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Henley Brook (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  30. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Herne Hill (WA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  31. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Jane Brook (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  32. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kiara (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  33. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Koongamia (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  34. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lexia (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  35. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lockridge (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  36. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Malaga (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  37. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Melaleuca (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016.  
  38. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Melaleuca (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  39. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Middle Swan (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  40. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Midland (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  41. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Midvale (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  42. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Millendon (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  43. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Perth Airport (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  44. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Red Hill (WA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  45. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "South Guildford (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  46. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Stratton (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  47. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Swan View (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  48. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "The Vines (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  49. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Upper Swan (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  50. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Viveash (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  51. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Walyunga National Park (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  52. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "West Swan (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  53. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Whiteman (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  54. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Woodbridge (WA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  55. ^ a b "Birthplace | City of Swan | Community profile". profile.id.com.au. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  56. ^ "City of Swan Park Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  57. ^ "City of Swan State Register of Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
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