Middle Swan - Herne Hill

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DemographicsPopulation Growth in Middle Swan - Herne Hill

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Middle Swan - Herne Hill has an estimated 6,590 residents, up from 5,678 at the 2021 Census — a change of 912 people, or 16.1%. Growth has averaged 2.7% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. 259 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 49.3% of that increase. That puts 205 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.

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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Middle Swan - Herne Hill supports roughly 6,590 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 912 people (16.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 5,678 people. The updated figure combines the ABS estimated resident population of 6,580 as of June 2025 with 259 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With a density of 205 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial living space alongside capacity for ongoing expansion. Surpassing both the Western Australian baseline and the national average (9.5%), the area's 16.1% post-2021 census expansion highlights it as an outperforming growth hub.

Inbound overseas migration served as the foremost catalyst, generating roughly 49.3% of total population additions in recent periods, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and interstate arrivals. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (2024 release, 2022 base year) are incorporated for SA2 localities. For unlisted SA2s and post-2032 modeling, calculations apply the age cohort growth metrics published in the ABS Greater Capital Region series (2023 release using 2022 data). Forward-looking estimates place the district above the national median for expansion, with the latest annual ERP numbers pointing to an increase of 944 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 14.2% rise across the 16 years.

Frequently Asked Questions - Population

What is the latest population estimate for the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Total population for the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 was estimated to be approximately 6,590 as at Aug 26. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 6,580 from the ABS up to June 2025.
How has the population in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 changed since 2021?
The middle swan - herne hill sa2 has added approximately 912 people and shown a 16.06% increase from the 5,678 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
What is the population density in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
The population density in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is estimated at 205 persons per square kilometer based on the latest population estimate.
How much has the population grown over the past 10 years in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.6% per annum.
What are the main drivers of population growth in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Population growth in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (49.3%), Interstate migration (46.9%), Natural increase (3.8%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 49.3% of overall population gains.

Residential SupplyHousing Development & Building Approvals in Middle Swan - Herne Hill

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229 new dwellings have been approved in Middle Swan - Herne Hill over the past five years, an average of 45 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.

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Residential planning approvals across Middle Swan - Herne Hill have maintained a pace of roughly 45 dwellings per year, culminating in 229 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because the area absorbed an average of 3.6 new residents per year per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), structural demand continues to outstrip incoming supply, heightening buyer competition and placing upward pressure on values, with new builds averaging an estimated construction cost of $411,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $48.4 million during this financial year, reflecting solid business sector investment.

On a per capita basis, building activity in Middle Swan - Herne Hill reaches approximately 63% of the Greater Perth benchmark, placing it within the 84th percentile of evaluated Australian locations amid a recent acceleration in building works. Approvals remain heavily oriented toward detached dwellings at 96.0%, alongside 4.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the suburb's low-density environment and appealing to buyers seeking larger allotments. With roughly 108 people per approval, the district continues along an active development trajectory. Long-range forecasts derived from AreaSearch's latest quarterly figures project that Middle Swan - Herne Hill will gain 934 residents by 2041. If prevailing construction volumes persist, upcoming residential additions are positioned to satisfy housing requirements smoothly, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially accommodating expansion beyond baseline projections.

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How many dwelling approvals have occurred in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 recently?
Dwelling approval activity in the the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 area has seen 127 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2's current population of 6,590 has been supported by 45 approvals on average over recent years.
How does the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2's development activity compare to the broader region?
The Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 has seen 0.73 approvals per 100 people in recent years, compared to 0.72 approvals in the broader region. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 108 people in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2, compared to one for every 118 in the broader region.
Is the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 keeping up with housing demand?
With the population expected to increase by 934 people by 2041, around 467 new dwellings will be necessary. Recent approval levels appear more than sufficient to meet these forecasts, considering the census average of 2.0 persons per dwelling. This suggests that population growth may exceed trend projections in the coming years, supported by a robust housing supply.
What has been the trend in development approvals over the past five years in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 45, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
How many dwellings will be needed to accommodate future population growth in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
The population in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is expected to grow by 934 people by 2041, necessitating approximately 467 new dwellings. This calculation is based on the current census average of 2.0 persons per dwelling in the area.
How does recent development compare to population growth in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Over the past five years, the population in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 has grown by approximately 1,387 people, while 229 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 6.1 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
Are there opportunities for residential developers in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
With dwelling approval activity running at an average of 45 approvals per year and a population of 6,590, the market appears to be adequately supplied relative to projected housing demand in recent years, suggesting that developers should have a longer-term approach when considering new projects. With the population expected to increase by 934 people by 2041, around 467 new dwellings will be necessary. Recent approval levels appear more than sufficient to meet these forecasts, considering the census average of 2.0 persons per dwelling. This suggests that population growth may exceed trend projections in the coming years, supported by a robust housing supply.
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Project PipelineInfrastructure & Major Projects in Middle Swan - Herne Hill

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AreaSearch tracks 85 current infrastructure and development projects close to Middle Swan - Herne Hill, worth an estimated $15.2 billion. 32 are already under construction and 45 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.

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Local capital investments, major projects, and urban renewal frameworks play a pivotal role in shaping community growth. AreaSearch has monitored 21 significant projects positioned to influence the surrounding region. Prominent developments include the Bushmead Residential Estate, METRONET East - Midland Urban Renewal Precinct, Midland Health Campus Redevelopment (St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals), and The Avenues Midland, with key initiatives outlined below.

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What are some of the major infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 include: Bushmead Residential Estate (Construction); Midland Health Campus Redevelopment (St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals) (Construction); The Avenues Midland (Construction); METRONET East - Midland Urban Renewal Precinct (Construction); and New Junction Precinct (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
What types of infrastructure projects are impacting the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Infrastructure development impacting the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Education & Training, and Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
What is the scale of infrastructure investment impacting the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Infrastructure investment analysis indicates substantial capital deployment exceeding $3.3 billion in projects that will impact the extended area, with a notable concentration of investment within the immediate the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 vicinity.
How does the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2's infrastructure development compare to other areas?
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 23rdth percentile.
Bushmead Residential Estate
Category: Communities
Stage: Construction | Est. Comp: 2027
Source / Links: Link 1   Link 2  

A masterplanned residential estate of 794 lots set amongst 185 hectares of retained native bushland on the former Bushmead Rifle Range site, 16km from Perth CBD. Developed by Cedar Woods Properties, the estate holds 6-Leaf EnviroDevelopment Accreditation and features 6km of walking trails, multiple parks, display villages, and house and land packages including townhomes. North and South precincts are both active, with lots continuing to sell into 2025-2026.

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Brabham Senior High School (planning name)
Category: Education & Training
Stage: Construction | Est. Comp: 2028
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A new $144 million senior high school in Brabham to accommodate around 1000 students from Years 7 to 10, serving Brabham, Dayton, Henley Brook and surrounding suburbs. Construction officially began in July 2026 and is being delivered by PS Structures Pty Ltd, designed by Taylor Robinson Chaney Broderick Architects. Stage 1 will deliver contemporary classrooms, administration and student services, a resource centre, computer science teaching area, hard courts, landscaping and parking, while Stage 2 will add an education support centre for around 45 students, health and physical education facilities, materials technology, and science and food technology spaces.The school is located a five-minute walk from the new METRONET Whiteman Park Station and is intended to ease enrolment pressure on Ellenbrook Secondary College from day one of school in 2028.

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Riverbank Site Adaptive Reuse & Redevelopment Precinct
Category: Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
Stage: Approved | Est. Comp: 2027

The Riverbank Site Adaptive Reuse and Redevelopment Precinct covers the heritage-listed former Riverbank facility at 130 Hamersley Road along the Swan River in Caversham. Masterplanned by the Western Australian Government and the City of Swan, the project repurposes significant heritage buildings for cultural, community, tourist, and hospitality uses integrated with public riverfront open space. Planning frameworks and conservation management plans are finalized.

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The Avenues Midland
Category: Residential Development
Stage: Construction | Est. Comp: 2028
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Masterplanned residential redevelopment opposite Midland Gate Shopping Centre delivering more than 400 apartments and townhouses across multiple stages with landscaped public spaces and mixed residential outcomes. Construction is underway on staged delivery.

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Golden Vines Private Estate
Category: Residential Development
Stage: Construction | Est. Comp: 2027

Golden Vines Private Estate is a multi-stage master-planned residential community comprising 203 residential lots in Dayton within the City of Swan. Positioned in the Swan Valley growth corridor, the estate offers close connectivity to Dayton Primary School, neighborhood parks, and Whiteman Park Station. Civil works and staged residential lot releases are currently progressing toward completion.

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METRONET East - Midland Urban Renewal Precinct
Category: Precincts & Urban Renewal
Stage: Construction | Est. Comp: 2029
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Long-running major urban renewal program centred on the new METRONET Midland Station (opened February 2026), delivering mixed-use residential, commercial, health, education and hospitality outcomes across multiple precincts. Active components include build-to-rent affordable apartment developments near the station, adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Railway Workshops (Workshops 2 and 3 currently offered to developers), grouped housing sites and the Clayton commercial precinct. Over $1.2 billion in combined government and private investment has been injected into the local economy.DevelopmentWA is the lead agency driving ongoing land sales and development approvals.

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Providence Lifestyle Vertical Village
Category: Residential Development
Stage: Planning | Est. Comp: 2027
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Proposed vertical lifestyle village development including a residential park component. Modern aged care and lifestyle facility planned for Lot 811 in the New Junction precinct. The project represents a partnership between Providence Lifestyle Group and the City of Swan.

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Midland Health Campus Redevelopment (St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals)
Category: Health
Stage: Completed | Est. Comp: 2026
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Major reconfiguration of the Midland health precinct with two coordinated works streams. A new five-storey, 123-bed standalone private hospital is under construction on Watertank Way in the historic Midland Workshops precinct, around 300 metres from the existing co-located campus, with eight operating theatres, a critical care unit, day surgery and a cardiac catheter laboratory delivering the eastern corridor's first interventional cardiology service. Building commissioning began in early 2026 and the new hospital is scheduled to open in August 2026.From mid-2026 the WA State Government will assume use of the existing 60 private beds at the current campus, transitioning that facility into a fully public 367-bed hospital serving Perth's east metropolitan and Wheatbelt regions.

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Jobs & IndustryEmployment Trends in Middle Swan - Herne Hill

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3,537 residents of Middle Swan - Herne Hill are employed, from a labour force of 3,747. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 67.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.

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The local labor market in Middle Swan - Herne Hill displays a diversified composition of blue-collar and white-collar roles, underpinned by substantial representation across industrial and manufacturing trades, a jobless rate of 5.6%, and 3.7% in estimated annual employment growth. By March 2026, employed residents reached 3,537, while local unemployment sat 1.4% higher than the Greater Perth figure of 4.2%. Labor force participation was recorded at 67.6%, slightly beneath Greater Perth's 69.9%. Census records showed that only 8.8% of workers performed their duties from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be kept in mind.

The primary employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing exhibits a pronounced local concentration, capturing a workforce proportion 1.6 times above the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.4% of Middle Swan - Herne Hill's working population, compared to 8.2% across Greater Perth. Comparing Census working population counts against resident totals indicates that many inhabitants commute to job centers outside the immediate area. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM figures for the year to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 3.7% alongside a 4.1% rise in the total labor force, shifting the jobless rate upward by 0.3 percentage points. Across Greater Perth, employment climbed 2.0%, the labor pool widened 2.5%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points over the same timeframe. National workforce projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor demand. Benchmarking these five- and ten-year nationwide expectations against the local industry base provides an indicative outlook: against national projected expansions of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, Middle Swan - Herne Hill's industry distribution points to prospective local job growth of 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (calculated as a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration without incorporating localized population forecasts).

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What is the employment situation in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
As of March 2026, the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 has approximately 3,537 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 5.6%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
How does the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2's unemployment rate compare to the broader region?
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 stands at 5.6%, which is 1.4 percentage points above Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
What are the major employment sectors in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
The employment landscape in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (14.7% of employment), construction (10.3%), and retail trade (8.8%). The relatively diverse employment base, with the top three sectors comprising 33.8% of jobs, provides economic resilience. Other significant employers include transport, postal & warehousing and accommodation & food.
How has employment changed recently in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Over the past year to March 2026, the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has rise. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
What is the workforce participation rate in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
The workforce participation rate in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is 67.6%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to the broader region.
Which industries are over-represented in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2's employment market?
The middle swan - herne hill sa2 shows notable specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, which employs 7.5% of the local workforce compared to 4.7% regionally. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector.
What are the employment growth prospects for the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Based on Jobs and Skills Australia projections applied to the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2's industry mix, employment is expected to grow by 6.0% over the next five years and 12.9% over ten years. This compares to national growth expectations of 6.6% over five years. Steady growth is anticipated across multiple sectors, providing diverse employment opportunities.
How does the job market in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 compare nationally?
The middle swan - herne hill sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 0.1% decline, ranking 14.0th out of 37 regions nationally.
What employment opportunities exist for skilled workers in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Skilled workers will find good opportunities in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2, with skilled sectors accounting for 27.1% of employment. Key sectors for skilled workers include health care & social assistance (14.7%), education & training (6.1%), and professional & technical (4.4%). With projected employment growth of 6.0% over five years, demand for skilled workers is expected to remain strong.

EarningsHousehold Income in Middle Swan - Herne Hill

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Median household income in Middle Swan - Herne Hill is $1,502 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $732 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,553 a year against an average of $67,591. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.

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Based on ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 recorded a median income of $55,553 alongside an average of $67,591, closely matching national standards while trailing Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average). Factoring in the 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $61,625 for median earnings and $74,979 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings within the modest 34th to 36th percentile range.

Earnings distribution is centered on the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, comprising 32.4% of residents (2,135 people), consistent with the broader region's 32.0% share. With remaining disposable income sitting at 84.4%, the area ranks at the 37th percentile for housing affordability stress.

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What is the median taxable income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to March 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is approximately $61,625. The official ATO data from FY-23 recorded a median of $55,553.
What is the average taxable income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to March 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is approximately $74,979. The official ATO data from FY-23 recorded an average of $67,591.
How does the median taxable income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 compare to the region?
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to March 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is approximately $61,625 compared to $67,388 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-23 shows $55,553 and $60,748 respectively.
How does the average taxable income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 compare to the region?
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to March 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is approximately $74,979 compared to $89,019 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-23 shows $67,591 and $80,248 respectively.
What are the main income cohorts in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 according to the 2021 Census?
As per the 2021 Census, the income bracket containing the largest proportion (~32.4% / 2,135 persons) of the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2's population is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
How do the main income cohorts in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 compare to the region?
The largest income cohort in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 32.4% of the population. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its population, according to the 2021 Census.
What is the median household income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 according to the 2021 Census?
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is $1,502/wk.
What is the median family income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 according to the 2021 Census?
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is $1,917/wk.
What is the median personal income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 according to the 2021 Census?
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is $732/wk.
How does the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2's income rank nationally?
The Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2's income level is in line with the national averages according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2's median income among taxpayers is $55,553 and the average income stands at $67,591, which compares to figures for Greater Perth's of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $61,625 (median) and $74,979 (average) as of March 2026.
What is the disposable income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
The estimated disposable income in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is $5,496 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
How does the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2's disposable income compare to the region?
The middle swan - herne hill sa2's disposable income is $5,496 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.

Housing StockHousing & Dwellings in Middle Swan - Herne Hill

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Middle Swan - Herne Hill had 2,141 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 2% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.

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Census data reveals that separate houses constitute 85.5% of the dwelling stock in Middle Swan - Herne Hill, while townhouses, flats, and other dwellings account for 14.4%, differing from the Perth metro profile of 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% alternative formats. Outright ownership reached 34.0%, notably higher than metropolitan levels, with the balance comprising mortgaged properties (41.0%) and private rentals (25.0%). Median monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,625 and weekly rental costs were $320, both tracking well below the respective Perth metro figures of $1,907 and $350. On a nationwide comparison, local mortgage costs remain substantially beneath the Australian average of $1,863, with rents also well below the national mark of $375.

Frequently Asked Questions - Housing

What percentage of homes are owned vs rented in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
In the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2, 34.0% of homes are owned outright, 41.0% are owned with a mortgage, and 25.0% are rented.
What percentage of dwellings in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 are houses?
According to the latest data, 85.5% of dwellings in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 are houses.
What percentage of dwellings in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 are apartments or units?
In the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2, 1.5% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 10.0% being semi-detached dwellings.
What is the level of outright home ownership in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Outright home ownership in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 stands at 34.0%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
What is the median monthly mortgage repayment in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is $1,625, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
What is the median weekly rent in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
The median weekly rent in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is $320, compared to $350 in Greater Perth.
What is the distribution of rental prices in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
In the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2, 3.8% of rentals are $0-149/week, 58.8% are $150-349/week, 36.2% are $350-649/week, 1.3% are $650-949/week, and 0.0% are $950+/week.
What is the average monthly housing cost in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is $1,012, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
What percentage of income do residents spend on housing in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
In the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 25.0% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 21.3% of their income on rent.
How crowded are homes in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
How does housing affordability in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 compare to the region?
Housing affordability in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 25.0% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% regionally), while renters spend 21.3% of income on rent (vs 18.8% regionally).
What types of dwellings are most common in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
The dwelling mix in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 consists of 85.5% detached houses, 10.0% semi-detached dwellings, 1.5% apartments, and 2.9% other dwelling types.
What is the weighted average housing cost based on tenure mix in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Based on the area's tenure composition, the weighted average monthly housing cost is approximately $1,013. This accounts for outright owners paying no housing costs, mortgage holders paying $1,625/month, and renters paying $1,386/month.
How affordable is housing in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 relative to local incomes?
Housing in Middle Swan - Herne Hill consumes approximately 15.6% of median household income ($6,504 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
How do proposed developments compare to existing housing types in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Recent development applications in Middle Swan - Herne Hill show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 14% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 86% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. The area shows minimal growth in housing density compared to other Australian locations.

HouseholdsHousehold Composition in Middle Swan - Herne Hill

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Middle Swan - Herne Hill counted 2,141 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,485 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.

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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 70.2%, encompassing couples with children (28.3%), couples without children (25.4%), and single parent households (15.0%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 29.8%, driven by lone person residences at 26.8% and group households at 3.0%. The median household size of 2.5 people sits just under the Greater Perth standard of 2.6.

Frequently Asked Questions - Households

How many households are in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
As of the 2021 Census, the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 had 2,141 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 16.1% to an estimated 2,485 households today.
What is the typical household size?
The median household size in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is 2.5 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
What types of households are most common?
Family households dominate at 70.2% of all households. The remaining households consist of lone person households (26.8%), group households (3.0%), and other household types (0.0%).
How are families structured in the area?
Among the 1,502 family households, 28.3% are couples with children, 25.4% are couples without children at home, and 15.0% are single parent families. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
How does the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 compare to regional household patterns?
Compared to Greater Perth, the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
What is the average family size?
Families in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
What are the marriage patterns in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Marriage patterns reveal 44.3% of the adult population are currently married, while 36.3% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
How significant are single-person households?
Single-person households represent 26.8% of all households in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2, similar to the regional average of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Are shared living arrangements common?
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.0% of households, well below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This low rate suggests limited student or young professional shared accommodation.
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EducationSchools & Education in Middle Swan - Herne Hill

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16.3% of adults in Middle Swan - Herne Hill hold a university qualification, including 11.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 75% of areas nationally. A further 29.0% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,605 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 957 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.

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Attainment levels highlight distinct educational patterns, with the proportion of residents holding university degrees (16.3%) tracking significantly below the 30.4% national benchmark. Bachelor degrees account for the largest tertiary share at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate credentials (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Conversely, vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 39.4% of the population aged 15+ holding practical credentials, including certificates (29.0%) and advanced diplomas (10.4%). General education participation remains solid across the community, with 27.2% of locals actively pursuing studies. This group includes 8.7% enrolled in primary education, 8.3% attending secondary institutions, and 3.5% engaged in tertiary courses.

Frequently Asked Questions - Education

What percentage of people in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 have university qualifications?
16.3% of people aged 15 and over in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in the broader region.
What percentage of people in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 have no formal qualifications?
44.3% of people aged 15 and over in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% regionally.
How does the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2's education level compare to national averages?
The middle swan - herne hill sa2 ranks in the 25th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
What types of qualifications are most common in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
The most common qualifications in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 are: Certificate (29.0%), Bachelor Degree (11.2%), Advanced Diploma (10.4%).
What proportion of the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2's population is currently attending educational institutions?
27.2% of the population in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, with 8.7% in primary school, 8.3% in secondary school, 3.5% at university.
What is the ICSEA score for schools in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is 957, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
How many schools are located within the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
There are 7 schools within the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 3,605 students.
What types of schools are available in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
The middle swan - herne hill sa2 includes 4 primary schools, 3 secondary schools.

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Getting AroundTransport & Commuting in Middle Swan - Herne Hill

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Public transport in Middle Swan - Herne Hill reaches 88 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 970 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.

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The public transit network within Middle Swan - Herne Hill includes 88 active bus stops operated across 17 distinct routes, generating 969 scheduled weekly passenger services. Accessibility remains strong, with households situated an average of 175 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburban residential character, outward commuting prevails, with private vehicles accounting for 85% of journeys and rail capturing 7%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.7 vehicles per household, exceeding regional standards. Work-from-home participation was recorded at a modest 8.8% in the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic circumstances at the time.

Transit services maintain an overall frequency of 138 trips per day across all active routes, translating to roughly 11 weekly services per individual stop.

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How many public transport stops are in Middle Swan - Herne Hill?
There are 88 public transport stops within the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2.
How frequent are the transport services in Middle Swan - Herne Hill?
the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 has 969 weekly trips across 17 routes, averaging 138 trips per day.
How far are residents from public transport in Middle Swan - Herne Hill?
On average, residential properties are 175 meters from the nearest transport stop.

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HealthcareHealth Services in Middle Swan - Herne Hill

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68.0% of residents in Middle Swan - Herne Hill report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.

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General health indicators for Middle Swan - Herne Hill present a constructive profile, with AreaSearch's evaluation of condition prevalence and mortality aligning with nationwide benchmarks across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage covers approximately 53% of the community (~3,466 people), slightly surpassing typical SA2 averages while sitting below the 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 8.4% and 7.5% of the population, respectively, while 68.0% of residents report no chronic health ailments, compared to 71.9% for Greater Perth. Working-age cohorts record a higher-than-average incidence of chronic ailments.

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.4% of the population (1,279 people), exceeding the Greater Perth proportion of 15.9%, with older residents achieving above-average health outcomes that exceed general population rankings nationally.

Frequently Asked Questions - Health

How many people in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 have private health insurance?
Around 52.6% of people in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.0% in the broader region of Greater Perth.
What percentage of the population requires ongoing medical assistance in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
In the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2, 5.7% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. This figure is slightly different from the regional average, where 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
How prevalent is asthma in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
7.2% of people in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
What percentage of people have diabetes in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Diabetes affects 5.8% of the the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 population, while in the surrounding region, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
What is the percentage of people with heart disease in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
4.2% of people in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 have heart disease. Across the region of Greater Perth, 3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
How does the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 compare to the region in terms of overall private health coverage?
In the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2, 52.6% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.0%.

Ancestry & LanguageCultural Diversity in Middle Swan - Herne Hill

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28.7% of Middle Swan - Herne Hill residents were born overseas and 19.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.5%) and Australian (22.9%). 3.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.

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Cultural diversity in Middle Swan - Herne Hill ranks above typical local market levels, with 28.7% of the populace born overseas and 19.0% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, practiced by 53.7% of residents. The Other religious classification encompasses 1.2% of the local population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth. Parental country of birth statistics indicate that English heritage is the most common at 29.5%, followed by Australian ancestry at 22.9% and Other backgrounds at 7.2%. Specific cultural communities show notable concentrations relative to broader regional trends: Italian ancestry comprises 6.4% locally (vs 4.2% regionally), Croatian accounts for 3.0% (vs 0.8%), and Filipino represents 2.7% (vs 1.4%).

Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity

What is the level of cultural diversity in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
Middle Swan - Herne Hill was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 28.7% of its population born overseas and 19.0% speaking a language other than English at home.
What is the most common religion in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
The main religion in Middle Swan - Herne Hill was found to be Christianity, which makes up 53.7% of people in Middle Swan - Herne Hill. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 1.2% of the population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.
What are the top countries of origin in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Middle Swan - Herne Hill are English, comprising 29.5% of the population, Australian, comprising 22.9% of the population, and Other, comprising 7.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Croatian is notably overrepresented at 3.0% of Middle Swan - Herne Hill (vs 0.8% regionally), Italian at 6.4% (vs 4.2%) and Filipino at 2.7% (vs 1.4%).
How does the percentage of people born overseas compare to the regional average?
28.7% of the the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% regionally.
What percentage of the the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 population speaks a language other than English at home?
19.0% of the population in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in the wider region.
How many people in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 identify as Australian Aboriginal?
3.3% of the the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in the region.
What is the citizenship status of the population in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
86.4% of the the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in the wider region.

Age StructureAge Profile of Middle Swan - Herne Hill

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The median resident of Middle Swan - Herne Hill is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.

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Age distributions across Middle Swan - Herne Hill closely mirror Greater Perth, with the maximum variation across the four primary age tiers standing at 3.5 percentage points. As at August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the median age at 40, slightly lower than the 41 recorded in the 2021 Census and 3 years above the Greater Perth figure of 37 from that census. Inhabitants in the 45 - 64 age bracket have decreased from 27.2% at the Census to an estimated 23.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, senior and retiree demographics (65+) will absorb the bulk of expansion, adding 671 residents (52%) to reach a total of 1,951, while younger cohorts and children are forecast to reduce in size.

Frequently Asked Questions - Age

What is the median age in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 at 40 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 41 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
How does the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2's median age compare to broader areas?
At an estimated 40 years as at August 2026, Middle Swan - Herne Hill is 3 years older than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 2 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
What age groups are over-represented in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 compared to the Greater Perth region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 10.7% of the population.
What age groups are under-represented in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 14.2% of the population.
Are there age groups with notable population variances?
No, the age distribution in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 is broadly in line with the Greater Perth region.
What is the percentage of children (0-14 years) in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 15.7% of the population in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 as at August 2026.
What is the percentage of older people (65+ years) in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2?
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 19.4% of the population in the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 as at August 2026.

Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Middle Swan - Herne Hill

Data currency Refreshed

9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.

Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.

The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section

Section Source & update cycle Currency
Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections
Population ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline
Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline.
Age profile ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline
Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate.
Development & approvals ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline
Property sales & rents Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures
Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026.
Infrastructure projects Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here
Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026.
Employment ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline
Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census.
Education ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline
Transport ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline
Services & amenities Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures
Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections
Income ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline
ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail.
Health ABS, ATO Annual 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline
Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current.
Housing ABS 5-yearly (Census) 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures
Households ABS 5-yearly (Census) 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures
Cultural diversity ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures

"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.

How the numbers are built

Population

The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 259 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,678 at the 2021 Census → 6,590 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.

Age profile

Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".

Property sales

Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.

Rents

Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.

Development & infrastructure

Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.

Employment & income

Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.

Education, transport & amenities

School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.

Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.

Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.

Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (504031065). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.

Common questions about this page

Why can the Middle Swan - Herne Hill SA2 boundary differ from the suburb boundary?
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
Where does the data on this Middle Swan - Herne Hill page come from?
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources — including ABS, Geoscience Australia, Valuer General, Provider directories, DEWR, JSA, State Transport Departments and ACARA — then aggregates them to the boundary shown and calculates the rankings, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments.
Is the Middle Swan - Herne Hill data on this page just from the 2021 Census?
No. Most of this page is maintained well beyond the Census. Sourced entirely from current releases: development & approvals (Aug 2026), property sales & rents (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (May 2026) and services & amenities (Jul 2026). Built on a Census baseline but carrying newer measures on top: population (to Aug 2026), age profile (to Aug 2026), employment (to Mar 2026), income (to FY 2023), education (to Aug 2026), transport (to Jul 2026) and health (to 2024). Population and age cohorts in particular are re-based to the latest ABS Estimated Resident Population rather than left at 2021 counts. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.

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