Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale
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Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale's population was around 14,686 as of Aug 2025. This reflected an increase of 1,848 people (14.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,838 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,302 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 258 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 970 persons per square kilometer, which was relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale's 14.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.6%), along with the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 66.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch utilised the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth of Australian statistical areas was projected, with the area expected to expand by 2,674 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, resulting in a total increase of 15.6% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale has recorded approximately 96 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 481 homes. As of FY26, 72 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.4 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $21.9 million.

Compared to Greater Perth, new home approvals in Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale are 59.0% higher per capita. The area has seen a predominance of detached houses (95.0%) and townhouses or apartments (5.0%). There are approximately 186 people per dwelling approval, indicating market expansion. Future projections estimate an addition of 2,290 residents by 2041.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply is expected to meet demand, potentially facilitating further population growth.

Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 6thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 14 projects that may affect the region. Notable initiatives include Bushmead Residential Estate, Midland Health Campus Redevelopment (St John of God Midland Public & Private Hospitals Expansion), The Vines Swan View, and Swan View Rise. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent in the area's employment scene.

The unemployment rate was 5.4% as of June 2021, with an estimated employment growth of 3.5% over the past year. As of June 2025, 7,625 residents were employed, but the unemployment rate stood at 5.5%, which is 1.6% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was lower in the area at 59.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment among residents was concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area showed strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services were under-represented at 4.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while labour force grew by 4.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a smaller increase in unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.0%% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though these figures are illustrative extrapolations and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that median income in Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale is $53,363 with an average income of $65,061. This contrasts with Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% between financial years 2022 and 2025 (as of September 2025), estimated incomes would be approximately $60,941 (median) and $74,300 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale rank between the 33rd and 37th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 30.4% of residents (4,464 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the metropolitan region where 32.0% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 32nd percentile.

Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale, as per the latest Census evaluation, 89.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 10.6% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other dwelling structures. In comparison, Perth metropolitan area had 94.8% houses and 5.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale was 34.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.0% and rented ones at 21.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $300, compared to Perth metro's $330. Nationally, Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower than the national figure of $375.

Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 69.3% of all households, including 25.8% couples with children, 28.6% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.7%, with lone person households at 28.1% and group households making up 2.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area has university qualification rates of 16.5%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (30.6%).

Educational participation is high at 27.1%, including primary education (10.0%), secondary education (7.7%), and tertiary education (3.6%). The five schools in Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale have a combined enrollment of 2,043 students. Education provision is balanced with four primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis in Swan View-Greenmount-Midvale shows 165 active public transport stops operating. These are a mix of bus stops serviced by 11 routes. The area has excellent transport accessibility with residents typically located 182 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 118 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately five weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale faces significant health challenges. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~7,622 people), compared to 56.3% across Greater Perth. Mental health issues impact 8.8% of residents, while arthritis affects 8.7%. Around 65.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.2% across Greater Perth. The area has 21.1% of residents aged 65 and over (3,097 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Swan View-Greenmount-Midvale has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 13.7% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 27.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Swan View-Greenmount-Midvale, accounting for 48.4% of the population. Notably, Judaism is proportionally represented at 0.1%, similar to the Greater Perth average.

The top three ancestry groups are English (29.2%), Australian (26.1%), and Scottish (6.7%). Some ethnic groups show significant variations: Filipino residents comprise 3.0% of Swan View-Greenmount-Midvale's population, higher than the regional average of 1.2%, while Welsh residents make up 0.8% compared to a regional 0.9%, and Croatian residents account for 0.9% versus the regional 0.6%.

Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age group constitutes 7.7% of the population compared to Greater Perth, while the 35-44 cohort makes up 12.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 25-34 age group has increased from 12.2% to 13.2%, and the 65-74 cohort has decreased from 11.3% to 10.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Swan View - Greenmount - Midvale. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 126%, reaching 1,031 people from 455. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 58% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 5-14 and 35-44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.