Question 1

Is Middle Swan a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Middle Swan sits in the Swan Valley beside the Swan River and has a distinctly semi-rural, riverside character. It mixes vineyard country and cellar doors with low-density residential streets, riverfront parcels and hobby farms, so weekends commonly revolve around river or bush walks and visiting local wineries. Basic services and shopping are within reach in nearby Midland and Guildford, while the area’s parkland, river foreshore and rural outlook shape day-to-day life.

The community of 2,852 people has a median age of 39 and is weighted towards couple families, with most homes owner-occupied (70.4% owner-occupied versus 29.6% rented). A state planning proposal would change some former industrial land to urban use and reserve river foreshore as regional open space, and local projects include a new community and sporting hub and an approved boarding house addition for La Salle College. That mix makes Middle Swan a fit for people who want space, an outdoors-oriented lifestyle and proximity to wine-country recreation; whether it suits you depends on what you value in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Middle Swan?

Accepted Answer

On these figures, housing in Middle Swan sits well above local incomes recorded at the last Census. A median house price of $847,500 is about 12.4 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (847,500 ÷ (1,316 × 52) ? 12.4). Renting a house at about $688 a week would take roughly 52.3% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census (688 ÷ 1,316 ? 52.3%), which is a large share of income. Whether that feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Middle Swan a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Middle Swan climbed 29.8% over the past 12 months, a strong rise. House rents rose 10.1% over the same period, a solid increase, so capital growth on houses outpaced rental growth this year.

If you are focused on capital growth, the value change is the key figure to note; if rental income is your priority, the rent movement is what matters. Whether that balance suits you depends on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$848K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	29.8%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	18	8
Median days on market Past 12 months	11	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$688	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	10.1%	N/A

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