Question 1

Is Swanbourne a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Swanbourne centres on Swanbourne Beach and a stretch of coastal reserve, giving day-to-day life a beachside focus. The suburb has a quieter, village-like feel between Cottesloe and Claremont, with small shops and cafes serving the neighbourhood, coastal walks and easy rail access via Swanbourne station on the Fremantle line. Housing is mixed — weatherboard cottages and mid-century homes alongside contemporary renovations and low-rise apartments near the rail corridor — which together make for a cohesive seaside community.

Home to 4,592 people with a median age of 38, Swanbourne attracts families and professionals. Families dominate the local profile, and most dwellings are owner-occupied (74.0%) with renters at 26.0%. Several local upgrades and planning initiatives are under way around the station, bridges and parks, and a community park is being progressed near the Sandcastles children’s hospice. It will suit people who value ready beach access, coastal walks, local shops and convenient rail links; whether it fits you depends on which of those features matter most.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Swanbourne?

Accepted Answer

Rents in Swanbourne are substantial compared with local incomes recorded at the last Census. A house rent of $1,650 a week would take about 48.3% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a large share of income. A unit at $900 a week would take about 26.3% of that weekly household income, a moderate share.

For renters in Swanbourne, that means houses would use a much larger portion of a typical local household's income at the last Census than units. Whether those shares feel 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 Swanbourne a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year in Swanbourne, both houses and units recorded strong gains in value and in rent. Median house values rose 15.6% while house rents climbed 13.8%, so capital growth and rental income for houses moved up at similar, strong rates. Unit values jumped 28.6% while unit rents increased 15.4%, meaning unit prices advanced substantially faster than the rents those units earn.

Comparing the two property types, unit values rose markedly more than house values (28.6% versus 15.6%), and unit rents grew a little more than house rents (15.4% versus 13.8%). If rental income is your priority, focus on the rent changes; if capital growth matters, the large rise in unit values is the standout. Whether that makes Swanbourne the right investment 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	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	15.6%	28.6%
Sold Past 3 months	3	3
Median days on market Past 12 months	18	23
Average rent Past 12 months	$1650	$900
Change in rent Past 12 months	13.8%	15.4%

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