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Upper Swan

POSTAL CODE: WA, 6069
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Property investors enjoyed capital gains of 16.21% over the last 12 months in UPPER SWAN, translating to lower returns compared with its peers in WA.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that the WA suburb obtained a 9.53% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 206th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

UPPER SWAN, 6069 has a capital gain of 16.21% for the past year, which is higher than average compared to its 0% growth within a five-year period.

With the median home price in UPPER SWAN sitting at $735,000, and the average rent at $720, property owners could potentially earn a 5.09% increase in gross rental yield.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in UPPER SWAN are high, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

UPPER SWAN, 6069 in WA belongs to the local government area of Swan.

Surburb overview

Upper Swan, approximately 33 kilometres north-east of Perth's central business district, is a suburb within the City of Swan. It is situated at the confluence of the Swan River, the Millendon Junction to Narngulu railway line, and the Great Northern Highway. 

As of the 2021 census, Upper Swan had a population of 549 residents, with a median age of 52. The predominant ancestries include English (47.7%), Australian (36.1%), Scottish (9.8%), Irish (8.4%), and Italian (4.9%). Approximately 2.4% of the population identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and 74.7% of residents were born in Australia. 

The suburb features a mix of rural and industrial land uses, including vineyards, equestrian estates, and quarries. The Ellen Brook Nature Reserve, an 83-hectare wetland conservation area established in 1962, is located in the northern part of Upper Swan. This reserve is one of only two habitats for the critically endangered Western Swamp Tortoise. 

Upper Swan hosts three service stations along the Great Northern Highway, offering light shopping and café options. Notably, Ginger's Roadhouse has been in continuous operation since the 1950s. For more extensive retail and civic services, residents typically visit the nearby centre of Ellenbrook. Upper Swan Primary School provides primary education, while high school students are within the catchment area of Aveley Secondary College in Ellenbrook. 

The Great Northern Highway (National Highway 95) traverses Upper Swan from north to south, connecting it to Bullsbrook in the north and Midland to the south. Transperth operates bus routes 310 and 311, serving Upper Swan and providing access to Midland Station. Additionally, Transwa offers a stop in Upper Swan for its Mid-West regional coach routes to Moora, Geraldton, and Kalbarri. 

Bells Rapids Park, located in the eastern part of Upper Swan, is a popular spot for picnicking and offers trails leading to Mount Mambup on the Darling Scarp. Pullman Park is a rehabilitated quarry area south of the Yagan Bridge. The suburb's landscape includes various equestrian facilities, wineries, and hobby farms, contributing to its rural charm. 

Upper Swan combines rural and industrial elements, offering residents a tranquil environment with essential amenities and convenient access to Perth's urban centres. 

 

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