Middle Swan, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Middle Swan, in the City Of Swan local government area.
| Locality | Middle Swan |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Swan |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.86156 |
| Longitude | 116.01962 |
| Population | 2,841 |
| Density | 221.8 /km² |
| Area | 12.8 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 6056 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 18 km east-northeast |
Middle Swan is a locality in the City Of Swan local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,841. The locality covers an area of 12.8 km², giving a population density of about 221.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km east-northeast of Perth. Middle Swan is located at 31.8616°S, 116.0196°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6056.
Middle Swan breathes with a gentle, sun-drenched character, a place where the rich, red earth slopes towards the serpentine shimmer of the Swan River. It lies 10.6 km east-north-east of Morley, WA (from Morley, WA: bearing 73°T), and is situated 11.5 km south-south-east of Ellenbrook. The landscape here is a tapestry of undulating hills, softened by the leafy embrace of mature eucalypts and the disciplined rows of vineyards that march across the slopes. A quiet hum of rural life underpins the air, punctuated by the distant bleating of sheep and the occasional rumble of a ute heading towards the local market. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a buttery quality, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the paddocks and gild the weathered bark of ancient gum trees. The very texture of the air feels warm and dry, carrying the faint, sweet scent of ripening grapes and the earthy perfume of the bush.
This corner of the Swan Valley carries a deep historical resonance, a legacy etched into the land by generations of settlers and the traditional custodians who walked these paths long before. It was here, amongst these fertile soils and reliable waters, that Western Australia's wine industry first took root, a pioneering spirit that continues to define Middle Swan's local economy today. The land is a working landscape, a testament to the enduring agricultural heritage that has shaped its character, from early orchards to the celebrated wineries that now draw visitors from afar. Alongside the wine, the region has long been known for its grazing properties, the rolling hills providing ample pasture. The proximity to the river has always been a vital artery, shaping its development and offering a constant, murmuring presence that has witnessed the ebb and flow of history.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Middle Swan, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Middle Swan, in the City Of Swan local government area.
Detailed location data for Middle Swan includes the postcode (6056), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Swan), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Middle Swan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |