Swan View, 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 Swan View, in the Shire Of Mundaring local government area.
| Locality | Swan View |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Mundaring |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.88225 |
| Longitude | 116.05057 |
| Population | 7,735 |
| Density | 1035.5 /km² |
| Area | 7.5 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 6056 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 20 km east-northeast |
Swan View is a locality in the Shire Of Mundaring local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,735. The locality covers an area of 7.5 km², giving a population density of about 1035.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km east-northeast of Perth. Swan View is located at 31.8822°S, 116.0506°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6056.
Swan View breathes the scent of the Darling Scarp, a place where the urban edge softens into the wild embrace of the bush. It lies 13.1 km east of Morley, WA (from Morley, WA: bearing 86°T), and is situated 14.9 km south-south-east of Ellenbrook. Here, the land rises gently, a tapestry of eucalypt forest and shrubland that holds the afternoon sun in a warm, golden haze. The air, particularly after a rain, carries a clean, earthy perfume, a mingling of damp soil and the sharp, sweet fragrance of native flora. Shadows lengthen across the undulating terrain, painting broad strokes of deep purple and indigo against the fading light, a subtle reminder of the vastness that lies beyond the houses and streets.
The history of Swan View is deeply entwined with the timber industry that once pulsed through this part of the hills, its early days marked by the clang of axes and the rumble of bullock carts laden with jarrah. Later, as the Perth metropolitan area expanded, Swan View became a place of retreat and burgeoning residential development, its character shaped by families seeking a connection to the natural environment. The local economy now leans towards services and retail, catering to the growing population, yet the spirit of its woodland origins lingers, evident in the numerous nature reserves and walking trails that offer a quiet escape, inviting contemplation amidst the rustling leaves and the calls of unseen birds.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Swan View, 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 Swan View, in the Shire Of Mundaring local government area.
Detailed location data for Swan View includes the postcode (6056), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Mundaring), 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 Swan View 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. |