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Western Australia · Postcode 6069
Upper Swan postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 25 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Upper Swan at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Upper Swan vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Upper Swan | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,482 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,885 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 52 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% +WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Upper Swan is a locality 25 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6069. It falls within the Perth - North East region. The local government area is Swan.
According to the 2021 Census, Upper Swan has a population of 549 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,482, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 13 (2.4% of residents).
Housing in Upper Swan includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,885, with 206 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Upper Swan scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Upper Swan is served by Upper Swan Primary School.
Upper Swan is part of the Swan statistical area in Western Australia.
Upper Swan details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6069 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 549 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,482/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $659/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,885 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 20.4 km² |
| Population Density | 27/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 206 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 13 (2.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -31.7731085 |
| Longitude | 116.0277687 |
| Distance from Perth | 25 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Swan |
| Local Government | Swan |
| Federal Electorate | Pearce |
| State Electorate | West Swan (East Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 66 (12.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 56 (10.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 81 (14.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 168 (30.6%) |
| 65+ years | 170 (31.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 66 (12.0%) |
| Asthma | 46 (8.4%) |
| Diabetes | 28 (5.1%) |
| Cancer | 27 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 26 (4.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 12 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 5 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (2.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 36 (17.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 73 (36.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 89 (44.1%) |
Schools in Upper Swan
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Upper Swan. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Upper Swan
Same Postcode (6069)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.