Local government area in Western Australia
The City of Swan is a local government area of Western Australia . It is in the eastern metropolitan region of Perth and includes the Swan Valley and 42 suburbs. It is centred approximately 20 km north-east of the Perth central business district . The City covers an area of 1,042 km2 (which is 19.4% of the Perth Metro area) and had an estimated population of 155,653 in 2020.[3]
32.7% of the City of Swan population was born overseas, compared with 36.1% for Greater Perth.[4]
The largest non-English speaking country of birth in the City of Swan was India, where 3.1% of the population, or 4,163 people, were born.[4]
History The City of Swan was formed on 20 February 1970 as the Shire of Swan with the amalgamation of the Shire of Swan-Guildford and the Town of Midland . It assumed its current name when it gained city status on 25 April 2000.[5]
On 1 July 2016 the portion of Noranda north of Widgee Road was transferred to the City of Bayswater .[6]
Wards The City of Swan is divided into 5 wards, most of which have three Councillors:[7]
Altone Ward (3 Councillors) Midland/Guildford Ward (3 Councillors) Pearce Ward (4 Councillors) Swan Valley/Gidgegannup Ward (2 Councillors) Whiteman Ward (3 Councillors)
Councillors
Suburbs The suburbs of the City of Swan with population and size figures based on the most recent Australian census :[9] [10]
( * indicates suburb partially located within City)
Population Original Council Chambers in Guildford
Population of antecedent councils
Population of the unified City of Swan
Heritage-listed places As of 2024[update] , 676 places are heritage-listed in the City of Swan,[54] of which 317 are on the State Register of Heritage Places , among them the Garrick Theatre , Guildford Grammar School Chapel and the Midland Railway Workshops .[55]
References ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Swan (Local Government Area)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ "2023 Ordinary Election - Swan". www.elections.wa.gov.au . Western Australian Electoral Commission . 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023 . ^ "Population forecasts | City of Swan | forecast.id". forecast.id.com.au . Retrieved 25 February 2020 . ^ a b "Birthplace | City of Swan | Community profile". profile.id.com.au . Retrieved 25 February 2020 . ^ "Municipality Boundary Amendments Register" (PDF) . Western Australian Electoral Distribution Commission. Retrieved 11 January 2020 . ^ Pascual Juanola, Marta (31 March 2016). "Noranda joins Baysy". The Perth Voice . Retrieved 9 April 2016 . ^ Ward Map, City of Swan, 21 October 2017 (accessed 17 April 2018) ^ City of Swan - https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Your-Council/Council/Meet-your-Councillors ^ "SLIP Map". maps.slip.wa.gov.au . Landgate . Retrieved 1 January 2023 . ^ "NationalMap". nationalmap.gov.au . Geoscience Australia . Retrieved 1 January 2023 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Aveley (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Ballajura (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Baskerville (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Beechboro (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Belhus (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bellevue (WA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bennett Springs (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Brabham (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Brigadoon (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bullsbrook (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bushmead (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Caversham (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cullacabardee (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Dayton (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Ellenbrook (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Gidgegannup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Guildford (WA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Hazelmere (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Henley Brook (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Herne Hill (WA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Jane Brook (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kiara (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Koongamia (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lexia (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lockridge (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Malaga (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Melaleuca (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Melaleuca (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Middle Swan (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Midland (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Midvale (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Millendon (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Perth Airport (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Red Hill (WA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "South Guildford (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Stratton (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Swan View (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "The Vines (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Upper Swan (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Viveash (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "West Swan (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Whiteman (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Woodbridge (WA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats . Retrieved 28 June 2022 . ^ "City of Swan Park Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au . Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 2 March 2024 . ^ "City of Swan State Register of Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au . Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 2 March 2024 .
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