Western Australia location profile
Swanbourne WA 6010
Affluent coastal suburb in Perth’s western suburbs, known for its beach, bushland and relaxed village feel. Offers a family-friendly lifestyle with quality schools and easy access to Claremont and Cottesloe.
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Why families consider Swanbourne
High-income, professional and family households in a mix of character cottages and contemporary homes near the coast; strong outdoor lifestyle focused on the beach, bushland and sport; quiet, community-oriented streets with excellent schooling nearby.
Amenities & services
- Swanbourne Village shops (grocer, cafes, services) on Claremont Crescent/Railway Street
- Claremont Quarter shopping centre (nearby)
- Cottesloe Central and Napoleon Street dining precinct (nearby)
- Local GP and dental clinics; pharmacies
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth Children’s Hospital and Hollywood Private Hospital (Nedlands)
- Cafes and restaurants including The Shorehouse (coastal)
- City of Nedlands – Mt Claremont Library (Mount Claremont)
- City of Nedlands – Nedlands Library (Nedlands)
- Town of Claremont Library (Claremont)
Transport & connectivity
- Swanbourne Station (Fremantle Line)
- Transperth buses linking to Claremont, Cottesloe, Fremantle and Perth via Alfred Road, Stirling Highway and West Coast Highway
- Major roads: Stirling Highway (State Route 5), West Coast Highway (State Route 71), Alfred Road, North Street/Marine Parade
Lifestyle & recreation
- Swanbourne Beach and Swanbourne-Nedlands Surf Life Saving Club
- Allen Park ovals, tennis courts and bushland walking trails
- Cottesloe Golf Club
- Claremont Aquatic Centre (nearby)
- HBF Stadium and WA Athletics Stadium (nearby Mount Claremont)
- Coastal walking and cycling paths
- Allen Park and Allen Park Bushland
- Swanbourne Beach foreshore and coastal dunes
- Lake Claremont Reserve
- Cottesloe Golf Club grounds
Education context
Limited but available through local early learning centres in Swanbourne and adjacent Claremont/Cottesloe; waitlists common for under-2s, with better availability for toddlers, kindy and OSHC tied to local schools.
- The University of Western Australia – Crawley campus (nearby via Stirling Hwy)
- University of Notre Dame Australia – Fremantle campus
- Curtin University – Bentley campus
- Edith Cowan University – Mount Lawley campus