Western Australia location profile
Upper Swan WA 6069
Upper Swan is a semi-rural suburb on the northern edge of the Swan Valley, known for vineyards, equestrian properties, and riverfront bushland. It appeals to families and lifestyle buyers seeking space and nature with reasonable access to Ellenbrook and Midland services.
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Why families consider Upper Swan
Low-density, semi-rural living with a mix of families, long-term residents, and lifestyle acreage owners. Daily life revolves around outdoor recreation, winery dining, and commuting to nearby Ellenbrook or Midland for major shopping, schools, and services.
Amenities & services
- Ellenbrook Central (Ellenbrook)
- Midland Gate Shopping Centre (Midland)
- Local convenience stores and cellar doors in the Swan Valley
- GP and dental clinics in Ellenbrook and Midland
- St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals
- Swan Valley restaurants and wineries (e.g., Mandoon Estate, Sandalford, Upper Reach Winery)
- Ellenbrook Community Library, Main Street, Ellenbrook
- Midland Public Library, The Avenue, Midland
Transport & connectivity
- Train stations: Ellenbrook Station (Morley–Ellenbrook Line), Midland Station
- Bus routes: Transperth services along Great Northern Highway linking to Midland, Ellenbrook, and Bullsbrook
- Major roads: Great Northern Highway, Tonkin Highway (Perth–Darwin Highway), Roe Highway (via Tonkin)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Hiking and river lookouts at Walyunga National Park
- Bells Rapids (Avon Descent viewing, walking trails)
- Cycling and horse riding on local trails
- The Vines Resort golf (nearby)
- Community ovals and sporting clubs in surrounding suburbs
- Walyunga National Park
- Bells Rapids Park
- Swan River foreshore and riparian corridors
- Upper Swan Oval
Education context
Limited within Upper Swan; broader choice of long day care and early learning centres available in Ellenbrook, Aveley and The Vines within a 5–15 minute drive.
- Curtin University, Bentley campus
- The University of Western Australia (UWA), Crawley
- Edith Cowan University (ECU), Joondalup and Mount Lawley
- North Metropolitan TAFE, Midland campus