The City of Swan, a significant local government area in Western Australia, lies in the eastern metropolitan region of Perth and encompasses the renowned Swan Valley along with 42 suburbs. Positioned approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Perth’s central business district, it spans an extensive area of 1,042 square kilometers, representing 19.4% of the Perth Metro area. As of 2020, it boasted an estimated population of 155,653 residents.
Diversity is a notable aspect of the City of Swan, with 32.7% of its population born overseas, slightly lower than the Greater Perth average of 36.1%. India stands as the largest non-English speaking country of birth, with 3.1% of the population, totaling 4,163 individuals, hailing from there.
The City of Swan traces its origins back to February 20, 1970, when it was established as the Shire of Swan through the amalgamation of the Shire of Swan-Guildford and the Town of Midland. It later attained city status on April 25, 2000, adopting its current name.
In a boundary adjustment on July 1, 2016, a portion of Noranda north of Widgee Road was transferred to the City of Bayswater.
