City of Swan, Western Australia
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The City of Swan is a Local Government Area
of Western Australia
. It is located in Perth
's north-eastern metropolitan region and the Swan Valley, centred approximately 20 km north-east of the Perth Central business district
(CBD). The City covers an area of 1,043 km² (much of which is uninhabited) and has a population of about 105,000. At the 2001 census, 10% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, while significant Southern European and South-East Asian minorities are also located here.
On 1 July 1961, the Guildford and Swan areas merged into the Shire of Swan-Guildford, while Midland became the Town of Midland. They united on 1 April 1970 as the Shire of Swan, and exactly thirty years later, on 1 April 2000, became the City of Swan.
The post-1970 populations of the combined Shire/City of Swan were:
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Local Government Areas of Western Australia
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of Western Australia
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. It is located in Perth
Perth, Western Australia
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's north-eastern metropolitan region and the Swan Valley, centred approximately 20 km north-east of the Perth Central business district
Central business district
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(CBD). The City covers an area of 1,043 km² (much of which is uninhabited) and has a population of about 105,000. At the 2001 census, 10% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, while significant Southern European and South-East Asian minorities are also located here.
History
The City of Swan began as three entities:- The Municipality of Guildford was gazetted in 1871.
- The Municipality of Helena Vale was gazetted in 1895, and became Midland Junction in 1901.
- Swan Road Board was gazetted in 1871.
On 1 July 1961, the Guildford and Swan areas merged into the Shire of Swan-Guildford, while Midland became the Town of Midland. They united on 1 April 1970 as the Shire of Swan, and exactly thirty years later, on 1 April 2000, became the City of Swan.
Wards
The City of Swan is divided into 7 wards, most of which have only one councillor:- Altone Ward (3 councillors)
- Ballajura Ward (3 councillors)
- Midland Ward (3 councillors)
- Ellenbrook
- Swan Valley Gidgegannup (2 Councillors)
- Guildford
- North Ward
Suburbs
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Gidgegannup, Western Australia Gidgegannup is a township northeast of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. The name Gidgegannup comes from a Noongar word meaning "Place where spears are made", and was first recorded by passing surveyors in 1852.... Guildford, Western Australia Guildford is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located 13 km northeast of the city. Its Local Government Area is the City of Swan.-History:Guildford was established in 1829 on the Swan River, being sited near a permanent fresh water supply... Hazelmere, Western Australia Hazelmere is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Bordered by Roe Highway to the east, and the Great Eastern Highway Bypass to the south, Hazelmere is located at the northern edge of Perth Airport land.It is in the City of Swan local government area.... Henley Brook, Western Australia Henley Brook is an outer rural suburb of Perth, Western Australia, part of the Swan Valley wine region. The Ellen brook and Swan River meet in the northeastern corner of the suburb. This is also the farthest upstream Captain Stirling's 1827 exploration reached before deciding on the settlement... Herne Hill, Western Australia Herne Hill is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located in the City of Swan local government area. The area holds several wineries that make the Swan Valley popular for its wine production.- Wineries :Carilley Estate, Highway Wines, Talijancich Wines,... Jane Brook, Western Australia Jane Brook is a middle class suburb, situated approximately 25 kilometers east of the capital city Perth, Western Australia. It is a suburb within the City of Swan... Kiara, Western Australia Kiara is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located in the City of Swan local government area.... Koongamia, Western Australia Koongamia is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located in the City of Swan local government area.... Lexia, Western Australia Lexia is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located in the City of Swan local government area.... Lockridge, Western Australia Lockridge is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located in the City of Swan local government area.... Malaga, Western Australia Malaga is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, approximately 11 kilometres north of it. It is located in the City of Swan. The suburb is thought to be named after either the Spanish city of Málaga, or the Aboriginal word malaga which means ironstone. The name was approved in 1969.Malaga is an... Melaleuca, Western Australia Melaleuca is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located in the City of Swan local government area.... Middle Swan, Western Australia Middle Swan is a rural suburb of Perth, Western Australia in the Swan Valley, and forms part of the City of Swan local government area. The suburb is bisected by the Swan River... |
Midland, Western Australia Midland is a suburb in the Perth, Western Australia metropolitan area, as well as the regional centre for the City of Swan local government area that covers the Swan Valley and parts of the Darling Scarp to the east. It is situated at the intersection of Great Eastern Highway and Great Northern... Midvale, Western Australia Midvale is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located mostly within the City of Swan, and partly within the Shire of Mundaring. Its postcode is 6056.... Millendon, Western Australia Millendon is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located in the City of Swan local government area. The area holds several wineries that make the Swan Valley popular for its wine production.... Noranda, Western Australia Noranda is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located mainly within the City of Bayswater and the area north of Widgee Road in the City of Swan. The suburb is a middle- to upper-middle class area with some affluent pockets... Red Hill, Western Australia Red Hill is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. It has Toodyay Road pass through it on the way up the Darling Scarp. It is in the City of Swan local government area.... Stratton, Western Australia Stratton is a mostly residential eastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Swan. Formerly known as Wexcombe, the name Stratton was chosen in 1989 to honour John Peter Stratton, a farmer, businessman and local landowner who was president of the Western Australian... South Guildford, Western Australia South Guildford is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located in the City of Swan local government area.... Swan View, Western Australia Swan View is an eastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Its Local Government Areas are the City of Swan and the Shire of Mundaring, and it is located from Perth in an area known as the Perth Hills on the edge of the Darling Scarp, just to the west of the John Forrest National Park, east of Roe... The Vines, Western Australia The Vines is a five-star resort, golf club and residential area located in the Swan Valley area of Western Australia.The resort hosted the Heineken Classic for several years and was home to the 2006 and 2009 Johnnie Walker Classic golf tournaments.... Upper Swan, Western Australia Upper Swan is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located in the City of Swan local government area.It contains Upper Swan Primary School.... Viveash, Western Australia Viveash is a suburb in Perth, Western Australia, in the City of Swan. It was named after Dr Samuel Waterman Viveash, the owner of the land in this area in the 1840s. Viveash arrived in the Swan River Colony in December 1838 and took up land in the Avon Land District... West Swan, Western Australia West Swan is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located in the City of Swan local government area. Bandyup Women's Prison is located in West Swan.... Whiteman Park Whiteman Park is a 4000-hectare/40-square-kilometre bushland area located 22 km north of Perth, Western Australia... Woodbridge, Western Australia Woodbridge is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Swan. Woodbridge was formerly part of Midland and was previously named West Midland... |
Population
The populations of the City of Swan's antecedents were:| Year | Total | Swan | Guildford | Midland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 6,982 | 1,829 | 1,669 | 3,484 |
| 1921 | 9,188 | 2,375 | 1,876 | 4,937 |
| 1933 | 10,948 | 3,501 | 2,039 | 5,408 |
| 1947 | 13,446 | 5,047 | 2,217 | 6,182 |
| 1954 | 17,996 | 7,366 | 2,134 | 8,496 |
| 1961 | 18,653 | 9,397 | 9,256 | |
| 1966 | 19,135 | 9,800 | 9,335 | |
The post-1970 populations of the combined Shire/City of Swan were:
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 25,682 |
| 1976 | 26,932 |
| 1981 | 31,859 |
| 1986 | 37,383 |
| 1991 | 52,968 |
| 1996 | 68,795 |
| 2001 | 82,126 |
| 2006 | 93,279 |
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