Middle Swan - Herne Hill, WA 6367
Close to everything Perth offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $320/wk Median
- 24.1% Renters
Middle Swan - Herne Hill Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 5.7k
- Median age
- 41
- Median weekly rent
- $320
- To the CBD
- 19.6km
- Walkability
- 7.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Middle Swan - Herne Hill Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Middle Swan - Herne Hill for the balance it strikes — close enough to Perth's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 24.1% of the suburb's 5,678 residents rent.
Around Middle Swan - Herne Hill
Middle Swan - Herne Hill Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Middle Swan - Herne Hill Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Middle Swan - Herne Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Middle Swan - Herne Hill
Real questions renters ask before moving to Middle Swan - Herne Hill.
How much does it cost to rent in Middle Swan - Herne Hill?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Middle Swan - Herne Hill is $320. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $320 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Middle Swan - Herne Hill walkable?
Middle Swan - Herne Hill carries a walkability score of 7.4/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Middle Swan - Herne Hill a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Middle Swan - Herne Hill has a 24.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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