Average rent in Middle Swan - Herne Hill, WA — 2026

Middle Swan - Herne Hill sits close to the Western Australia median, with renters typically paying $320/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 72% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 24% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (86%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 41 and a population of around 5,678. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 27% of residents were born overseas. 19km from Perth, Middle Swan - Herne Hill is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.