Middle Swan, Western Australia

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Middle Swan
Western Australia
Population: 2,617 (2006)
Postcode: 6056
LGA: City of Swan
Federal Division: Division of Pearce and Division of Hasluck
Suburbs around Middle Swan:
West Swan Herne Hill Herne Hill
West Swan and Caversham Middle Swan Red Hill and Jane Brook
Viveash and Midland Midvale Stratton

Middle Swan is a rural suburb of Perth, Western Australia in the Swan Valley, and belongs to the City of Swan local government area. The suburb is bisected by the Swan River. The suburb is most notable for its various wineries, including Houghton and Sandalford, but also has the Bandyup Women's Prison and Midland Brickworks within its boundaries, as well as an accommodation facility (Swanleigh) for country students attending the Governor Stirling Senior High School and Swan Christian College.

Middle Swan is the birthplace of underrated test cricketer Simon Katich

Coordinates: 31°51′S, 116°01′E