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Middle Swan
PerthWestern Australia
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Houghtons Winery, Middle Swan
Postcode(s) 6056
LGA(s) City of Swan
State electorate(s) Swan Hills
Federal Division(s) 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 friendly suburb located in Perth, Western Australia. It's part of the City of Swan area. You can find it right next to the beautiful Swan River on its western side.

This area is well-known for its amazing wineries. Two famous ones are Nikola Estate (which used to be called Houghton) and Sandalford. Middle Swan also has the Midland brickworks, where bricks are made! For a while, it even had a place called Swanleigh Residential College. This college provided a home for students from country areas who attended Governor Stirling Senior High School and Swan Christian College.

Cool People from Middle Swan

Middle Swan has been home to some interesting people!

Famous Sports Stars

  • Simon Katich: Simon is a well-known Australian cricketer. He played for the Australian Test team, which is the highest level of cricket.

Important Historical Figures

  • William Mitchell: William was a missionary and the very first rector of the Swan Parish. This means he was an important leader in the local church community.
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