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    Swan

    Federal electorate in WA

    LaborWACurrent MP: Zaneta Mascarenhas

    Overview

    Geographical and demographic description

    Swan is an electorate in Perth's eastern and southeastern suburbs, featuring a mix of residential, industrial, and commercial areas, as well as Perth Airport.

    Key Areas

    Victoria ParkBelmontBentleySouth PerthComoKarawara

    Key Local Issues

    Important issues affecting this electorate

    Economic Development

    HIGH

    Creating jobs and supporting local businesses, particularly in industrial areas.


    Transport

    HIGH

    Managing traffic impacts from Perth Airport and improving public transport links.

    Election History

    Recent election results

    YearWinner2PP %Swing
    2022
    Zaneta Mascarenhas
    (Labor)
    53.3%+12.7%
    2019
    Steve Irons
    (Liberal)
    53.3%-4%
    2016
    Steve Irons
    (Liberal)
    57.3%-3.7%

    Quick Facts

    Essential electorate information

    State

    WA

    Type

    Urban

    Population

    158,000

    MP Since

    2022

    Demographics

    Population statistics

    Median Age

    35

    Median Income

    $1,785 weekly

    University Educated

    36%

    About Swan

    The Swan electorate in WA is currently represented by Zaneta Mascarenhas (Labor) since 2022. This electorate profile provides comprehensive information about local issues, voting history, demographic breakdown, and electoral boundaries.