Cemeteries

• The City of Swan was formed on 20 February 1970 as the Shire of Swan, includes the suburb, and colonial area and heritage assets of

Upper Swan

The fertile lands of the Swan Valley is a region in the upper reaches of the Swan River, and contains both Middle and Upper Swan areas, as named by the early colonists.

Upper Swan is an area of great historical significance. Archaeological excavations in 1979 revealed Aboriginal occupation dating back 40,000 years. In tribute to the famous Aboriginal warrior, Yagan, the Upper Swan Bridge was renamed the Yagan Bridge in 2010. Upper Swan also contains the Ellen Brook Nature Reserve, which is listed on the Register of the National Estate.

Population: 562 Source: 2011 Census data
Upper Swan 2021 Census All persons QuickStats

The Swan River (Nyungar: Derbarl Yerrigan) of Western Australia.

The Swan River Colony - and maps

The Swan Road District was a local government area that covered much of the Swan Valley in Western Australia. It came into existence in 1871

Maps

Swan_River_Colony_land_grants_map.png - W® - (<+Q)\/

Map of 1829 Counties, SW West Aust - via Trove - (<+Q) - X for full screen

Map of 80 WA LGA locations : City and Shire

Cemeteries

Cemeteries, Western Australia

Henley Brook Cemetery | All Saints Anglican Church | Augustus Short DD (1802-1883)

Middle Swan Cemetery | St. Mary's Church W® | Matthew Blagden Hale DD(1811-1895)

Cemeteries from Oz Burials - BDM Registration Districts - used in the Pioneers Index