The Swan Valley is Western Australia’s oldest wine region, with world-class wineries, breweries, distilleries, gourmet artisan goods, handcrafted wares, bustling markets, vibrant studios, top-notch eateries, and endless experiences, just 25 minutes from the Perth CBD.

The Swan Valley local area encompasses the area of the Swan Valley Planning Act, including the suburbs of Belhus, Henley Brook, Herne Hill, Millendon, and parts of Guildford, Upper Swan, Brigadoon, Baskerville Middle Swan, West Swan and Caversham. The main routes to get to and from the Swan Valley include Reid Highway, Drumpellier Drive, West Swan Road and Great Northern Highway.

The Swan Valley is characterised by its unique blend of rural, rural residential and Swan Valley rural zones within a metropolitan area.

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Swan Valley local area profile

Meet your local Ward Council Members

Councillors are elected for four-year terms, with half of the Councillor’s terms concluding at each ordinary election.
Cr Road Henderson
Cr Rod Henderson
Swan Valley/Gidgegannup Ward

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Deputy Mayor Charlie Zannino
Deputy Mayor Charlie Zannino
Swan Valley/Gidgegannup Ward

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The Swan Valley Local Area Plan

Local area planning involves consultation between community members and the City, identifying issues and prioritising the needs of their local area.

Local Area Plans (LAPS) provide the opportunity to recognise the character and needs of our diverse communities, and consolidate current or planned strategies and actions to address these.

Local area priorities

The local area priorities were shaped by community members who participated in a community engagement program. The engagement plan involved a range of workshops and events to encourage all community members to have their say and review the future priorities for the Bullsbrook local area.
  • Advocate for compliant land management that conserves the rural character and heritage of the Swan Valley
  • Advocate for protection of the natural environment complimentary with priority agriculture in the Swan Valley, including local native habitat and vegetation, and groundwater access and quality
  • Address pollution, including roadside rubbish, caused by tourism.
  • Advocate for complementary development that does not detract from principal land uses, including horticulture and viticulture
  • Advocate for tourism development consistent with the Swan Valley Planning Act acknowledging the economic pressures on agricultural production
  • Advocate for improved service connections to support tourism development. Service connections include internet accessibility, wastewater management and innovative water solutions for sustainable agriculture.
  • Advocate for expanded public transport and cycling connections to schools in the Swan Valley
  • Improve hiking and biking tracks throughout the valley and along the river foreshore
  • Increase bridle trail network and improve road safety for horse riders.
  • Improve signage and address speeding on local roads
  • Advocate for safer conditions for heavy vehicles and high traffic volumes on state and local roads
  • Improve street lighting maintenance on local roads.
    • Increase accessibility to fire safety education for fire prevention and preparedness
    • Investigate the impacts of the emergency services levy on landowners in the Swan Valley Planning Area.