Swan River (Western Australia)
| Swan River Derbarl Yerrigan (Nyungar) | |
|---|---|
Swan River passing through the centre of Perth | |
Map of the area around Perth, showing the location of the Swan River | |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Western Australia |
| City | Perth; Fremantle |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source confluence | Avon River with Wooroloo Brook |
| • location | below Mount Mambup |
| • coordinates | 31°44′34″S 116°4′3″E / 31.74278°S 116.06750°E |
| • elevation | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Mouth | Indian Ocean |
• location | Fremantle |
• coordinates | 32°4′25″S 115°42′52″E / 32.07361°S 115.71444°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 72 km (45 mi) |
| Basin size | 121,000 km2 (47,000 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Susannah Brook, Jane Brook |
| • right | Ellen Brook, Helena River, Bennett Brook, Canning River |
The Swan River (Nyungar: Derbarl Yerrigan) is a major river in the southwest of Western Australia. The river runs through the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia's capital and largest city.