-
Before the establishment of a rail system, the river was used as the main transport route between Perth and Fremantle.
-
A birds-eye view of the river shows that it looks a bit like a swan!
-
The Swan River is home to the Indo-Pacific Bottlenose dolphins, which are a breed of the common bottlenose dolphins, but are specific to the region. The Indo-Pacific Bottlenose dolphins are smaller, have more teeth and are less social than the common bottlenose dolphin.
-
Over 130 species of fish and wildlife call the Swan River home. This includes bull sharks, cobblers, herring, mullet, black brim, whiting, flatheads and blowfish.
-
It's also home to waterbirds and terrestrial animals, including the famous black swans, pelicans, ibises, ducks, parrots, kingfishers, bush-tail possums and water-rats.
-
There are currently 22 road and railway bridges crossing the Swan River.
-
The Swan River empties into the Indian Ocean at Fremantle Harbour.