It came into existence on 24 January 1871, as a result of the Districts Road Act of 1871.
[1] It ceased to exist when it was merged with the Municipality of Guildford on 10 June 1960 to form the Swan-Guildford Road District.
[2] When it was first established, the district's boundary extended north indefinitely.
It was cut in size by the establishment of the Gingin Road District in 1893.
[2][3] Due to incomplete records, there is not a complete list of those who have been chairman of the Swan Road Board.