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Swan Bay VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Swan Bay, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Swan Bay VIC is 103 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Swan Bay is $622 per week ($32,344 per year). Median rent in Swan Bay is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Swan Bay has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Swan Bay has a population density of 9.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Swan Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swan Bay is $2,296.

There were 3 recorded offences in Swan Bay in 2025-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Swan Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Swan Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$622/wk

$32,344 per year

#6748 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

61years

23 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,296/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Swan Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (50) Female 52.4% (55)

Population Density

9.1

people per km²

103 people · 11.3 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Swan Bay Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Swan Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

85.7% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

14.3% 5 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Swan Bay Country of Birth

Australia

92.7%

England

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Swan Bay Religion

No Religion

55.6%

Catholic

22.2%

Anglican

10.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.1%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Swan Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Swan Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

33.3% 29 people

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Employed part-time

24.1% 21 people

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Not in labour force

42.5% 37 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Swan Bay Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

64.4%

Certificate III/IV

24.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Swan Bay Occupation

Professionals

29.0%

Managers

22.6%

Community & Personal Service

16.1%

Clerical & Administrative

16.1%

Sales Workers

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Swan Bay Field of Study

Management & Commerce

30.4%

Health

21.7%

Engineering

17.4%

Society & Culture

17.4%

Architecture & Building

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Swan Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Swan Bay Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

12.2%

$400-$499/wk

14.3%

$500-$649/wk

16.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.1%

$4,000+/wk

16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Swan Bay Marital Status

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Married

55.2% 48

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Divorced

16.1% 14

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Widowed

9.2% 8

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Never married

19.5% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Swan Bay Ancestry

English

34.2%

Australian

25.9%

Scottish

16.5%

Irish

13.9%

Dutch

2.5%

German

2.5%

Other

2.5%

Hungarian

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Swan Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

28.6%

Vocational Education

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Swan Bay Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.2% 15

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No need for assistance

92.8% 192

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Swan Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.2% 18

—

Not a volunteer

78.8% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Swan Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Swan Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Walked only

16.7%

Did not go to work

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Swan Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle

51.1%

2 vehicles

20.0%

3 vehicles

22.2%

4+ vehicles

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Swan Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.1%

2 bedrooms

43.2%

3 bedrooms

40.9%

4 bedrooms

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Swan Bay Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

41.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Swan Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

196

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Swan Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Arthritis

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Swan Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

9.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

13.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,500+/wk

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Swan Bay Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.6%

Couple — no children

32.4%

Couple — no children under 15

11.8%

One parent — no children under 15

8.8%

One parent — children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Swan Bay Military Service

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Previously served

3.5% 3

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Never served

96.5% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Swan Bay Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 13

—

Did not provide

84.7% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Swan Bay Children Ever Born

No children

48.3%

2 children

24.1%

3 children

27.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Swan Bay When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Swan Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

10.8%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

22.6%

30+ hours

9.7%

Did not do domestic work

29.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Swan Bay Household Size

1 person

51.1%

2 persons

23.4%

4 persons

19.1%

5 persons

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Swan Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Swan Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

66.7%

Step family — no other children

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Swan Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Swan Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

32%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $784/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 31.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Swan Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $3,397/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $534/wk

Rent share 31.9%

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Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $110/wk

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Income: $545/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $594/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $65/wk

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Income: $538/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $583/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Swan Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Berrimal

Pop: 52 Income: $725/wk Rent: $20/wk

Bonang

Pop: 52 Income: $474/wk

Buckrabanyule

Pop: 52 Income: $519/wk Rent: $100/wk

Cabbage Tree Creek

Pop: 52 Income: $391/wk Rent: $250/wk

Dundonnell

Pop: 52 Income: $780/wk Rent: $255/wk

Fairbank

Pop: 52 Income: $483/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swan Bay

What is the population of Swan Bay VIC?

The population of Swan Bay VIC is 103 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.1 people per km².Swan Bay is ranked #8,856 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Swan Bay?

The median personal income in Swan Bay VIC is $622 per week, or $32,344 per year.The median household income is $784 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Swan Bay is ranked #6,748 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Swan Bay?

Median rent in Swan Bay VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 31.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Swan Bay ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Swan Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swan Bay VIC is $2,296. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Swan Bay?

The median age in Swan Bay VIC is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Swan Bay a good suburb to live in?

Swan Bay is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 103.The median income is $622/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22404. All dollar figures in AUD.