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Swan Marsh VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Swan Marsh VIC is 127 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Swan Marsh is $742 per week ($38,584 per year). Median rent in Swan Marsh is $200 per week ($867 per month). Swan Marsh has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Swan Marsh has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swan Marsh is $1,040.

There were 6 recorded offences in Swan Marsh in 2025-25, a rate of 47 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (3 offences).

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Swan Marsh Population

residents (Census 2021)

Swan Marsh Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$742/wk

$38,584 per year

#4697 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,040/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Swan Marsh Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (60) Female 49.2% (58)

Population Density

2.3

people per km²

127 people · 55.0 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Swan Marsh Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Swan Marsh Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.3% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.7% 14 dwellings

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

Swan Marsh Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Swan Marsh Religion

Catholic

32.8%

No Religion

30.2%

Anglican

11.2%

Not stated

11.2%

Christian (other)

8.6%

Pentecostal

3.4%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Swan Marsh Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.5%

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

Swan Marsh Employment

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Employed full-time

47.2% 42 people

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Employed part-time

38.2% 34 people

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Not in labour force

14.6% 13 people

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

Swan Marsh Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.1%

Bachelor Degree

13.9%

Postgraduate Degree

8.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.3%

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

Swan Marsh Occupation

Managers

35.7%

Labourers

19.0%

Professionals

16.7%

Community & Personal Service

16.7%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

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

Swan Marsh Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

29.0%

Education

22.6%

Engineering

12.9%

Architecture & Building

12.9%

Society & Culture

12.9%

Management & Commerce

9.7%

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

Swan Marsh Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Swan Marsh Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Swan Marsh Marital Status

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Married

45.9% 51

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Separated

5.4% 6

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Divorced

10.8% 12

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Widowed

2.7% 3

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Never married

35.1% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Swan Marsh Ancestry

Australian

34.7%

English

31.3%

Irish

16.7%

Dutch

6.0%

Italian

4.7%

German

3.3%

Scottish

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Swan Marsh School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

33.3%

Secondary — Catholic

27.8%

Vocational Education

22.2%

Pre-school

16.7%

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

Swan Marsh Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 239

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

Swan Marsh Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.3% 28

—

Not a volunteer

71.7% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Swan Marsh Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

23.1%

$800-$999/mo

30.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Swan Marsh How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.4%

Car (passenger)

6.8%

Did not go to work

6.8%

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

Swan Marsh Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.0%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

22.0%

4+ vehicles

14.0%

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

Swan Marsh Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

23.9%

3 bedrooms

41.3%

4 bedrooms

34.8%

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

Swan Marsh Population Mobility

9.7%

moved in the last year

35.9%

moved in the last 5 years

75.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Swan Marsh Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

226

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Swan Marsh Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Swan Marsh Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

11.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.2%

$650-$799/wk

18.5%

$800-$999/wk

21.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Swan Marsh Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.8%

Couple — no children under 15

31.6%

Couple — no children

26.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Swan Marsh Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.2% 11

—

Did not provide

88.8% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Swan Marsh Children Ever Born

No children

31.8%

3 children

31.8%

4 children

36.4%

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

Swan Marsh When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Swan Marsh Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.0%

5–14 hours

30.0%

15–29 hours

17.0%

30+ hours

16.0%

Did not do domestic work

15.0%

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

Swan Marsh Household Size

1 person

14.0%

2 persons

39.5%

3 persons

23.3%

4 persons

9.3%

5 persons

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Swan Marsh Where Residents Moved From

Same address

102

Moved from VIC

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

Swan Marsh Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Swan Marsh Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Swan Marsh Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,458/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Swan Marsh

Your weekly income

≈ $6,318/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,258/wk

Rent share 13.7%

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Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $35/wk

Donald

Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Cohuna

Income: $594/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk

Swan Marsh vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Ghin Ghin

Pop: 64 Income: $1,025/wk

Kenley

Pop: 64 Income: $812/wk Rent: $73/wk

Kiata

Pop: 64 Income: $575/wk

Melbourne Airport

Pop: 64 Income: $262/wk

Minimay

Pop: 64 Income: $891/wk Rent: $96/wk

Myamyn

Pop: 64 Income: $575/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swan Marsh

What is the population of Swan Marsh VIC?

The population of Swan Marsh VIC is 127 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².Swan Marsh is ranked #8,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Swan Marsh?

The median personal income in Swan Marsh VIC is $742 per week, or $38,584 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Swan Marsh is ranked #4,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Swan Marsh?

Median rent in Swan Marsh VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 13.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Swan Marsh ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Swan Marsh?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swan Marsh VIC is $1,040. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Swan Marsh?

The median age in Swan Marsh VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Swan Marsh a good suburb to live in?

Swan Marsh is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 127.The median income is $742/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.7% 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: 22408. All dollar figures in AUD.