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Swan Point TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Swan Point TAS is 300 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Swan Point is $629 per week ($32,708 per year). Median rent in Swan Point is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Swan Point has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Swan Point has a population density of 171.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Swan Point is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swan Point is $1,181.

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Swan Point Population

residents (Census 2021)

Swan Point Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$629/wk

$32,708 per year

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,181/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Swan Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (148) Female 51.2% (155)

Population Density

171.6

people per km²

300 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,541

Family income/wk

Swan Point Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

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 Point Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.4% 66 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.6% 49 dwellings

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

Swan Point Country of Birth

Australia

84.3%

England

15.7%

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

Swan Point Religion

No Religion

59.8%

Anglican

10.3%

Not stated

9.6%

Catholic

9.3%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Pentecostal

3.1%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.7%

Buddhism

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Swan Point Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.9%

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

Swan Point Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Swan Point Employment

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Employed full-time

25.2% 60 people

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Employed part-time

21.8% 52 people

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Unemployed

4.6% 11 people

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Not in labour force

48.3% 115 people

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

Swan Point Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.7%

Bachelor Degree

26.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.0%

Postgraduate Degree

4.7%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Swan Point Occupation

Professionals

21.3%

Managers

20.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.8%

Community & Personal Service

11.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.6%

Labourers

8.5%

Sales Workers

7.4%

Clerical & Administrative

7.4%

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

Swan Point Field of Study

Engineering

23.9%

Society & Culture

20.7%

Management & Commerce

15.2%

Health

13.0%

Education

9.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.5%

Architecture & Building

4.3%

Information Technology

3.3%

Creative Arts

3.3%

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

Swan Point Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Swan Point Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.5%

$500-$649/wk

9.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.6%

$4,000+/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Swan Point Marital Status

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Married

59.5% 156

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Separated

1.1% 3

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Divorced

11.8% 31

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Widowed

6.1% 16

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Never married

21.4% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Swan Point Ancestry

English

40.1%

Australian

23.9%

Irish

11.3%

Scottish

10.8%

German

4.1%

Other

3.6%

Welsh

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

South African

1.0%

Dutch

0.8%

French

0.8%

Italian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Swan Point School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

43.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

Primary — Government

9.4%

Secondary — Catholic

9.4%

Vocational Education

9.4%

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

Swan Point Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.5% 31

✅

No need for assistance

94.5% 528

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

Swan Point Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.1% 58

—

Not a volunteer

76.9% 193

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Swan Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

15.4%

$450-$599/mo

7.7%

$600-$799/mo

23.1%

$800-$999/mo

7.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Swan Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.0%

Did not go to work

11.2%

Car (passenger)

3.7%

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

Swan Point Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.8%

2 vehicles

50.9%

3 vehicles

17.5%

4+ vehicles

8.8%

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

Swan Point Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

22.2%

3 bedrooms

43.7%

4 bedrooms

25.4%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

6+ bedrooms

2.4%

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

Swan Point Population Mobility

17.2%

moved in the last year

34.5%

moved in the last 5 years

6.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Swan Point Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

558

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Swan Point Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

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

Swan Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

9.5%

$300-$399/wk

8.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Swan Point Family Structure

Couple — no children

48.3%

Couple — children under 15

29.5%

Couple — no children under 15

14.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.4%

One parent — children under 15

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Swan Point Military Service

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Previously served

4.4% 11

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Never served

95.6% 238

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Swan Point Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.3% 33

—

Did not provide

86.7% 215

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Swan Point Children Ever Born

No children

33.1%

1 child

18.6%

2 children

31.4%

3 children

16.9%

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

Swan Point When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

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

Swan Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.0%

5–14 hours

30.7%

15–29 hours

20.6%

30+ hours

13.2%

Did not do domestic work

14.4%

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

Swan Point Household Size

1 person

21.0%

2 persons

49.6%

3 persons

18.5%

4 persons

5.0%

5 persons

2.5%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Swan Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address

236

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

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

Swan Point Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Swan Point Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,323/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 30.2%

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

If you earn X in Swan Point

Your weekly income

≈ $5,733/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $923/wk

Rent share 30.2%

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Swan Point vs State & National Average

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Pop: 150 Income: $589/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 151 Income: $528/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Pop: 152 Income: $1,038/wk Rent: $50/wk

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Pop: 157 Income: $596/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swan Point

What is the population of Swan Point TAS?

The population of Swan Point TAS is 300 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 171.6 people per km².Swan Point is ranked #6,027 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Swan Point?

The median personal income in Swan Point TAS is $629 per week, or $32,708 per year.The median household income is $1,323 per week.Family income is $1,541 per week.Swan Point is ranked #6,627 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Swan Point?

Median rent in Swan Point TAS is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 30.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Swan Point ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Swan Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swan Point TAS is $1,181. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Swan Point?

The median age in Swan Point TAS is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Swan Point a good suburb to live in?

Swan Point is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 300.The median income is $629/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.2% 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: 60659. All dollar figures in AUD.