Swanhaven NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Swanhaven, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Swanhaven NSW is 196 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Swanhaven is $462 per week ($24,024 per year). Median rent in Swanhaven is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Swanhaven has a median age of 65 years, older than the national median of 38. Swanhaven has a population density of 92.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Swanhaven is England. The most common religion is Anglican (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swanhaven is $1,560.

There were 4 recorded offences in Swanhaven in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Swanhaven Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Swanhaven Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$462/wk
$24,024 per year
#8559 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
#5374 of 14,663
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Median Age
65years
27 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,560/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Swanhaven Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (102) Female 48.0% (94)

Population Density

92.2
people per km²
196 people · 2.1 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,023
Family income/wk

Swanhaven Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Swanhaven Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
84.1% 74 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
15.9% 14 dwellings

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

Swanhaven Country of Birth

Australia
92.8%
England
7.2%

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

Swanhaven Religion

Anglican
32.8%
No Religion
31.7%
Catholic
15.9%
Not stated
6.3%
Uniting Church
4.8%
Christian (other)
4.2%
Baptist
2.6%
Pentecostal
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Swanhaven Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
46.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
29.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
18.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.3%

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

Swanhaven Employment

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Employed full-time
12.8% 21 people
Employed part-time
12.8% 21 people
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Unemployed
3.0% 5 people
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Not in labour force
71.3% 117 people

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

Swanhaven Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
68.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
24.1%
Postgraduate Degree
3.8%
Bachelor Degree
3.8%

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

Swanhaven Occupation

Managers
24.2%
Clerical & Administrative
21.2%
Labourers
18.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.2%
Community & Personal Service
12.1%
Professionals
9.1%

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

Swanhaven Field of Study

Engineering
36.0%
Management & Commerce
36.0%
Architecture & Building
16.0%
Society & Culture
12.0%

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

Swanhaven Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Swanhaven Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
10.2%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
11.4%
$650-$799/wk
19.3%
$800-$999/wk
11.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
3.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Swanhaven Marital Status

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Married
56.1% 106
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Separated
6.3% 12
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Divorced
13.2% 25
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Widowed
7.4% 14
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Never married
16.9% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Swanhaven Ancestry

Australian
39.2%
English
38.3%
Scottish
5.4%
Irish
4.5%
German
3.2%
Maltese
3.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.7%
Other
2.3%
Dutch
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Swanhaven School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Vocational Education
50.0%

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

Swanhaven Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
10.9% 41
No need for assistance
89.1% 334

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

Swanhaven Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.7% 20
Not a volunteer
88.3% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Swanhaven Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
33.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
33.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Swanhaven How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.6%
Car (passenger)
10.5%
Did not go to work
7.9%

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

Swanhaven Car Ownership

1 vehicle
62.8%
2 vehicles
28.7%
3 vehicles
4.3%
4+ vehicles
4.3%

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

Swanhaven Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
45.4%
3 bedrooms
40.2%
4 bedrooms
9.3%
5 bedrooms
5.2%

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

Swanhaven Population Mobility

13.4%
moved in the last year
35.2%
moved in the last 5 years
7.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
28.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Swanhaven Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
366
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Swanhaven Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
23
Mental health
20
Diabetes
15
Lung condition
11
Asthma
10
Heart disease
7
Cancer
6
Kidney disease
4
Stroke
3

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

Swanhaven Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.5%
$1-$149/wk
2.4%
$150-$299/wk
7.3%
$300-$399/wk
14.5%
$400-$499/wk
9.7%
$500-$649/wk
12.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Swanhaven Family Structure

Couple — no children
64.9%
Couple — no children under 15
16.0%
Couple — children under 15
15.3%
One parent — no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Swanhaven Military Service

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Previously served
4.0% 7
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Never served
96.0% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Swanhaven Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 24
Did not provide
85.9% 146

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Swanhaven Children Ever Born

No children
12.9%
1 child
10.0%
2 children
21.4%
3 children
42.9%
4 children
12.9%

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

Swanhaven When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
7
1961–1970
13
1971–1980
9
1981–1990
6

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

Swanhaven Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.2%
5–14 hours
25.1%
15–29 hours
20.4%
30+ hours
13.8%
Did not do domestic work
30.5%

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

Swanhaven Household Size

1 person
36.7%
2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
10.2%
4 persons
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Swanhaven Where Residents Moved From

Same address
155
Moved from NSW
17
Moved — same area (SA2)
7

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

Swanhaven Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Swanhaven Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
4

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Swanhaven Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
956
avg ICSEA score
255
total students
Sussex Inlet Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 255 students
956
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Swanhaven Rent Prices & Affordability

35%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $809/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 34.6%

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

If you earn X in Swanhaven

≈ $3,506/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $529/wk
Rent share 34.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Swanhaven vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swanhaven

What is the population of Swanhaven NSW?

The population of Swanhaven NSW is 196 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 92.2 people per km².Swanhaven is ranked #7,007 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Swanhaven?

The median personal income in Swanhaven NSW is $462 per week, or $24,024 per year.The median household income is $809 per week.Family income is $1,023 per week.Swanhaven is ranked #8,559 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Swanhaven?

Median rent in Swanhaven NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 34.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Swanhaven ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Swanhaven?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swanhaven NSW is $1,560. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Swanhaven?

The median age in Swanhaven NSW is 65 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Swanhaven a good suburb to live in?

Swanhaven is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 196.The median income is $462/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.6% 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: 13724. All dollar figures in AUD.