Swanport SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Swanport, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Swanport SA is 157 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Swanport is $868 per week ($45,136 per year). Median rent in Swanport is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Swanport has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Swanport has a population density of 57.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swanport is $1,690.

There were 3 recorded offences in Swanport in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Swanport Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Swanport Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$868/wk
$45,136 per year
#2527 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,690/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Swanport Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (75) Female 50.3% (76)

Population Density

57.5
people per km²
157 people · 2.7 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,399
Family income/wk

Swanport 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Swanport Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
55.6% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.4% 20 dwellings

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

Swanport Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Swanport Religion

No Religion
54.1%
Lutheran
13.5%
Catholic
8.8%
Anglican
7.4%
Pentecostal
6.1%
Uniting Church
6.1%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
2.0%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Swanport Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.2%

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

Swanport Languages Spoken at Home

Other
55.6%
Vietnamese
44.4%

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

Swanport Employment

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Employed full-time
46.9% 61 people
Employed part-time
23.8% 31 people
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Not in labour force
29.2% 38 people

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

Swanport Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.5%
Bachelor Degree
29.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.7%
Postgraduate Degree
4.8%

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

Swanport Occupation

Professionals
21.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.6%
Community & Personal Service
19.6%
Clerical & Administrative
19.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.9%
Labourers
8.7%

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

Swanport Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.7%
Engineering
26.8%
Architecture & Building
12.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.3%
Health
7.3%
Agriculture & Environment
7.3%
Education
7.3%

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

Swanport Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Swanport Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
22.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.1%
$4,000+/wk
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Swanport Marital Status

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Married
57.4% 74
↔️
Separated
3.1% 4
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Divorced
5.4% 7
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Widowed
7.0% 9
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Never married
27.1% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Swanport Ancestry

Australian
33.8%
English
27.0%
German
17.6%
Italian
7.8%
Other
5.9%
Irish
2.9%
Scottish
2.9%
Polish
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Swanport School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
31.0%
Primary — Government
16.7%
Vocational Education
14.3%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
11.9%
Primary — Catholic
11.9%
Secondary — Catholic
7.1%
Pre-school
7.1%

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

Swanport Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.5% 11
No need for assistance
96.5% 305

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

Swanport Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.7% 37
Not a volunteer
71.3% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Swanport Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
20.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Swanport How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Did not go to work
14.6%
Car (passenger)
9.8%

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

Swanport Car Ownership

1 vehicle
6.9%
2 vehicles
43.1%
3 vehicles
20.7%
4+ vehicles
29.3%

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

Swanport Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.4%
3 bedrooms
27.7%
4 bedrooms
42.6%
5 bedrooms
23.4%

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

Swanport Population Mobility

13.1%
moved in the last year
29.3%
moved in the last 5 years
71.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Swanport Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
316
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Swanport Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Diabetes
8
Asthma
7
Arthritis
5

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

Swanport Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
23.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Swanport Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.7%
Couple — no children
25.9%
Couple — no children under 15
15.5%
One parent — no children under 15
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Swanport Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.2% 18
Did not provide
85.8% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Swanport Children Ever Born

No children
32.4%
2 children
32.4%
3 children
35.1%

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

Swanport When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1971–1980
4
2020
3

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

Swanport Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.8%
5–14 hours
26.8%
15–29 hours
23.6%
30+ hours
4.1%
Did not do domestic work
18.7%

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

Swanport Household Size

1 person
15.2%
2 persons
41.3%
3 persons
8.7%
4 persons
19.6%
5 persons
8.7%
6+ persons
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Swanport Where Residents Moved From

Same address
133
Moved from SA
13
Moved — same area (SA2)
8

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

Swanport Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
78.6%
Step family — no other children
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Swanport Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft
2
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Swanport Schools

4
schools nearby
3
government
905
avg ICSEA score
2,310
total students
Unity College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 761 students
1004
ICSEA
Murray Bridge High School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,228 students
918
ICSEA
Murray Bridge South Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 238 students
878
ICSEA
Fraser Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 83 students
818
ICSEA

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

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Swanport Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,049/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.6%

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

If you earn X in Swanport

≈ $8,879/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,749/wk
Rent share 14.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Swanport vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swanport

What is the population of Swanport SA?

The population of Swanport SA is 157 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 57.5 people per km².Swanport is ranked #7,639 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Swanport?

The median personal income in Swanport SA is $868 per week, or $45,136 per year.The median household income is $2,049 per week.Family income is $2,399 per week.Swanport is ranked #2,527 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Swanport?

Median rent in Swanport SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 14.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Swanport ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Swanport?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swanport SA is $1,690. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Swanport?

The median age in Swanport SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Swanport a good suburb to live in?

Swanport is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 157.The median income is $868/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41414. All dollar figures in AUD.