Suburbs Swanwater West

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Swanwater West VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Swanwater West VIC is 17 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Swanwater West is $2,099 per week ($109,148 per year). Median rent in Swanwater West is $100 per week ($433 per month). Swanwater West has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Swanwater West has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents).

There were 7 recorded offences in Swanwater West in 2025-25, a rate of 412 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

Swanwater West Map

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📍 Swanwater West, Victoria — 36.5206°S, 143.0174°E

Crime: Low Med High

Swanwater West Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Swanwater West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$2,099/wk
$109,148 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 3.8 · 1 per bedroom

Swanwater West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 72.2% (13) Female 27.8% (5)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
17 people · 48.2 km²

Households

3.8
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$3,999
Family income/wk

Swanwater West Age Distribution

0-4
30-34
35-39
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Swanwater West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Swanwater West Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Swanwater West Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Uniting Church
31.8%
Not stated
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Swanwater West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Swanwater West Employment

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Employed full-time
100.0% 3 people

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

Swanwater West Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
100.0%

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

Swanwater West Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
60.0%
Management & Commerce
40.0%

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

Swanwater West Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Swanwater West Weekly Household Income

$2,500-$2,999/wk
54.5%
$4,000+/wk
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Swanwater West Marital Status

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Married
100.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Swanwater West Ancestry

English
77.3%
Australian
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Swanwater West School & University Attendance

Pre-school
100.0%

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

Swanwater West Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 32

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

Swanwater West Volunteering

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Volunteer
53.8% 7
—
Not a volunteer
46.2% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Swanwater West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Swanwater West Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
69.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Swanwater West Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
38
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Swanwater West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$2,000-$2,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Swanwater West Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
66.7%
Couple — no children under 15
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Swanwater West Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
30.0% 3
—
Did not provide
70.0% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Swanwater West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
100.0%

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

Swanwater West Household Size

3 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Swanwater West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Swanwater West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Theft
6
Break & Enter
1

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

Swanwater West Rent Prices & Affordability

3%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $3,999/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 2.5%

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

If you earn X in Swanwater West

≈ $17,329/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $3,899/wk
Rent share 2.5%

Swanwater West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Balook
Pop: 9 Income: $687/wk
Benwerrin
Pop: 9 Income: $875/wk
Birchip West
Pop: 9 Income: $1,312/wk
Boole Poole
Pop: 9 Income: $1,125/wk
Cochranes Creek
Pop: 9 Income: $350/wk
Kamarooka North
Pop: 9 Income: $758/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swanwater West

What is the population of Swanwater West VIC?

The population of Swanwater West VIC is 17 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Swanwater West?

The median personal income in Swanwater West VIC is $2,099 per week, or $109,148 per year.The median household income is $3,999 per week.Family income is $3,999 per week.

How much is rent in Swanwater West?

Median rent in Swanwater West VIC is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 2.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Swanwater West?

The median age in Swanwater West VIC is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Swanwater West a good suburb to live in?

Swanwater West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 17.The median income is $2,099/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.5% 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: 22412. All dollar figures in AUD.