Side by sideSuburb comparison

Oyster Cove vs Swan Bay.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Oyster Cove edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oyster Cove (962) sits above Swan Bay (959).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Oyster Cove edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 959).

Common questionsOyster Cove vs Swan Bay

Common questions

Does Oyster Cove or Swan Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oyster Cove scores 962 vs 959 in Swan Bay. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Oyster Cove
Metric
Swan Bay

Price & Market

Median house
$1,520,000
Median unit
$246,960
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$673/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$600/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$525/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
14.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
91
Population
56
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
5
962
Avg ICSEA
959

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).