Side by sideSuburb comparison

Queenscliff vs Swan Island.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Queenscliff (1098) sits above Swan Island (1056).

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

Queenscliff edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1056).

Common questionsQueenscliff vs Swan Island

Common questions

Does Queenscliff or Swan Island have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Queenscliff scores 1098 vs 1056 in Swan Island. 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

Queenscliff
Metric
Swan Island

Price & Market

$1,450,000
Median house
$316,800
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
75
Bike score
0
5,408
Population
5,408
61
Median age
61

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
18
1098
Avg ICSEA
1056

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
25.3°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.3°C

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