Maitland City Council
Swan Bay
Swan Bay at a glance
Median house
$1,520,000
+137.5% year on year
Median unit
$246,960
Sales data pending
Days on market
5
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
25.4k
Median age 47
About
Welcome to Swan Bay.
Swan Bay is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,520,000
+137.5% over the past year. Median unit price $246,960.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$281/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,520,000
+137.5% annual growth
$246,960
Sales data pending
5
Average days to sell
25,443
Median age: 47
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.13%
Based on $1,520,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.92%
Based on $246,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+137.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +137.5%/yr
2021
$20K
5-year change
+7456%
2026
$1.5M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
25,443
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Swan Bay.
Local schools for Swan Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Karuah Public School
Wirreanda Public School
Medowie Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Swan Bay.
- What is the median house price in Swan Bay?
- The median house price in Swan Bay, NSW 2324 is $1,520,000. The median unit price is $246,960. Annual growth is +137.5%.
- What is the Swan Bay postcode?
- Swan Bay is in the 2324 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Swan Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $281.
- What schools are in Swan Bay?
- There are 5 schools serving Swan Bay on this page, including Karuah Public School, Wirreanda Public School, Medowie Public School.
- How walkable is Swan Bay?
- Swan Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Swan Bay?
- Swan Bay is close to Twelve Mile Creek, Karuah, Tahlee, Ferodale, Oyster Cove.
- What is the population of Swan Bay?
- Swan Bay has approximately 25,443 residents. The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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