Swan Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,821
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Swan Bay.
The postcode for Swan Bay is 2471 (NSW).
Swan Bay (2471) sits in the Lismore region of NSW.
Swan Bay has roughly 2,821 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Swan Bay scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Swan Bay's population at 2,821, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
2,821
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,821
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Swan Bay.
Local schools for Swan Bay
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Government School Catchment
Woodburn Public School
Coraki Public School
Evans River Community School
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Frequently asked
About Swan Bay.
- What is the Swan Bay postcode?
- Swan Bay is in the 2471 postcode, in NSW, in the Lismore City Council region.
- Where is Swan Bay?
- Swan Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2471, in the Lismore City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Swan Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Swan Bay?
- There are 6 schools serving Swan Bay on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Woodburn Public School, Coraki 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 Trustums Hill, North Woodburn, East Coraki, New Italy, Woodburn.
- What is the population of Swan Bay?
- The population of Swan Bay is approximately 2,821 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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