Side by sideSuburb comparison

Swan Bay vs East Coraki.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $561,500 and $890,000. East Coraki edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Swan Bay (median $561,500) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than East Coraki ($890,000). Over the past year, East Coraki (0%) ran 13.6 percentage points ahead of Swan Bay (-13.6%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Coraki (923) sits above Swan Bay (917).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Swan Bay is the lower entry point at $561,500 median, 37% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

East Coraki has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.

For families

East Coraki edges out on average school ICSEA (923 vs 917).

Common questionsSwan Bay vs East Coraki

Common questions

Is Swan Bay or East Coraki cheaper to buy in?

Swan Bay has the lower median house price at $561,500, roughly 37% below East Coraki ($890,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Swan Bay or East Coraki?

Over the past 12 months, East Coraki grew 0% vs -13.6% in Swan Bay, a gap of 13.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.

Does Swan Bay or East Coraki have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Coraki scores 923 vs 917 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

Swan Bay
Metric
East Coraki

Price & Market

$561,500
Median house
$890,000
$240,480
Median unit
$240,480
-13.6%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
Owner occupied
68.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
Population
222
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
11
917
Avg ICSEA
923

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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