City of Launceston
Swan Bay
Swan Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,993
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Swan Bay.
Swan Bay (7252) sits in the Launceston region of Tasmania.
Swan Bay has roughly 2,993 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Swan Bay's population at 2,993, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
2,993
Median age
49
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$247/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
2,993
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Swan Bay.
Local schools for Swan Bay
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Government School Catchment
Exeter High School
Exeter Primary School
Legana Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Swan Bay.
- What is the Swan Bay postcode?
- Swan Bay is in the 7252 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Launceston region.
- What is the average rent in Swan Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $247.
- What schools are in Swan Bay?
- There are 3 schools serving Swan Bay on this page, including Exeter High School, Exeter Primary School, Legana Primary 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 Windermere, Blackwall, Dilston, Gravelly Beach, Lanena.
- What is the population of Swan Bay?
- Swan Bay has approximately 2,993 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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