Southern Downs
Swan Creek
Swan Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19.2k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Swan Creek.
Swan Creek (4370) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland.
Swan Creek has roughly 19,195 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 Creek 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, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Swan Creek's population at 19,195, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
19,195
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19,195
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Southern Downs Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,811
total offences in 2026 across the Southern Downs Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
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 Creek.
Local schools for Swan Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Freestone State School
Yangan State School
Non-Government Schools
The School of Total Education
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Frequently asked
About Swan Creek.
- What is the Swan Creek postcode?
- Swan Creek is in the 4370 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
- What is the average rent in Swan Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Swan Creek?
- There are 4 schools serving Swan Creek on this page, including Freestone State School, Yangan State School, The School of Total Education.
- How walkable is Swan Creek?
- Swan Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Swan Creek?
- Swan Creek is close to The Hermitage, Freestone, Junabee, Sladevale, Yangan.
- What is the population of Swan Creek?
- Swan Creek has approximately 19,195 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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