Southern Downs
Swanfels
Swanfels at a glance
Median house
$330,000
Median unit
$216,720
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
131
Median age 55
About
Welcome to Swanfels.
Swanfels (4371) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland. The median house here is $330,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Swanfels has roughly 131 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $330,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $216,720, roughly 34% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $66,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Swanfels on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$330,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $216,720.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$235/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
$330,000
$216,720
131
Median age: 55
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.70% (median rent $235/wk against a $330,000 price tag). Units yield 7.56% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (5%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.70%
Based on $330,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20267.56%
Based on $216,720 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Swanfels's population at 131, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
131
Median age
55
Family households
68%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Swanfels 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 4 government primary.
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 Swanfels.
Local schools for Swanfels
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Yangan State School
Maryvale State School
Freestone State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Swanfels.
- What is the median house price in Swanfels?
- The median house price in Swanfels, QLD 4371 is $330,000. The median unit price is $216,720. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Swanfels postcode?
- Swanfels is in the 4371 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
- What is the average rent in Swanfels?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $235, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Swanfels?
- There are 5 schools serving Swanfels on this page, including Yangan State School, Maryvale State School, Freestone State School.
- How walkable is Swanfels?
- Swanfels has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Swanfels?
- Swanfels is close to Mount Sturt, Yangan, Emu Vale, Upper Freestone, Danderoo.
- What is the population of Swanfels?
- Swanfels has approximately 131 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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