Swanhaven at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
196
Median age 65
The brief
What to know about Swanhaven.
The postcode for Swanhaven is 2540 (NSW).
Swanhaven (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW.
Swanhaven has roughly 196 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Swanhaven 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Swanhaven's population at 196, with a median age of 65. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 39% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
196
Median age
65
Family households
62%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
196
Median age: 65
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Swanhaven.
Local schools for Swanhaven
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sussex Inlet Public School
Sanctuary Point Public School
St Georges Basin Public School
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Frequently asked
About Swanhaven.
- What is the Swanhaven postcode?
- Swanhaven is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Swanhaven?
- Swanhaven is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Swanhaven?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Swanhaven?
- There are 11 schools serving Swanhaven on this page, including Sussex Inlet Public School, Sanctuary Point Public School, St Georges Basin Public School.
- How walkable is Swanhaven?
- Swanhaven has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Swanhaven?
- Swanhaven is close to Cudmirrah, Berrara, Sussex Inlet, Mondayong, Bendalong.
- What is the population of Swanhaven?
- The population of Swanhaven is approximately 196 (2021 Census). The median age is 65.
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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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