Mid Murray Council
Swanport
Swanport at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
157
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Swanport.
Swanport (5253) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia.
Swanport has roughly 157 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Swanport 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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Swanport's population at 157, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
157
Median age
40
Family households
82%
Lone person
14%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
157
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Swanport.
Local schools for Swanport
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Government School Catchment
Fraser Park Primary School
Murray Bridge High School
Murray Bridge South Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Swanport.
- What is the Swanport postcode?
- Swanport is in the 5253 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- What is the average rent in Swanport?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Swanport?
- There are 8 schools serving Swanport on this page, including Unity College, Fraser Park Primary School, Murray Bridge High School.
- How walkable is Swanport?
- Swanport has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Swanport?
- Swanport is close to Riverglen, Monteith, Monteith, Long Flat, Murray Bridge South.
- What is the population of Swanport?
- Swanport has approximately 157 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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