Side by sideSuburb comparison

Swans Lagoon vs Down River.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Swans Lagoon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Swans Lagoon (930) sits above Down River (921).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Swans Lagoon edges out on average school ICSEA (930 vs 921).

Common questionsSwans Lagoon vs Down River

Common questions

Does Swans Lagoon or Down River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Swans Lagoon scores 930 vs 921 in Down River. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Swans Lagoon
Metric
Down River

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$230/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$196/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$187/wk
100.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
12
Population
3,771
29
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
15
930
Avg ICSEA
921

Climate

Annual rainfall
1036 mm
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).