Lake Macquarie City Council
Swansea Heads
Swansea Heads at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
609
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Swansea Heads.
Swansea Heads (2281) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Swansea Heads has roughly 609 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Swansea Heads 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 15 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Swansea Heads's population at 609, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
609
Median age
46
Family households
80%
Lone person
19%
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
609
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
23
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
10
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Swansea Heads.
Local schools for Swansea Heads
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Government School Catchment
Swansea High School
Pelican Flat Public School
Blacksmiths Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Swansea Heads.
- What is the Swansea Heads postcode?
- Swansea Heads is in the 2281 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Swansea Heads?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Swansea Heads?
- There are 20 schools serving Swansea Heads on this page, including St Patrick's Primary School, Swansea High School, Pelican Flat Public School.
- How walkable is Swansea Heads?
- Swansea Heads has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Swansea Heads?
- Swansea Heads is close to Little Pelican, Blacksmiths, Caves Beach, Swansea, Pelican.
- What is the population of Swansea Heads?
- Swansea Heads has approximately 609 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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