Swansea Heads at a glance
Median house
$1,350,000
+7.8% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
609
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Swansea Heads.
The postcode for Swansea Heads is 2281 (NSW).
The median house price in Swansea Heads is $1,350,000.
Swansea Heads (2281) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW. The median house here is $1,350,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +7.8% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
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
Houses change hands at $1,350,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 77% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.8%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $270,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +7.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,350,000
+7.8% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$1,350,000
+7.8% annual growth
$316,800
609
Median age: 46
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.43% (median rent $370/wk against a $1,350,000 price tag). Units yield 6.24% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (14%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +7.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.43%
Based on $1,350,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20266.24%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+7.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202683%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 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.
5-year trajectory
at +7.8%/yr
2021
$927K
5-year change
+46%
2026
$1.4M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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 median house price in Swansea Heads?
- The median house price in Swansea Heads, NSW 2281 is $1,350,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +7.8%.
- What is the Swansea Heads postcode?
- Swansea Heads is in the 2281 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Swansea Heads?
- Swansea Heads is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2281, 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?
- The population of Swansea Heads is approximately 609 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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