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Swan Bay, VIC 3225
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,270,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$680,000
market range $325K-$700K
Gross Yield (houses)
2.2%
1yr Growth
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Swan Bay market and investor summary
In Swan Bay, VIC 3225, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.2%. At 1.9% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.2% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 110 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Swan Bay: people, income and schools
Swan Bay has a resident population of roughly 103, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 18% over five years. At a median age of 61, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 81% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $41,000 a year (about $780 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Locally, around 33% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 2 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. Swan Bay sits about 54 km from the CBD.
- Population
- 103
- +18% over 5yr
- Median age
- 61 years
- Median household income
- $41,000/yr
- Households renting
- 14%
- Family households
- 50%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 1108
- Unemployment
- 2.0%
- Distance to CBD
- 54 km
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Swan Bay
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What should I check before investing in Swan Bay?
Swan Bay has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Tight rental market (1.9% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Swan Bay?
The median property price in Swan Bay, VIC 3225 is $680K for units.
What rental yield does Swan Bay show?
The gross rental yield in Swan Bay is 2.2% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in Swan Bay?
The current vacancy rate in Swan Bay is 1.9%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Swan Bay?
Swan Bay has a population of approximately 103 residents, with a median age of 61.
What schools are near Swan Bay?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Swan Bay. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Swan Bay's population growing?
The population of Swan Bay has grown about 18% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Swan Bay from the CBD?
Swan Bay is about 54 km from the CBD.
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