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Swansea, NSW 2281
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,395,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$790,000
market range $700K-$825K
Gross Yield
-
1yr Growth (houses)
+15.0%
market range +2.5% to +20.0%
Investment snapshot for Swansea
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Swansea market and investor summary
Swansea sits in NSW, postcode 2281. House prices have moved +15.0% over the past year and +21.6% over three years. At 1.7% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.7% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 71 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Swansea: people, income and schools
Swansea has a resident population of roughly 5,044, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 53, it reads as an older, established demographic, and families account for 62% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $54,000 a year (about $1,040 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). Locally, around 38% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 8 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 60 for walkability and 5 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 5,044
- +6% over 5yr
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $54,000/yr
- Households renting
- 28%
- Family households
- 62%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 8
- avg ICSEA 997
- Unemployment
- 4.2%
- Walk score
- 60/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Swansea
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What should I check before investing in Swansea?
Swansea has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +15.0% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +21.6% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Swansea?
The median property price in Swansea, NSW 2281 is $790K for units.
What does recent house price growth show for Swansea?
House prices in Swansea are up 15.0% over the past year and up 21.6% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Swansea?
The current vacancy rate in Swansea is 1.7%. 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 Swansea?
Swansea has a population of approximately 5,044 residents, with a median age of 53.
What schools are near Swansea?
There are 8 schools within roughly 5km of Swansea. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Swansea's population growing?
The population of Swansea has grown modestly, about 6% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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