Castle Donnington vs Swan Hill
The verdict
Castle Donnington rates higher for education (44 vs 39). Swan Hill rates higher for transport (70 vs 0). Castle Donnington is closer to the coast (292.8 km vs 301.4 km).
Scores
Castle DonningtonSwan Hill
| Castle Donnington | Swan Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 61 |
| Transport | 0 | 70 |
| Education | 44 | 39 |
| Liveability | 14 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castle Donnington | Swan Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 139 | 11,186 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,541 | $1,390 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.0% | 25.1% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 80.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Castle Donnington Declining · Swan Hill Declining
Property
| Castle Donnington | Swan Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $420K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $329K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 20.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Castle Donnington | Swan Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 384 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 125 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 769 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,439 | 8,251 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castle Donnington | Swan Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 10 |
| Government | 0 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 966 |
See the full school list on each profile: Castle Donnington · Swan Hill
Transport
| Castle Donnington | Swan Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.4 km | 5.2 km |
Liveability
| Castle Donnington | Swan Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 23 |
| Parks | 0 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 292 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 292.8 km | 301.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 293.2 km | 301.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Castle Donnington | Swan Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 139 | 11,186 |
| Estimated 2025 | 139 | 10,760 |
| Projected 2041 | 133 | 10,716 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | -0.97% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Castle Donnington or Swan Hill?
Swan Hill has the higher transport score (Castle Donnington 0/100 vs Swan Hill 70/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs
Castle Donnington
vs