Caves Beach vs Swansea
The verdict
Swansea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.37M in Caves Beach. Caves Beach rates higher for education (51 vs 39). Caves Beach is closer to the coast (530 m vs 2.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Caves Beach rates higher (47 vs 41/100 in Swansea).
Scores
| Caves Beach | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 48 |
| Transport | 43 | 46 |
| Education | 51 | 39 |
| Liveability | 55 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caves Beach | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,016 | 5,044 |
| Median age | 49 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,628 | $1,037 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.2% | 16.3% |
| Born in Australia | 85.6% | 85.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Caves Beach Moderate Growth · Swansea Moderate Growth
Property
| Caves Beach | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.37M | $1.06M |
| Median unit price | $941K | $769K |
| House price YoY | 11.7% | 6.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Caves Beach | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 274 | 337 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 249 | 238 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 722 | 615 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,158 | 9,992 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caves Beach | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,001 | 995 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caves Beach · Swansea
Transport
| Caves Beach | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 66 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.5 km | 12.2 km |
Liveability
| Caves Beach | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 530 m | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 94.4 km | 95.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 600 m | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Caves Beach | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,016 | 5,044 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,218 | 5,298 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,496 | 5,647 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 1.24% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caves Beach or Swansea?
Caves Beach has the higher residential safety score (Caves Beach 47/100 vs Swansea 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Caves Beach or Swansea?
Swansea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.37M.
Which has better schools, Caves Beach or Swansea?
Caves Beach has a higher average school ICSEA (Caves Beach 1001 vs Swansea 995; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Caves Beach or Swansea?
Swansea has the higher transport score (Caves Beach 43/100 vs Swansea 46/100).
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