Karuah vs Swan Bay (Port Stephens)
The verdict
Karuah is more affordable, with a median house price of $643K versus $730K in Swan Bay (Port Stephens). Karuah rates higher for liveability (29 vs 22). Swan Bay (Port Stephens) rates higher for education (36 vs 14).
Scores
KaruahSwan Bay (Port Stephens)
| Karuah | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 14 | 19 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 14 | 36 |
| Liveability | 29 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Karuah | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,618 | 310 |
| Median age | 50 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,061 | $1,156 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.1% | 21.3% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 78.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Karuah Moderate Growth · Swan Bay (Port Stephens) Moderate Growth
Property
| Karuah | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $643K | $730K |
| Median unit price | $500K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 16.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Karuah | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 124 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 247 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,174 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,933 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Karuah | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 863 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Karuah · Swan Bay (Port Stephens)
Transport
| Karuah | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 10.4 km |
Liveability
| Karuah | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 154.6 km | 147.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.7 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 21.2 km | 21.1 km |
Population & growth
| Karuah | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,618 | 310 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,845 | 353 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,061 | 395 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.34% | 3.30% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Karuah or Swan Bay (Port Stephens)?
Karuah is more affordable, with a median house price of $643K versus $730K.
Which has better public transport, Karuah or Swan Bay (Port Stephens)?
Karuah and Swan Bay (Port Stephens) have similar transport scores.
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