Nedlands vs Swanbourne
The verdict
Nedlands rates higher for liveability (97 vs 80). Swanbourne rates higher for transport (92 vs 83). Swanbourne is closer to the coast (920 m vs 4.9 km).
Scores
NedlandsSwanbourne
| Nedlands | Swanbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 88 |
| Transport | 83 | 92 |
| Education | 93 | 94 |
| Liveability | 97 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Nedlands | Swanbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,561 | 4,592 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,832 | $3,418 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 76.9% | 71.2% |
| Born in Australia | 62.4% | 72.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Nedlands Moderate Growth · Swanbourne Moderate Growth
Property
| Nedlands | Swanbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Nedlands | Swanbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 312 | 305 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,013 | 1,002 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nedlands | Swanbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,164 | 1,158 |
See the full school list on each profile: Nedlands · Swanbourne
Transport
| Nedlands | Swanbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 74 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Nedlands | Swanbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 26 | 3 |
| Parks | 12 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 13 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.9 km | 920 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.1 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 910 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Nedlands | Swanbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,561 | 4,592 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,953 | 4,934 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,534 | 5,077 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.14% | 1.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Nedlands or Swanbourne?
Nedlands and Swanbourne have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Nedlands or Swanbourne?
Nedlands has a higher average school ICSEA (Nedlands 1164 vs Swanbourne 1158; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Nedlands or Swanbourne?
Swanbourne has the higher transport score (Nedlands 83/100 vs Swanbourne 92/100).
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