Point Lonsdale vs Swan Bay
The verdict
Point Lonsdale rates higher for transport (25 vs 0). Swan Bay rates higher for education (82 vs 77).
Scores
Point LonsdaleSwan Bay
| Point Lonsdale | Swan Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 30 |
| Transport | 25 | 0 |
| Education | 77 | 82 |
| Liveability | 37 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Point Lonsdale | Swan Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,788 | 103 |
| Median age | 61 | 61 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,554 | $784 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.6% | 60.4% |
| Born in Australia | 82.2% | 87.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2 |
Growth: Point Lonsdale High Growth · Swan Bay High Growth
Property
| Point Lonsdale | Swan Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $757K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -7.5% | 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
Safety
| Point Lonsdale | Swan Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 238 | 971 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 53 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 132 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,267 | 1,942 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Point Lonsdale | Swan Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,093 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Point Lonsdale · Swan Bay
Transport
| Point Lonsdale | Swan Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 23.1 km | 25.8 km |
Liveability
| Point Lonsdale | Swan Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.7 km | 840 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 59.6 km | 53.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 5.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 24.5 km | 25.9 km |
Population & growth
| Point Lonsdale | Swan Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,788 | 103 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,200 | 114 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,652 | 154 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.61% | 2.57% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Point Lonsdale or Swan Bay?
Point Lonsdale has the higher transport score (Point Lonsdale 25/100 vs Swan Bay 0/100).
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