St Leonards vs Swan Bay
The verdict
St Leonards rates higher for transport (23 vs 0). Swan Bay rates higher for education (82 vs 50). Swan Bay is closer to the coast (840 m vs 2.0 km).
Scores
St LeonardsSwan Bay
| St Leonards | Swan Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 30 |
| Transport | 23 | 0 |
| Education | 50 | 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
| St Leonards | Swan Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,542 | 103 |
| Median age | 56 | 61 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,183 | $784 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.0% | 60.4% |
| Born in Australia | 76.1% | 87.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2 |
Growth: St Leonards High Growth · Swan Bay High Growth
Property
| St Leonards | Swan Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $730K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $558K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -7.2% | 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
| St Leonards | Swan Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 367 | 971 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 141 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 395 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,868 | 1,942 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| St Leonards | Swan Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: St Leonards · Swan Bay
Transport
| St Leonards | Swan Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 28.8 km | 25.8 km |
Liveability
| St Leonards | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 840 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 47.2 km | 53.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 5.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 27.0 km | 25.9 km |
Population & growth
| St Leonards | Swan Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,542 | 103 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,071 | 114 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,285 | 154 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.54% | 2.57% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, St Leonards or Swan Bay?
St Leonards has the higher transport score (St Leonards 23/100 vs Swan Bay 0/100).
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