Swan Bay (Port Stephens) vs Twelve Mile Creek
The verdict
Swan Bay (Port Stephens) rates higher for education (36 vs 13). Twelve Mile Creek rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Swan Bay (Port Stephens) is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 7.7 km).
Scores
Swan Bay (Port Stephens)Twelve Mile Creek
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Twelve Mile Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 36 | 13 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Twelve Mile Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 310 | 159 |
| Median age | 52 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,156 | $933 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.3% | 9.9% |
| Born in Australia | 78.7% | 78.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 1.9 |
Growth: Swan Bay (Port Stephens) Moderate Growth · Twelve Mile Creek Moderate Growth
Property
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Twelve Mile Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $855K | 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) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Twelve Mile Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 323 | 1,258 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 323 | 1,258 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 968 | 3,145 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,516 | 18,239 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Twelve Mile Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Swan Bay (Port Stephens) · Twelve Mile Creek
Transport
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Twelve Mile Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| 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) | 10.4 km | 4.3 km |
Liveability
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Twelve Mile Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 7.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 147.6 km | 150.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.6 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 21.1 km | 28.0 km |
Population & growth
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Twelve Mile Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 310 | 159 |
| Estimated 2025 | 353 | 181 |
| Projected 2041 | 395 | 203 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.30% | 3.29% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Swan Bay (Port Stephens) or Twelve Mile Creek?
Twelve Mile Creek has the higher transport score (Swan Bay (Port Stephens) 0/100 vs Twelve Mile Creek 35/100).
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