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Swan Hill

VIC 3585 · Swan Hill

11,186 (2021) → 10,760 est. (2025) · Declining

61
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

11,186
Population
$420K
Median house (2024)
67
Safety score
70
Transport score

Swan Hill is a declining suburb in Swan Hill, VIC 3585, about 302km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $420K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 10 schools, a transport score of 70/100, and is about 301km inland. Swan Hill has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.

301.8 km
To Melbourne CBD
301.4 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
5.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

11,186
Population
38
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,390
vs NSW median-24.9%
Bachelor degree or higher25.1%
Born in Australia80.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,609 / 337 / 368

Top countries of birth: India (1.87%), Malaysia (1.64%), Vietnam (1.29%), Philippines (1.13%), Italy (0.95%)

Top languages: Punjabi (1.74%), Vietnamese (1.46%), Italian (1.17%), Mandarin (1%), Tagalog (0.52%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$420K+20.1%
Median house (2024)
$329K-5.6%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

67
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

43
Break & enter dwelling384/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
14
Motor vehicle theft125/100k
86
Domestic assault769/100k
2
Robbery18/100k
81
Non-domestic assault724/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 923 (all categories, latest year)8,251 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

29

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

11
Within 10km10 in suburb
5
Govt (suburb)
3
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 959 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1032
  • St Mary MacKillop CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1028
  • Swan Hill Christian SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 986
  • Swan Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 947
  • Swan Hill CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 945
  • Swan Hill North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 931
  • Swan Hill Specialist SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 895
  • OneSchool Global Vic - Swan Hill CentreCombined · Independent
  • Swan Hill College-FLO CampusSecondary · Government
  • St Mary MacKillop College - The Technology CentreSecondary · Catholic

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Woorinen District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 909

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

70
1Train
47Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationSwan Hill Railway (5.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.5°C
Summer max
12.3°C
Winter max
560mm
Rainfall/yr
6.6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

44 in suburbSupermarkets
2323 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2424 in suburbParks
1111 in suburbPlaygrounds
292292 in suburbPools
88 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
33 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
8585 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSwan Hill District Health (4.7 km)
Nearest vet4.9 km
Nearest airportMildura (181.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

39

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

8
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
85
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

18

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

24
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

3

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

72

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

7
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
7
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.25

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

66

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

6
Long Day Care
4
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services12
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 12 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.07

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Declining
Annual growth rate-0.97%
Projected population 204110,716
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Swan Hill

Is Swan Hill safe?

Swan Hill has a residential safety score of 67/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,251 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Swan Hill?

In Swan Hill, the .

How far is Swan Hill from Melbourne CBD?

Swan Hill is about 301.8 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Swan Hill?

Swan Hill has 10 schools, with an average ICSEA of 966 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Swan Hill?

Swan Hill has a transport score of 70/100, including 1 train station and 47 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.