Swan Reach
VIC 3903 · East Gippsland
861 (2021) → 879 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Swan Reach is a moderate growth suburb in East Gippsland, VIC 3903, about 255km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Swan Reach are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 15/100, and is about 11km inland. Swan Reach has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.18%), Scotland (1.05%), New Zealand (0.93%), Germany (0.7%), Thailand (0.7%)
Top languages: Greek (0.58%), Mandarin (0.46%), Bengali (0.35%), Italian (0.35%), Filipino (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1008 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Swan Reach Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 969
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tambo Upper Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1016
- Nungurner Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1014
- Metung Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 1033
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Swan Reach
Is Swan Reach safe?
Swan Reach 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 2,323 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Swan Reach from Melbourne CBD?
Swan Reach is about 255.2 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Swan Reach?
Swan Reach has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 969 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Swan Reach?
Swan Reach has a transport score of 15/100 and 5 bus stops.