Swansea
NSW 2281 · Lake Macquarie
5,044 (2021) → 5,298 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Swansea is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2281, about 96km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.07M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Swansea has an overall score of 48/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 42/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2281 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.15%), New Zealand (1.09%), Philippines (0.59%), Germany (0.32%), Scotland (0.3%)
Top languages: Indonesian (0.18%), Tagalog (0.14%), Italian (0.12%), Korean (0.12%), Spanish (0.12%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1004 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1041
- Swansea Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 923
Nearby (within 10km)
- Caves Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1019
- Swansea High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 972
- Pelican Flat Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 981
- Blacksmiths Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1004
- Marks Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 935
- Wangi Wangi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 987
- Nords Wharf Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1023
- Coal Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 1065
- Arcadia Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 971
- St Francis Xavier's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.4kmICSEA 1048
- Rathmines Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 996
- Gwandalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 953
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Swansea
Is Swansea safe?
Swansea has a residential safety score of 42/100, 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 8,882 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Swansea?
In Swansea, the median house price is $1.07M and the median unit price is $790K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Swansea from Sydney CBD?
Swansea is about 95.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 248 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Swansea?
Swansea has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 982 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Swansea?
Swansea has a transport score of 46/100 and 66 bus stops.