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New South Wales · Postcode 2324
Swan Bay postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 148 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Swan Bay at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Swan Bay vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Swan Bay | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,833 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $310 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,916 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Swan Bay is a locality 148 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2324. It falls within the Mid North Coast region. The local government area is Richmond Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Swan Bay has a population of 357 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,833, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The Indigenous population is 22 (6.2% of residents).
Housing in Swan Bay includes a median weekly rent of $310, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,916, with 103 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Swan Bay scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Swan Bay is part of the Great Lakes statistical area in New South Wales.
Swan Bay details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2324 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 357 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,833/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $659/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,916 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 38.5 km² |
| Population Density | 9/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 103 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 22 (6.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -32.6740762 |
| Longitude | 151.9228485 |
| Distance from Sydney | 148 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mid North Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Great Lakes |
| Local Government | Richmond Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Paterson |
| State Electorate | Upper Hunter |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 62 (17.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 60 (16.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 75 (21.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 105 (29.4%) |
| 65+ years | 55 (15.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 39 (10.9%) |
| Asthma | 31 (8.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 14 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 13 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (2.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 12 (12.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 49 (52.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 32 (34.4%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.