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Swan Bay Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Swan Bay Compares
Swan Bay vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| 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
| 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 |
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
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
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%) |
Suburbs Near Swan Bay
Same Postcode (2324)
More Swan Bay Data
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.