Swan Reach Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Swan Reach Compares
Swan Reach vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Swan Reach | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $828 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $650 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 59 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Swan Reach is a locality 100 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5354. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Mid Murray.
According to the 2021 Census, Swan Reach has a population of 271 with a median age of 59. The median weekly household income is $828, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 8 (3.0% of residents).
Housing in Swan Reach includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $650, with 123 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Swan Reach scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Swan Reach is served by Swan Reach Area School.
Swan Reach is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Swan Reach Details
| Postcode | 5354 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 271 |
| Median Age | 59 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $828/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $529/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $650 |
| Average Household Size | 1.7 persons |
| Area | 382.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 123 |
| Australian Citizens | 73.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (3.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -34.567778 |
| Longitude | 139.599722 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 100 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Mid Murray |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 14 (5.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 16 (5.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 36 (13.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 108 (39.9%) |
| 65+ years | 94 (34.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 52 (19.2%) |
| Asthma | 37 (13.7%) |
| Diabetes | 30 (11.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 13 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 12 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 12 (4.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (5.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 52 (45.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 31 (27.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 25 (21.9%) |
Schools in Swan Reach
Suburbs Near Swan Reach
Same Postcode (5354)
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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.