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Victoria · Postcode 3585
Swan Hill postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 303 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Swan Hill at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
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 Hill vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Swan Hill | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,390 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $235 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Swan Hill is a locality 303 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3585. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Swan Hill.
According to the 2021 Census, Swan Hill has a population of 11,186 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,390, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 473 (4.2% of residents).
Housing in Swan Hill includes a median weekly rent of $235, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 4,348 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 67.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Swan Hill scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 7 schools in the Swan Hill area, including Swan Hill College, St Mary's School, St Mary MacKillop College and others.
Swan Hill is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Swan Hill details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3585 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 11,186 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,390/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $754/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $235 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 126.6 km² |
| Population Density | 88/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,348 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 473 (4.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.3396318 |
| Longitude | 143.5524803 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 303 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Swan Hill |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,148 (19.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,253 (11.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,981 (26.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,454 (21.9%) |
| 65+ years | 2,346 (21.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,203 (10.8%) |
| Asthma | 1,203 (10.8%) |
| Diabetes | 556 (5.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 509 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 342 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 231 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 96 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 319 (7.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,495 (35.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,667 (39.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 781 (18.3%) |
Schools in Swan Hill
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Swan Hill. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Swan Hill
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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.