Swansea NSW 2281 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Swansea is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2281). The median sale price is $895k (+134% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $630/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.7%. It has a population of about 5,044 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $700,000 |
| 2022 | $860,000 |
| 2023 | $785,000 |
| 2024 | $887,500 |
| 2025 | $920,000 |
| 2026 | $895,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $360 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (74% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 5,044
- Median age: 53
- Median weekly household income: $1,037
- Average household size: 2.2
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 900 · 12th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 874 · 8th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Swansea
- Swansea Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Fassifern Station (train), about 12.6 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Swansea?
The median sale price in Swansea NSW 2281 is $895,000, up 134% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Swansea?
The median weekly rent in Swansea (postcode 2281) is $630 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Swansea?
The estimated gross rental yield in Swansea is about 3.7%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Swansea?
Schools located in Swansea include Swansea Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Murrays Beach 2281
- Pinny Beach 2281
- Swansea Heads 2281
- Caves Beach 2281
- Pelican 2281
- Blacksmiths 2281
- Marks Point 2280
- Wangi Wangi 2267
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.