Swansea Heads NSW 2281 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Swansea Heads is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2281). The median sale price is $1.71M (+170% since 2013). The median weekly rent is $630/week, a gross rental yield of about 1.9%. It has a population of about 609 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $710,000 |
| 2017 | $920,000 |
| 2020 | $1,135,000 |
| 2021 | $1,570,000 |
| 2024 | $1,252,500 |
| 2025 | $1,705,000 |
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 (96% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 609
- Median age: 46
- Median weekly household income: $2,083
- Average household size: 2.7
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1042 · 81th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1027 · 74th 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).
Transport
Nearest station: Fassifern Station (train), about 14 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Swansea Heads?
The median sale price in Swansea Heads NSW 2281 is $1,705,000, up 170% since 2013. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Swansea Heads?
The median weekly rent in Swansea Heads (postcode 2281) is $630 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Swansea Heads?
The estimated gross rental yield in Swansea Heads is about 1.9%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
Nearby suburbs
- Swansea 2281
- Caves Beach 2281
- Blacksmiths 2281
- Pinny Beach 2281
- Pelican 2281
- Belmont South 2280
- Murrays Beach 2281
- Marks Point 2280
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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.