Swan Vale

Children under 15 make up 25.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 45, the area has a high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 14.3%, far above the state average.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those with recorded ancestry are primarily English (51.4%), Irish (37.1%), and Australian (34.3%).

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 68.6%, while 25.7% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. Education levels are generally lower than the state average, with 44.8% of residents completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,874, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical personal weekly income is $575, which is well below the national average of $805.

Long-term health conditions are common here, affecting 34.3% of people—well above the national figure of 27.7%. Additionally, 8.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.0% of residents participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. The area also has a very high rate of former Defence Force members at 13.3%.

First Nations residents in the area are notably young, with a typical age of just 6 years. Their typical personal income of $1,875 is far above the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes in Swan Vale are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. Most are couples with children (63.6%), and there are no one-parent families.

Housing costs are much lower than in other areas, with typical weekly rents at $237 and monthly home-loan payments at $1,300, both of which are far below state averages.

The area is entirely without public transport, recording zero routes or stops. This makes the community completely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 10.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

About 56.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the New South Wales average of 58.7%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk of any home.