Swan Bay, NSW 2471 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Swan Bay is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2471, home to 310 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lismore local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 573 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 310
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $1,156 /week
- Median personal income
- $495 /week
- Median family income
- $1,333 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Richmond Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,400
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Woodburn Public School
- Coraki Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- Woodburn Coraki Rd At Old Ferry Rd
- Woodburn Coraki Rd Opp Old Ferry Rd
- Woodburn Coraki Rd After Old Ferry Rd
- Woodburn Coraki Rd Opp Fletts Lane
- Swan Bay New Italy Rd At Woodburn Coraki Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 85.3% of the 292 resolvable premises in Swan Bay. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 85.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 14.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 209 across postcode 2471 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 62 violent offences, 41 property damage, 29 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Swan Bay?
Swan Bay (NSW 2471) had 310 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Richmond Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Swan Bay?
The median advertised rent in Swan Bay is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Swan Bay?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Swan Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Woodburn Public School (3.1 km), Coraki Public School (8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Swan Bay?
Swan Bay is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (85.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Swan Bay?
Across postcode 2471, 209 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (62), property damage (41), other (29). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Swan Bay?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Swan Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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