Swansea Heads, NSW 2281 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Swansea Heads is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2281, home to 609 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 97 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 609
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,083 /week
- Median personal income
- $804 /week
- Median family income
- $2,274 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lake Macquarie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,992
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Pelican Flat Public School
- Blacksmiths Public School
- Swansea Public School
- Swansea High School
- Caves Beach Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 16 bus stops
- Lambton Pde At Hamilton St
- Northcote Av Before Pacific Dr
- Northcote Av At Lambton Pde
- Northcote Av Opp Francis St
- Northcote Av Before Francis St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 13 parks and reserves
- 8 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 37.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 54.9% of the 277 resolvable premises in Swansea Heads. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 54.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 45.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 896 across postcode 2281 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 240 other offences, 222 violent offences, 135 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Swansea Heads?
Swansea Heads (NSW 2281) had 609 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Swansea Heads?
The median advertised rent in Swansea Heads is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Swansea Heads?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Swansea Heads covering government sectors. Nearest include: Pelican Flat Public School (2.2 km), Blacksmiths Public School (2.2 km), Swansea Public School (2.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Swansea Heads?
Swansea Heads is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Swansea Heads?
Across postcode 2281, 896 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (240), violent (222), theft (135). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Swansea Heads?
In Swansea Heads, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (37 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Swansea Heads?
16 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Swansea Heads centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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