Swan Reach, SA 5354 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Swan Reach is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5354, home to 271 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Loxton Waikerie local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 105 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 271
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $828 /week
- Median personal income
- $529 /week
- Median family income
- $1,083 /week
- Average household size
- 1.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Mid Murray
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barker
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $650
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Swan Reach Area School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 4 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 90.7% of the 257 resolvable premises in Swan Reach. 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: 90.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 13 across postcode 5354 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 28% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 6 violent offences, 5 property damage, 1 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Swan Reach?
Swan Reach (SA 5354) had 271 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the Mid Murray local government area.
What is the median rent in Swan Reach?
The median advertised rent in Swan Reach is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Swan Reach?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Swan Reach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Swan Reach Area School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Swan Reach?
Swan Reach is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (90.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Swan Reach?
Across postcode 5354, 13 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (6), property damage (5), vehicle theft (1). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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