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Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW)

32 km²

Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW) is characterised by a somewhat older age profile and slightly below-average household incomes.

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📍 Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population310▼ -29.1%since 2011 Median age52 yrs▲ +23.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.1%People aged 65 and over27.7%Children under 158.4%People in a de facto relationship11.3%▲ +0.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 34%, followed by Seniors (65+) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)33.9%

Seniors (65+)27.7%

Young adults (25–44)17.7%

Youth (15–24)11.0%

Children (0–14)8.4%

Marital status

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (14%).

Married49%
Never married29%
Divorced14%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia78.7%

England2.6%

New Zealand1.9%

Ancestry

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (37%) and Scottish (13%).

English45.2%

Australian42.6%

Scottish14.8%

Irish11.3%

Italian1.0%

Dutch1.0%

Language

People using another language at home3.9%

Language used at home

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only86.5%

Religion

People with no religion34.2%

Religious affiliation

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is Christianity at 58%, followed by No religion (40%) and Other religions (2%).

Christianity58%
No religion40%
Other religions2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1231.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.3%

Highest year of school

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is Year 10 at 38%, followed by Year 12 (35%) and Year 9 or below (20%).

Year 1033.7%

Year 1231.1%

Year 9 or below17.9%

Year 115.1%

Highest qualification level

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 48%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV32.9%

Bachelor degree14.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.2%

Postgraduate degree4.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.8%

Certificate I / II1.8%

Field of qualification

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is Engineering & related at 18%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Architecture & building (15%).

Engineering & related14.6%

Management & commerce12.8%

Architecture & building11.6%

Education10.4%

Society & culture9.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.7%

Health5.5%

Agriculture & environment4.3%

Natural & physical sciences2.4%

Creative arts2.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$495▲ +5.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,156▲ +21.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,333▲ +2.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.7%

Household income distribution

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (24%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49935.5%

$1,500–$2,99921.8%

Under $65019.1%

$4,000 or more8.2%

$3,000–$3,9994.5%

Personal income distribution

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is Under $650 at 58%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65049.3%

$650–$1,49920.1%

$1,500–$2,99912.3%

$3,000 or more2.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.5%People with a mental health condition12.6%People needing help with daily activities10.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is None at 60%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (10%).

None53.5%

One condition23.2%

Two conditions9.0%

Three or more3.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is Mental health at 22%, followed by Arthritis (22%) and Other condition (15%).

Mental health12.6%

Arthritis12.3%

Other condition8.4%

Asthma7.4%

Heart disease5.2%

Diabetes3.5%

Cancer2.6%

Lung condition1.6%

Stroke1.6%

Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.4%People providing unpaid care18.0%People caring for children unpaid18.0%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework30.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -10.7%since 2011 One-parent families13.0%People living alone14.5%▲ +12.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is Couples with children at 47%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children47%
Couples without children38%
One-parent families13%
Other families2%

Household size

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is 2 people at 47%, followed by 3 people (20%) and 1 person (15%).

2 people44.5%

3 people19.1%

1 person14.5%

4 people10.9%

6 or more3.6%

5 people2.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +75.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,400▼ -17.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting14.5%Homes owned outright41.8%Separate (detached) houses89.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms73.6%▼ -12.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (39%) and Rented (15%).

Owned outright43%
Owned with a mortgage39%
Rented15%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is Separate house at 88%, followed by Other dwelling (13%).

Separate house88%
Other dwelling13%

Bedrooms per home

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 2 bedrooms (10%).

3 bedrooms33.6%

4 bedrooms33.6%

2 bedrooms10.0%

1 bedroom8.2%

5 or more6.4%

Studio / none4.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $550–$749 (50%).

$350–$54925.0%

$550–$74925.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 39%, followed by Under $1,000 (21%) and $1,800–$2,999 (21%).

$1,000–$1,79926.8%

Under $1,00014.6%

$1,800–$2,99914.6%

$3,000 or more12.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.7%▲ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 41%, followed by 1 vehicle (23%) and 4 or more (20%).

2 vehicles39.4%

1 vehicle22.0%

4 or more19.3%

3 vehicles11.0%

No vehicle3.7%

How people get to work

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is Car (driver) at 63%, followed by Worked at home (29%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)51.6%

Worked at home23.4%

Car (passenger)3.1%

Walked3.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years20.2%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate8.1%Labour-force participation47.9%Employed full-time55.5%

Industries people work in

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (17%) and Construction (15%).

Health care & social assistance15.6%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing13.3%

Construction11.7%

Transport & warehousing7.0%

Retail trade6.3%

Education & training6.3%

Mining5.5%

Public administration & safety5.5%

Accommodation & food3.9%

Manufacturing3.1%

Occupations people work in

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens - NSW), the largest group is Technicians & trades at 20%, followed by Managers (18%) and Clerical & administrative (16%).

Technicians & trades19.5%

Managers18.0%

Clerical & administrative16.4%

Professionals12.5%

Machinery operators & drivers10.9%

Labourers10.2%

Community & personal service8.6%

Sales workers3.9%

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