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Swan Hill, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Swan Hill is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 11,508. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
11,508 Population 3/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
14.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$25,485 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,485 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$132,400 home value, $662/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population11,508
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,485
Per Capita$25,485
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$132,400
Rent$662
Ownership67.2%
Housing Units4,603

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain14.2 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Population11,508
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates-35.3378°, 143.5544°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation14.2 inches (360 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,485
Median Age38.0 years

About Swan Hill

Swan Hill is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 11,508. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Swan Hill has a population of 11,508 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 3,668.6 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,508
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
3,668.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Swan Hill vs Australia Average

The median household income in Swan Hill is $25,485, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,485 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $490, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,093 business establishments.

Income: Swan Hill vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,485
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,485
Avg Weekly Wage$490

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,093

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Swan Hill is $132,400, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $662 (43% below the national average of $1,163). 67.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,603 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$132,400
53% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$662
43% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.2%
Owner-Occupied67.2%
Renter-Occupied32.8%
Housing Units4,603

Property Tax

Climate in Swan Hill

Swan Hill has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.7°C), the coldest is Jul (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 300 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.7°C / 76°F 16.1° / 33.3° 26.2
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 16.2° / 32.5° 22.4
Mar 20.9°C / 70°F 13° / 28.8° 16.8
Apr 16.7°C / 62°F 9.4° / 24° 21.4
May 12.6°C / 55°F 6.4° / 18.9° 22.9
Jun 10°C / 50°F 4.5° / 15.6° 25.8
Jul 9.1°C / 48°F 3.5° / 14.7° 26.3
Aug 10.3°C / 51°F 4° / 16.6° 27.2
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 5.4° / 20.2° 26.6
Oct 16.3°C / 61°F 8.1° / 24.5° 24.1
Nov 20°C / 68°F 11.7° / 28.4° 37.8
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 13.9° / 31° 22.5
Swan Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area3,668.6 sq mi (9,501.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-35.3378°N, 143.5544°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.2"
63% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 10, 2003.

Oct 27, 2001 12 km ENE of Swan Hill, Australia M4.2 12 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 149 km
Jun 11, 1990 60 km SW of Hay, Australia M3.2 91 km
Mar 10, 2003 Victoria, Australia M3.1 42 km
Nov 4, 2002 57 km SW of Hay, Australia M3.1 93 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 1.1 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
April 62°F (16°C) 1.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
July 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in

Swan Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Swan Hill

Institution Type Founded Website
Sunraysia Institute of TAFE College

Schools in Swan Hill

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Mary MacKillop College
Son Centre Christian College
Swan Hill North Primary School
Swan Hill Primary School
St Mary's Primary School
Swan Hill College
Swan Hill Specialist School
Woorinen District Primary School
OneSchool Global Swan Hill Campus
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Radio Stations near Swan Hill

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Swan Hill

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum

Libraries in Swan Hill

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Swan Hill Regional Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Swan Hill

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Swan Hill Farmers Market

Hotels in Swan Hill

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burke and Wills Motor Inn
Murray Downs Golf Resort

Restaurants in Swan Hill

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barrels
Java Spice
Kam's Chinese Restaurant
Niko Niko
Princess of Ming
Quo vadis
Royal Indian Club
Spoons Riverside
Swan Hill Club
The Mira

Cafes in Swan Hill

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arc Espresso
Boo's Place
Bowser Bean
Cafe 202
Cafe on Karinie
Jilarty Gelato Bar & Café
Logan Street Corner Store
Tan's Tuckerbox
Tea Time

Cinemas in Swan Hill

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Showbiz Cinemas Swan Hill

Theatres in Swan Hill

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Swan Hill Theatre Group

Clinics in Swan Hill

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Swan Hill Medical Group

Veterinaries in Swan Hill

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pye Street Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Swan Hill

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Swan Hill

Gas Stations in Swan Hill

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Ampol
Ampol
Ampol
BP
Holts Swan Hill
Liberty
Shell
United

Banks in Swan Hill

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac

Golf Courses in Swan Hill

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Murray Downs Golf Course
Swan Hill City Golf and Bowls Club
Ultima Golf Club

Airports Near Swan Hill

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balranald AirportBZDMedium Airport
Kerang AirportKRAMedium Airport
Swan Hill AirportSWHMedium Airport
Birchip AirportSmall Airport
Cohuna AirportSmall Airport
Lake Leagur AirportSmall Airport
Manangatang AirportSmall Airport
Moulamein AirportSmall Airport
Natya AirportSmall Airport
Normanville AirportSmall Airport
Pyramid Hill AirportSmall Airport
Quambatook AirportSmall Airport
Sea Lake AirportSmall Airport
Wycheproof AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Swan Hill

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Swan Hill Post Shop
Woorinen South LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Swan Hill

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Seed Community Church
St Mary's Catholic Church
St Paul's Lutheran Church
Swan Hill Anglican Church
Swan Hill Christian Centre
Swan Hill Church of Christ and The Grain Shed
Swan Hill Presbyterian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swan Hill

What is the population of Swan Hill?

Swan Hill has a population of 11,508 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 3,668.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Swan Hill expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,485, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $132,400 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $662 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Swan Hill?

Swan Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.2 inches.

How is the job market in Swan Hill?

Swan Hill has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $490. There are 1,093 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Swan Hill?

The median home value in Swan Hill is $132,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $662. The homeownership rate is 67.2%.

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