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Swan Reach, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Swan Reach is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 710. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
710 Population 0/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
30.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$18,827 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$18,827 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $592/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population710
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,827
Per Capita$18,827
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

B
Home Value$118,400
Rent$592
Ownership88.0%
Housing Units284

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain30.1 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population710
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-37.8333°, 147.8667°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation30.1 inches (765 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,827
Median Age51.0 years

About Swan Reach

Swan Reach is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 710. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Swan Reach has a population of 710 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,784.9 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

710
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
5,784.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Swan Reach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Swan Reach is $18,827, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,827 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $362, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 67 business establishments.

Income: Swan Reach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,827
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,827
Avg Weekly Wage$362

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)67

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Swan Reach is $118,400, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $592 (49% below the national average of $1,163). 88.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 284 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,400
58% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$592
49% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.0%
Owner-Occupied88.0%
Renter-Occupied12.0%
Housing Units284

Property Tax

Climate in Swan Reach

Swan Reach has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.8°C), the coldest is Jul (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 619 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 13.4° / 26.3° 52.3
Feb 19.6°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.8° 51.1
Mar 17.7°C / 64°F 11.4° / 24° 45.6
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 8.7° / 20.9° 51.2
May 12.2°C / 54°F 6.7° / 17.8° 33.9
Jun 10°C / 50°F 4.8° / 15.1° 63.3
Jul 9.5°C / 49°F 4.2° / 14.8° 46.3
Aug 10.2°C / 50°F 4.5° / 16° 34.9
Sep 11.9°C / 53°F 5.8° / 18° 47.2
Oct 13.9°C / 57°F 7.6° / 20.2° 59.6
Nov 16°C / 61°F 9.8° / 22.1° 69.8
Dec 17.7°C / 64°F 11.5° / 23.9° 63.3
Swan Reach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area5,784.9 sq mi (14,982.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8333°N, 147.8667°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 144 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 146 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 140 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 136 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 111 km
Jun 18, 2006 18 km ENE of Yarram, Australia M3.2 114 km
Jul 7, 2003 28 km SSE of Lakes Entrance, Australia M3.2 37 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 122 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 131 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 131 km
Jan 8, 2010 39 km N of Briagolong, Australia M2.8 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
February 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
July 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in

Swan Reach has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Swan Reach

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Swan Reach Primary School
Nungurner Primary School
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Radio Stations near Swan Reach

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Double J UNKNOWN

Museums in Swan Reach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bairnsdale Museum
Griffiths Sea Shell Museum
Krowathunkoolong Keeping Place
Paynesville Maritime Museum

Libraries in Swan Reach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bairnsdale Library0.0
Lakes Entrance Library0.0
Paynesville Library0.0

Hotels in Swan Reach

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Swan Reach Hotel

Gas Stations in Swan Reach

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Swan Reach General Store
Swan Reach Service Station

Breweries in Swan Reach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bullant Brewery

Airports Near Swan Reach

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bairnsdale AirportBSJMedium Airport
RAAF Base East SaleMedium Airport
Clydebank private AirstripSmall Airport
Fraser Island (Gippsland reserve) airstripSmall Airport
Gleneagles Park StationSmall Airport
Great Lakes Vi AirportSmall Airport
Kelly head airstripSmall Airport
Lakes Entrance AirportSmall Airport
Lakes Entrance AirportSmall Airport
Omeo AirportSmall Airport
Orbost AirportRBSSmall Airport

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 Reach

What is the population of Swan Reach?

Swan Reach has a population of 710 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,784.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Swan Reach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,827, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $118,400 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Swan Reach?

Swan Reach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.1 inches.

How is the job market in Swan Reach?

Swan Reach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $362. There are 67 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Swan Reach?

The median home value in Swan Reach is $118,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $592. The homeownership rate is 88.0%.

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