Overall score
Exeter
31.5/100
Swan Point
25.6/100
Exeter for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Exeter
31.5/100
Swan Point
25.6/100
Crime rate
Exeter
1514.9 / 1k
Swan Point
3876.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Exeter
5
Swan Point
7
Population
Exeter
759
Swan Point
300
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Exeter | Swan Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.5/100 | 25.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 1514.9 / 1k | 3876.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 7 |
| Population | 759 | 300 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Exeter reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Swan Point is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Exeter is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Swan Point answers with nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Exeter sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Swan Point.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Exeter, while Swan Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.