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SA · Mid Murray Council
Swan Reach, 5354
Est. population · Jun 2025
261
Growth (1 yr)
+1.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.7%
Median age
59
Median income
$828/wk
Employment rate
30.9%
Languages at home
1.4%non-English
Most common: Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Mid Murray Council, Swan Reach keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer community and employment, plus safety relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Swan Reach snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$360/wk
Population (ERP)
261
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
50.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#159
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
65th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
78th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
21st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 18.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6802nd in Australia
- State rank
- 685th in SA
- Peer rank
- #159 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #256 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $360
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
261(June 2025)
+1.2% annual · +5.7% over 5 years · 78th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.2%
- 5-year growth
- +5.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +14
- Growth rank in SA
- 78th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~300), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 271
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $828
- Dwelling vacancy
- 50.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 119 of 237
- Median monthly mortgage
- $650
- Employment rate
- 30.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 108 / 0 / 0 (+ 7 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 13
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 49.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 45 residents
- State safety percentile
- 65th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Other Offences Against Property3
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 940
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 21th
School list
- Swan Reach and Area KindergartenShowground RoadPreschools
- Swan Reach Area SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 940 · 21th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 86 students · Top SEA quarter 5%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Nildottie Rd / Anzac Ave - East side (Swan Reach)
- Nildottie Rd / Marks Landing Shack Rd - West side (Swan Reach)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 3/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 7.38
Other(1)
- Waste Transfer Station
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Mannum District Hospital (48.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 30.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 32° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 57 mm · ~7 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 74 mm · ~9 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 85 mm · ~11 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 6 proposals
July 2026
- Construction of an electrical / irrigation controller shed (agricultural building)238 STOTT HWY SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
May 2026
- Construction of a carport and verandah in association with an existing dwelling38 NILDOTTIE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building238 STOTT HWY SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
March 2026
- Residential Outbuilding10 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 24026962 - Addition of 10 extra rooms and an increase in capacity to 25 persons238 STOTT HWY SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
January 2026
- Land division in the form of a boundary realignment (3 into 2)16 -18 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354;37 ANZAC AV SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition of existing carpark and boat ramp and the installation of a new boat ramp with an associated pontoon, additional mooring posts, remediation of the existing wharf retaining wall and river bank, and the construction of a new carparkLOT 1 BOWLING CLUB LANE SWAN REACH SA 5354Under Assessment
October 2025
- Construction of a carport in association with an existing dwelling30 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
September 2025
- Land division (2 into 3 allotments)35 -39 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Under Assessment
July 2025
- 12m Span x 18m Long x 5.1m High, Zincalume, Corrugated profile Shed for storing hay & fodder.367 RIVER RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
- Change of use of portion of an existing agricultural building to an observatory5577 STOTT HWY SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached covered deck and external stairs38 NILDOTTIE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
June 2025
- Variation to existing planning consent (Application 23023342) - Alterations and additions to an existing hotel comprising a deck and additional bathrooms1 HASSE HILL RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
March 2025
- River Structure (Jetty)2 MARKS LANDING SHACK RD MARKS LANDING SA 5354;LOT 13 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
February 2025
- Construction of a golf buggy storage shed187 NILDOTTIE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
January 2025
- Elevated detached dwelling and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainLOT 1 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
2024· 18 proposals
December 2024
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding44 ANZAC AV SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
October 2024
- Construction of a two storey elevated detached dwelling with an attached deck, undercroft storage area / wet area, and 2 x 22.5kL rainwater tanks13 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Under Assessment
September 2024
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure, retaining walls and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainLOT 2 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
- Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain5 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
- Construction of a workers accommodation facility comprising 15 individual rooms, an amenities building, and a kitchen and lounge building238 STOTT HWY SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
- Elevated detached dwelling, outbuilding, retaining walls and associated excavation and filling in a flood plainLOT 170 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
August 2024
- Construction of an Agricultural Building5577 STOTT HWY SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
July 2024
- Free standing Carport51 CONNORS RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
June 2024
- Elevated detached dwelling and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain.LOT 21 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Under Assessment
- Install new piles and pump support structure in the River Murray adjacent to the existing structure.LOT 1 BOWLING CLUB LANE SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
- Construction of an elevated dwelling with associated undercroft area, covered balcony, patio and external stairs (UMR) and fences.LOT 12 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
May 2024
- Shed extension58 CONNORS RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Under Assessment
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached deck, external staircase, and an undercroft wet area/storage shed, and a jettyLOT 10 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
- FREESTANDING CARPORT30 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
- Installation of new gangway and floating pontoon (replacement)13 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Under Assessment
- Construction of two storey tourist accommodation with attached balcony, carport and ancillary retaining walls and earthworksLOT 11 ANZAC AV SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
April 2024
- Construction of three agricultural buildings and associated rainwater tanksLOT 31W NILDOTTIE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
March 2024
- Establishment of a houseboat mooring siteLOT 26 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354;LOT 751 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached deck, external staircase, and an undercroft storage/wet areaLOT 3 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
November 2023
- Construction of a domestic outbuildingLOT 170 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
- Installation of an inground swimming pool with associated safety fencing and pump/filtration equipment19 NILDOTTIE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
October 2023
- Fencing and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain35-39 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
- Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached covered balcony, external staircase, and an undercroft storage and wet areaLOT 6 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to an existing hotel comprising a covered deck (alfresco) and additional bathrooms1 HASSE HILL RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Water ConnectionAnzac Avenue, Anzac Av02 Feb 2026 – 16 Nov 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 46.6 km away).
Coalition 60.3%Labor 39.7%
2.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Swan ReachLabor 40.5% · Coalition 59.5% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
- NildottieLabor 29.9% · Coalition 70.1% TPP (2025)12.4 km away
- Walker FlatLabor 45.3% · Coalition 54.7% TPP (2025)22.4 km away
- BlanchetownLabor 36.6% · Coalition 63.4% TPP (2025)24.2 km away
- SedanLabor 41.8% · Coalition 58.2% TPP (2025)31.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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