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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Swan Bay (Vic.), VIC, 3225

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Suburb snapshot

Swan Bay (Vic.) is a small locality in the Greater Geelong area, home to around 103 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 2 offences in 2026, roughly 19.4 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
103
Median age
61
Median household income / week
$784
Dwelling vacancy
11.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
6 of 54
Median monthly mortgage
$2,296
Employment rate
53.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
2
Against the person
0
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
19.4
State safety percentile
12.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle1
  • B49 Other Theft1

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

2 planning-related records

2020· 2 proposals

  • May 2020

  • Construction of a Replacement Dwelling
    1329 Queenscliff RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Alterations and Additions to an Existing Outbuilding
    307 Fellows RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • SWAN BAY TOILET NEWPublic toilets
  • Shelter (3)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Recent changes

  • Alterations and Additions to an Existing Outbuildingplanning307 Fellows RoadLodged 06 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Replacement Dwellingplanning1329 Queenscliff RoadLodged 04 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime1
  • B49 Other Theftcrime1
  • SWAN BAY TOILET NEWamenitiestoilets
  • Shelteramenitiesshelter
  • Shelteramenitiesshelter
  • Shelteramenitiesshelter

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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