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Swan Hill

VIC 3585 • Rest of VIC

11,186
Population (2021)
$39,208
Median Income
126.58 km²
Area
$235/wk
Median Rent
Regional CentreMurray RiverAgriculturalCountry Living

About Swan Hill

Swan Hill is a major regional city on the Murray River, 340 kilometres northwest of Melbourne. With around 11,000 residents, it serves as the commercial hub for a vast agricultural region spanning the Victoria-NSW border. The Pioneer Settlement tourist attraction celebrates the region's river heritage.

Life here centres on the Murray River—houseboating, fishing, and water sports define leisure time. The city provides good regional services, and the surrounding irrigation district produces stone fruit, grapes, and vegetables. Swan Hill attracts those seeking genuine country living, often in agriculture or regional services.

Swan Hill falls under postcode 3585 and is governed by Swan Hill Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3585
Urban Area
Swan Hill
LGA / Council
Swan Hill
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.36°, 143.52°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
126.58 km²
Elevation
74m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Beveridge Street & McCrae Street Swan Hill 3585 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Beveridge Street Swan Hill 3585 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$235
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5.9%

210 state housing + 45 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,905
Census 2021
11,186
▲ 2.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,408
Income 2021
$39,208
▲ 24.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,967
Born Overseas 1,472

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 209
  • 2. Malaysia 184
  • 3. Vietnam 144
  • 4. Philippines 126
  • 5. Italy 106
  • 6. England 102
  • 7. China 87
  • 8. Afghanistan 66
  • 9. New Zealand 50
  • 10. South Africa 45

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 4,327
English 4,176
Irish 1,332
Scottish 1,094
Italian 667
German 436
Australian Aboriginal 420
Chinese 203
Indian 152
Filipino 146

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,900
Both parents born in Australia
1,856
Both parents born overseas
651
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.6%
No Religion
39.1%
Islam
2.9%
Sikhism
1.5%
Buddhism
1.1%
Hinduism
0.8%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
747 (6.7%)
5-14 years
1,401 (12.5%)
15-19 years
563 (5.0%)
20-24 years
690 (6.2%)
25-34 years
1,643 (14.7%)
35-44 years
1,338 (12.0%)
45-54 years
1,133 (10.1%)
55-64 years
1,321 (11.8%)
65-74 years
1,116 (10.0%)
75-84 years
813 (7.3%)
85+ years
417 (3.7%)

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