Swanhaven NSW

Postcode 2540 · Shoalhaven LGA

Swanhaven is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Shoalhaven local government area (postcode 2540). With a population of 196, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 65. Households earn a median income of $42K per year, with an average household size of 1.8 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Swanhaven is $749,000, having surged 18.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,560.

Public transport access includes 6 bus stops. The crime rate in the Shoalhaven LGA is below average at 3,609 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Swanhaven offers a gross rental yield of 4.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($749K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 17.8x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +18.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$749K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability17.8x Stretched
Price Momentum+18.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education1/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$749K
18.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$280
POPULATION
196
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age65
Household Size1.8
HH Income /wk$809
Personal Income /wk$462
Mortgage /mth$1,560
CRIME (Shoalhaven LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,609
Total Incidents3,999
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops6
Data: 2025