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Living in Swan Hill

Swan Hill is a city in Australia. Swan Hill had a population of 11,186 in August 2021. Median personal income was A$754 per week in August 2021. Foreign-born residents accounted for 13.2% of the population in 2021.

Which Australia-wide rules apply when you move to Swan Hill?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in AustraliaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Swan Hill.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median rent was A$235 per week, and median monthly mortgage repayment was A$1,300 in August 2021.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Swan Hill yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings4,762 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings4,348 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Median Weekly Rent Aud235 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

13.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,472 people of 11,186 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 1.6% in March 2026. Median household income was A$1,390 per week in August 2021.

Unemployment across cities in AustraliaUnemployment in Swan Hill is 1.6%. Of 100 cities with data, 29 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 1% to under 2%41–2Swan Hill 1.6%9 cities: 2% to under 3%92–323 cities: 3% to under 4%233–429 cities: 4% to under 5%294–518 cities: 5% to under 6%185–69 cities: 6% to under 7%96–73 cities: 7% to under 8%37–82 cities: 8% to under 9%28–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–102 cities: 13% to under 14%213–14

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment Full Time Count3,146 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Employment rate58 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Median Household Income Aud Week1,390 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Median Personal Income Aud Week754 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,711 EUR/month31 Dec 2021www.abs.gov.au6Official
Unemployment rate1.6 %country median 4.4%31 Mar 2026DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 20267Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Swan Hill. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Workforce Australia — Public employment service

Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Swan Hill. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Language Other Than English At Home Share Percent12.35 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Swan Hill. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) — State Language Course

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For eligible migrants, humanitarian entrants.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridfree
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Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) — Newcomer Adaptation

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For humanitarian entrants.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Swan Hill.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Swan Hill average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Swan Hill average monthly precipitation, mm010203040262017212727292831293725JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 33.4 · Feb 32.4 · Mar 28.7 · Apr 23.9 · May 18.8 · Jun 15.3 · Jul 14.8 · Aug 16.6 · Sep 20.4 · Oct 24.4 · Nov 28.3 · Dec 30.8 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SWAN HILL AERODROME5Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 16.2 · Feb 16 · Mar 13 · Apr 9.2 · May 6.4 · Jun 4.2 · Jul 3.6 · Aug 3.9 · Sep 5.8 · Oct 8.1 · Nov 11.8 · Dec 13.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SWAN HILL AERODROME5Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 24.8 · Feb 24.2 · Mar 20.8 · Apr 16.5 · May 12.6 · Jun 9.8 · Jul 9.2 · Aug 10.3 · Sep 13.1 · Oct 16.3 · Nov 20.1 · Dec 22.4 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SWAN HILL AERODROME5Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 25.8 · Feb 20.1 · Mar 17.1 · Apr 20.5 · May 26.5 · Jun 26.9 · Jul 28.7 · Aug 27.5 · Sep 30.9 · Oct 28.7 · Nov 36.6 · Dec 25.1 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SWAN HILL AERODROME5Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Australia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Australia cities
Portland11,230 residentsColac11,352 residentsCamden Haven10,914 residentsMackay10,545 residentsEsperance12,003 residentsNewcastle - Maitland12,272 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 126.6 km² in 2016. Population density was 88.3 people per km² in 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Swan Hill residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport86.8%Foreign residents13.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area126.6 km²1 Jul 2016Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.3Official
Foreign-resident share19.8 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics1Official
Foreign residents1,472 people10 Aug 2021Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.2Official
Population density88.27 people/km²30 Jun 2021Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation.4Official
Population Female5,858 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Population Male5,324 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Population11,186 people10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Population over time25 published observations, 2001–2025
Population in Swan Hill by year, residents9,97010,43810,90711,37520012005201120152021202510,747residents

Population rose 6.6% between 2001 and 2025, from 10,077 to 10,747.

International community in Swan Hill

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons11,186100.0%
Australia8,96780.2%
Elsewhere (excludes country of birth not stated)1,47213.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G09 PERSONS total across age groups and sex · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total11,186100.0%
Australia8,96780.2%
Country of birth not stated7386.6%
India2091.9%
Malaysia1841.6%
Vietnam1441.3%
Philippines1261.1%
Italy1060.9%
England1020.9%
China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)(c)870.8%
Born elsewhere(d)720.6%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Afghanistan660.6%
New Zealand500.4%
South Africa450.4%
Indonesia440.4%
Pakistan340.3%
Sri Lanka220.2%
Nepal210.2%
Zimbabwe180.2%
Netherlands160.1%
Scotland150.1%
Fiji130.1%
Canada120.1%
Mauritius110.1%
United States of America110.1%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)(c)90.1%
Ireland80.1%
Thailand80.1%
Egypt70.1%
Germany70.1%
Iraq70.1%
Korea, Republic of (South)70.1%
Taiwan70.1%
Singapore60.1%
Bangladesh40.0%
Iran40.0%
France30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Citizenship

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons11,186100.0%
Australian citizen9,51785.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Is Swan Hill a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 44–64%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 56–72%
Student63%strong on education, weak on safety · range 55–71%
Family64%strong on family, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Retirement58%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 45–71%
Foreign residents1,472 people10 Aug 2021Official source · Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.
Population11,186 people10 Aug 2021Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia
Dwellings4,762 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Employment rate58 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)1,711 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Official source · www.abs.gov.au
Unemployment rate1.6 %31 Mar 2026Independent source · DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad13.16 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Households4,348 households31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Labour force participation rate59.8 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Median age38 years10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment Aud1,300 AUD/month10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Swan Hill when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Swan Hill?

The median gross salary is 1,711 EUR/month. Source: www.abs.gov.au.

What is the unemployment rate in Swan Hill?

The unemployment rate is 1.6 %. Source: DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026.

How many people live in Swan Hill?

The published population is 11,186 people. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia.

How many foreign residents live in Swan Hill?

1,472 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality..

Is Swan Hill a good place to live?

Swan Hill may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Australia live in Swan Hill?

The official country of birth distribution records 8,967 people (80.2%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Swan Hill, Australia: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/au/swan-hill/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-08-10
  3. Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA. geo.abs.gov.au · checked 2016-07-01
  4. Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-06-30
  5. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station SWAN HILL AERODROME WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. www.abs.gov.au abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-27
  7. DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026 DEWR · dewr.gov.au · checked 2026-07-26

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