NSW · 2281

Swansea Heads

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Swansea Heads, NSW 2281.

Swansea Heads, NSW 2281

About Swansea Heads

Welcome to Swansea Heads

Swansea Heads is a locality on the Swansea peninsula between Lake Macquarie and the Pacific Ocean in New South Wales, Australia. It is part of Greater Newcastle, City of Lake Macquarie local government area.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Swansea Heads, NSW 2281.

Population

609

residents (2021)

Median age

46

years

Household income

$2,083

median, per week

Median rent

$380

per week

Median mortgage

$1,992

per month

Mortgage / income

22%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in Swansea Heads

$2.40m

26 Lambton Parade

land

Sold ~July 2026

$575k

66A Northcote Avenue

land

Sold ~July 2026

$1.28m

67 Northcote Avenue

house3 bd · 2 ba · 3 car

Sold ~July 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Properties & amenities in Swansea Heads

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Price map around Swansea Heads

Every listing for sale near Swansea Heads, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.

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Common questions

Swansea Heads suburb FAQ

Is Swansea Heads a good place to live?

Swansea Heads is a locality on the Swansea peninsula between Lake Macquarie and the Pacific Ocean in New South Wales, Australia. Swansea Heads is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 609.

What is the population of Swansea Heads?

Swansea Heads has a population of 609 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 46.

What suburbs are near Swansea Heads?

Suburbs near Swansea Heads include Swansea, Blacksmiths, Pelican, Caves Beach and Marks Point.