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SA · Mid Murray Council

Swan Reach, 5354

Current weather

11.4°CPartly cloudy

80% humidity · 19.7 km/h wind · 15.1° / 9.6° today · 1.2 mm rain

Desirability score

17.3/100

6698th in Australia

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Swan Reach (SA) is a small locality in the Mid Murray area, home to around 271 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows reported crime totals of around 13 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 48.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $360, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.

Population

Population
271
Median age
59
Median household income / week
$828
Dwelling vacancy
50.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
119 of 237
Median monthly mortgage
$650
Employment rate
30.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
17 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

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.

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$360

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
13
Against the person
6
Against property
7
Rate per 1,000 residents
48
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 45 residents
State safety percentile
63.3th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
2
Increase (daily rate)
+0.3%

Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Offences Against Property3
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury2
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
940
  • Swan Reach and Area KindergartenShowground RoadPreschools
  • Swan Reach Area SchoolCombined · ICSEA 940

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Nildottie Rd / Anzac Ave - East side (Swan Reach)
  • Nildottie Rd / Marks Landing Shack Rd - West side (Swan Reach)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Water ConnectionAnzac Avenue, Anzac Av02 Feb 2026 – 16 Nov 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

65 planning-related records

2026· 5 proposals

  • May 2026

  • Construction of a carport and verandah in association with an existing dwelling
    38 NILDOTTIE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
  • Construction of an agricultural building
    238 STOTT HWY SWAN REACH SA 5354Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Residential Outbuilding
    10 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 24026962 - Addition of 10 extra rooms and an increase in capacity to 25 persons
    238 STOTT HWY SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Land division in the form of a boundary realignment (3 into 2)
    16 -18 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354;37 ANZAC AV SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
2025· 10 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Demolition of existing carpark and boat ramp and the installation of a new boat ramp with an associated pontoon, additional mooring posts, remediation of the existing wharf retaining wall and river bank, and the construction of a new carpark
    LOT 1 BOWLING CLUB LANE SWAN REACH SA 5354Under Assessment

  • October 2025

  • Construction of a carport in association with an existing dwelling
    30 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Land division (2 into 3 allotments)
    35 -39 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Under Assessment

  • July 2025

  • 12m Span x 18m Long x 5.1m High, Zincalume, Corrugated profile Shed for storing hay & fodder.
    367 RIVER RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
  • Change of use of portion of an existing agricultural building to an observatory
    5577 STOTT HWY SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with attached covered deck and external stairs
    38 NILDOTTIE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Variation to existing planning consent (Application 23023342) - Alterations and additions to an existing hotel comprising a deck and additional bathrooms
    1 HASSE HILL RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • River Structure (Jetty)
    2 MARKS LANDING SHACK RD MARKS LANDING SA 5354;LOT 13 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Construction of a golf buggy storage shed
    187 NILDOTTIE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Elevated detached dwelling and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain
    LOT 1 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
2024· 18 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    44 ANZAC AV SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Construction of a two storey elevated detached dwelling with an attached deck, undercroft storage area / wet area, and 2 x 22.5kL rainwater tanks
    13 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Under Assessment

  • September 2024

  • Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure, retaining walls and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain
    LOT 2 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
  • Elevated detached dwelling with part ground floor enclosure and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain
    5 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
  • Construction of a workers accommodation facility comprising 15 individual rooms, an amenities building, and a kitchen and lounge building
    238 STOTT HWY SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
  • Elevated detached dwelling, outbuilding, retaining walls and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain
    LOT 170 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • August 2024

  • Construction of an Agricultural Building
    5577 STOTT HWY SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Free standing Carport
    51 CONNORS RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • June 2024

  • Elevated detached dwelling and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain.
    LOT 21 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Under Assessment
  • Install new piles and pump support structure in the River Murray adjacent to the existing structure.
    LOT 1 BOWLING CLUB LANE SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
  • Construction of an elevated dwelling with associated undercroft area, covered balcony, patio and external stairs (UMR) and fences.
    LOT 12 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Shed extension
    58 CONNORS RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Under Assessment
  • Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached deck, external staircase, and an undercroft wet area/storage shed, and a jetty
    LOT 10 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
  • FREESTANDING CARPORT
    30 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
  • Installation of new gangway and floating pontoon (replacement)
    13 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Under Assessment
  • Construction of two storey tourist accommodation with attached balcony, carport and ancillary retaining walls and earthworks
    LOT 11 ANZAC AV SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • April 2024

  • Construction of three agricultural buildings and associated rainwater tanks
    LOT 31W NILDOTTIE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Establishment of a houseboat mooring site
    LOT 26 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354;LOT 751 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
2023· 7 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached deck, external staircase, and an undercroft storage/wet area
    LOT 3 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • November 2023

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    LOT 170 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
  • Installation of an inground swimming pool with associated safety fencing and pump/filtration equipment
    19 NILDOTTIE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • October 2023

  • Fencing and associated excavation and filling in a flood plain
    35-39 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made
  • Construction of an elevated detached dwelling with an attached covered balcony, external staircase, and an undercroft storage and wet area
    LOT 6 RIVER RESERVE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

  • August 2023

  • Alterations and additions to an existing hotel comprising a covered deck (alfresco) and additional bathrooms
    1 HASSE HILL RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Under Assessment
  • Re-establishment of an existing caravan park, comprising the installation of 7 cabins, 8 caravan sites, 1 camp site, a mixed use building (administration/shared amenities/managers residence), a storage building, and bbq area
    35-39 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
17.3/100
National rank
6698th in Australia
State rank
683rd in SA
Peer rank
#161 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#259 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Other Offences Against Propertycrime3
  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime3
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime2
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime1
  • 12m Span x 18m Long x 5.1m High, Zincalume, Corrugated profile Shed for storing hay & fodder.planning367 RIVER RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Lodged 21 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to an existing hotel comprising a covered deck (alfresco) and additional bathroomsplanning1 HASSE HILL RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Lodged 21 Aug 2023 · Under Assessment
  • Change of use of portion of an existing agricultural building to an observatoryplanning5577 STOTT HWY SWAN REACH SA 5354Lodged 18 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a carport and verandah in association with an existing dwellingplanning38 NILDOTTIE RD SWAN REACH SA 5354Lodged 14 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a carport in association with an existing dwellingplanning30 VICTORIA ST SWAN REACH SA 5354Lodged 13 Oct 2025 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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