Swan Hill
Blessed by year-round sunshine and a glorious position on the banks of the Murray, Swan Hill is at the centre of a highly productive agricultural area. As well as being a service hub for the region, Swan Hill offers a range of recreational and sporting activities on and around the river.
Swan Hill is in the Swan Hill Rural City Council area.
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Location information
Climate
In summer (January), Swan Hill's average minimum temperature is 15.2 degrees, and the average maximum is 31.2. In winter (July) average temperatures range from a minimum of 4.1 to a maximum of 14.4. The town's average annual rainfall is 348.5mm.
Population
9684 (Source: ABS Census 2006).
Cultural diversity
Around 12 percent of people living in Swan Hill were born outside Australia.
Migrants have settled in Swan Hill from:
- Italy (1.4%)
- England (1.0%)
- New Zealand (0.4%)
- Scotland (0.3%)
- Afghanistan (0.3%)
Around 10 percent of people living in Swan Hill speak a language other than English at home.
Languages spoken in Swan Hill include:
- Italian (2.7%)
- Dari (0.2%)
- Arabic (0.2%)
- Cantonese (0.2%)
- Bengali (0.2%)
Finding a job
Key industries and employers
The top five industries by employment in Swan Hill are:
| Industry | School education | Hospital | Cafes, restaurants & takeaway food stores | Supermarkets & grocery stores | Road freight transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | 6.8 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
Local skill shortages
Skill shortages in Swan Hill occur in the following occupations:
- Accountants
- Automotive electricians
- Civil engineers
- Community workers
- General electricians
- Motor mechanics
- Nursery people
- Registered nurses
- Structural steel and welding tradespeople
- Welfare workers
Job search links
To see jobs currently available in Swan Hill, visit:
Lifestyle information
Housing and accommodation
In the year to April 2008, the median price of houses sold in Swan Hill was $205,500.
In December 2007, the median rent for a two-bedroom flat in Swan Hill was $160 per week, and the median rent for a three-bedroom house was $198 per week.
For information about local hotels, motels and caravan parks, visit the Swan Hill Online accommodation directory.
To find a local real estate agent, visit the REIV agent directory, type 'Swan Hill' into the search box, select 'suburb' and then press 'search'.
Healthcare
Swan Hill District Hospital is the main health service in Swan Hill. For information about healthcare providers in the Swan Hill area, please visit the Victorian Better Health Channel's health services directory.
More information on Victoria's healthcare system can be found in the Health & Medical section.
Schools
For information on schools in Swan Hill, visit the Schools Online website and search for ‘Swan Hill’. More information on Victoria's education system can be found in the Education & Childcare section.
Travel
Distance and travel time
Swan Hill is 344km north west of Melbourne. You can travel from Swan Hill to Melbourne by:
- car (4 hours 15 minutes)
- train (4 hours 15 minutes)
- train & coach (4 hours 15 minutes
Nearby towns are:
Public transport
Buses operate around Swan Hill, and between the town and surrounding areas. For specific routes and timetables, please visit the regional bus information on VicLink and select from the drop down list.
Places of worship
For information about where you can practice your faith, please visit your religion's Australian website. To find it, visit Google, type in the name of your religion, and select 'pages from Australia'.
Sport and recreation
For more information about sport and recreation in Swan Hill, please visit the Swan Hill Rural City Council website.
Swan Hill attractions
- Discover the town's colonial heritage at the Pioneer Settlement museum
- Catch an historic paddle steamer down the Murray
- Land a fish on the banks of the Murray
- Drink in the region's natural beauty in the Nyah and Vinifera State Forests
- Winter Racing Carnival (June)
- Italian Fiesta (July)
- Australian Inland Wine Show (October)
Migration tools
Last updated: 22 January 2009
State Government of Victoria