The predominant land usage in Swanbank is industrial, including the
Swanbank Power Station (). There are both current and historic mines in the area. The south-west of the locality is used for
grazing on native vegetation. The
Swanbank railway line enters the locality from the north (
Blackstone) and terminates in two
balloon loops. There are two railway stations: • Swanbank railway station () • Box Flat railway station () == History ==