NSW · Northern Beaches Council
Seaforth, 2092
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Updated
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Seaforth is a practical mid-sized suburb in Northern Beaches, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local eateries and coffee spots give the area a friendly, everyday social rhythm. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates excellent overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 7,384
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $4,184
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 126 of 2,395
- Median monthly mortgage
- $4,333
- Employment rate
- 61.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 72 / 182 / 116
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 (January to March 2026)
- $2,400
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. 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
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 161
- Against the person
- 48
- Against property
- 73
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 154 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -0.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault12
- Fraud12
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment17
- Malicious Damage To Property16
- Other Theft10
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,165
- Seaforth Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
112 public transport stops in this suburb
- Battle Bvd At Manly Rd
- Manly Rd At Avona Cres
- Manly Rd At Avona Cres
- Manly Rd Opp Avona Cres
- Manly Rd Opp Avona Cres
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksFrenchs Forest Rd, Ellery Parade04 May 2026 – 08 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
533 planning-related records
2026· 22 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool40 PEACOCK STREET SEAFORTH 2092Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure41C CASTLE CIRCUIT SEAFORTH 2092Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation49 GURNEY CRESCENT SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 JENNER STREET SEAFORTH 2092Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 MAGARRA PLACE SEAFORTH 2092Withdrawn
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)18 SEAFORTH CRESCENT SEAFORTH 2092Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure41 ELLERY PARADE SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool32 CASTLE CIRCUIT SEAFORTH 2092Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 BLIGH CRESCENT SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Waterway structures - minor alterations; Jetty; Mooring Pen11 SEAFORTH CRESCENT SEAFORTH 2092Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 SALISBURY SQUARE SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation149A SEAFORTH CRESCENT SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure91 SEAFORTH CRESCENT SEAFORTH 2092Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 HARVEY STREET SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 GURNEY CRESCENT SEAFORTH 2092Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 BARINGA AVENUE SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 ELLERY PARADE SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support137A SEAFORTH CRESCENT SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation22 EDGECLIFFE ESPLANADE SEAFORTH 2092Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 MANLY ROAD SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 FRENCHS FOREST ROAD SEAFORTH 2092Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies3 AINSLEE PLACE SEAFORTH 2092Determined
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool46 EDGECLIFFE ESPLANADE SEAFORTH 2092Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure41 ELLERY PARADE SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 KEMPBRIDGE AVENUE SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 ABERNETHY STREET SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure161A SEAFORTH CRESCENT SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure29 BATTLE BOULEVARD SEAFORTH 2092Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Residential Accommodation109a Seaforth Crescent, Seaforth 2092Deferred Commencement
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure96 SEAFORTH CRESCENT SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 YATAMA STREET SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation28 MAGARRA PLACE SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 GURNEY CRESCENT SEAFORTH 2092Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses43 PONSONBY PARADE SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 43A ETHEL STREET SEAFORTH 2092Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 BARINGA AVENUE SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation25 FROMELLES AVENUE SEAFORTH 2092Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure173A SEAFORTH CRESCENT SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool45 HOPE STREET SEAFORTH 2092Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 CASTLE CIRCUIT SEAFORTH 2092Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
269 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Vintage CellarsAlcohol
548 Sydney Road, Seaforth
- Art5martArt
Ethel Street
- Seaforth BakehouseBakery
- Staple BakeryBakery
Unit 1 28 Montauban Avenue
- Taste of BelgiumBakery
549
- Bbq
- Anita SchumannBeauty salon
Ethel Street
- Bench (9)
- Bicycle Parking
- Bicycle Repair Station
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bantry Bay ReservePark
- Bligh ParkPark
- Ellerys Punt ReservePark
- Ross Street ReservePark
- Sangrado ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 4
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- ClinicDalwood Avenueclinic
- Optimal Care ChiropracticMontauban Avenuealternative
- Seaforth Child Youth and Family Health Centreclinic
- Seaforth PharmacySydney Roadpharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Ethel Street Preschoolkindergarten
- Little Dovekindergarten
- Seaforth Childcare centrekindergarten
- Seaforth Kindergartenkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 31
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
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
- 75.0/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 2% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 65th in Australia
- State rank
- 25th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #12 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #16 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Alan Ave after Palmerston Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Anita SchumannamenitiesEthel Streetbeauty
- Art5martamenitiesEthel Streetart
- Balance Thaiamenitiesrestaurant
- Balgowlah RSL Memorial Club, Ethel Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Bantry Bay Ovalamenitiespitch
- Battle Bvd at Manly Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Battle Bvd at Seaforth Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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