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SA · Holdfast Bay Council

Seacliff, 5049

Current weather

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83% humidity · 22.8 km/h wind · 13.2° / 10.8° today · 26.2 mm rain

Desirability score

55.6/100

1132nd in Australia

96% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Seacliff is a smaller suburban community in the Holdfast Bay area, home to around 2,117 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 59 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-29%), roughly 27.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $720 (flats $550, houses $880), median house prices near $1,681,500 (up 26% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 14 public transport stops within the suburb, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.

Population

Population
2,117
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$1,931
Dwelling vacancy
7.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
67 of 914
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
60%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
47 / 167 / 113

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

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$550
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$880
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$720
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
15
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,681,500
Median price change
+26.4%

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; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
59
Against the person
13
Against property
46
Rate per 1,000 residents
27.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 163 residents
State safety percentile
40.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
30
Decrease (daily rate)
-28.7%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault8
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental15
  • Other Theft15
  • Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime3
  • Sct - Residence4

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
1,094
  • Seacliff Community Kindergarten47 Kauri ParadePreschools
  • Seacliff Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1094

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

14 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Seacliff Railway Station
  • Stop 39 Brighton Rd - West side
  • Stop 43 Scholefield Rd - West side
  • Stop 43A Scholefield Rd - North side
  • Stop 43A Scholefield Rd - South side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

219 planning-related records

2026· 23 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Swimming Pool and Safety Fence
    46 WARATAH ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling
    591 BRIGHTON RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Child Care Facility, retaining walls, fencing associated carparking and landscaping
    1 SCHOLEFIELD RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Alterations and Additions to existing residence, partial demolition of existing residence, Tree removal.
    59 YACCA RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Land division one into two allotments (Torrens)
    34 PANORAMIC WAY SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Building alterations
    221 ESPLANADE SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (garage) - floor area of 71m²
    43 MARINE PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Building alterations comprising re-roof of existing dwelling from tiled roof to sheet metal cladding
    9 OZONE PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Swimming Pool and Safety Fence
    53 MYRTLE RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Swimming Pool & Safety Fences
    41 ACACIA ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Torrens title land division creating 2 allotments from 1 allotment
    72 MYRTLE RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • Removal of one Regulated Tree (gum tree) due to poor structural health and safety risks. The tree is in declining condition with significant limb encroachment over the primary overhead power lines servicing the dwelling, posing a fire risk and utility failure hazard.
    41 YACCA RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling and three storey detached dwelling
    34 PANORAMIC WAY SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Building Alterations - repair of Fire Damage, Wall and ceiling lining, bathroom renovation, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical
    223 ESPLANADE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • Torrens title land division creating 3 allotments from 2 allotments
    44 MAITLAND TCE SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Proposed three storey dwelling
    28 PANORAMIC WAY SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, deck and carport
    62 MARINE PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • Alteration of an existing retaining wall.
    22 LUCY MAY DR SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Three storey detached dwelling
    32 PANORAMIC WAY SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Dwelling alterations and additions
    83 YACCA RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
  • removal of condition 7 of Develoment Alpplication ID 24025217
    13 PORTLAND ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • Land Division – 2 into 12 allotments (including future ‘reserve’ allotment and a ‘super lot’), earthworks, construction of future roads and associated infrastructure and two (2) stormwater detention basins (within Reserve 5002 and Lot 8005)
    1 CLUBHOUSE RD SEACLIFF SA 5049;7 -23 OCEAN BVD SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    UNIT 4 37 YOUNG ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
2025· 17 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Renovation to existing Early learning centre. Re-roof, external cladding, external window and interior alterations. All like for like.
    41 KAURI PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding (garage)
    43 MARINE PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • Verandah and carport structure
    UNIT 1 13 KAURI PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • Retrofit for opening roof verandah
    63 MYRTLE RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • ESP Upgrade works
    23 KAURI PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049;UNIT 4 23 KAURI PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Two level detached dwelling with cellar, verandah and swimming pool
    23 WARATAH ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Installation of a precast concrete pool and associated filtration equipment
    UNIT 2 17 KAURI PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • Removal of 44 regulated trees and 10 significant trees
    1 CLUBHOUSE RD SEACLIFF SA 5049;7 -23 OCEAN BVD SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • Removal 2 significant trees
    23 WARATAH ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool install
    51 KAURI PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Variation to previously approved developments (DAs 25025667, 23037611 & 24034779) comprising: - slight increases in overall building heights - window and balustrade modifications - alterations to boundary walls and fencing - revisions to balcony and alfresco layouts - internal layout refinements and associated external detailing adjustments.
    53 MARINE PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment

  • October 2025

  • Verandah
    UNIT 3 25 -27 ACACIA ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • Alterations and addition to existing dwelling and verandah
    44 ACACIA ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • Fibreglass swimming pool installation & associated safety barrier
    45 WARATAH ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers
    49A KAURI PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • 2 into 2 Allotment Boundary Realignment
    44 MAITLAND TCE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and safety barrier & shed
    17 ACACIA ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

61 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • The Craft BakerBakery
  • Bbq
  • Bench (17)
  • Bicycle Parking (4)
  • Stop 38A Kauri Parade - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 39 Brighton Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 39A Kauri Parade - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 40 Brighton Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 40A Kauri Parade - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 41 Brighton Road - West sideBus stop

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Heritage

19 state heritage places

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Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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)
6
Parks (OSM)
4

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
55.6/100
National rank
1132nd in Australia
State rank
67th in SA
Peer rank
#6 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#9 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
96%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Common Assaultcrime8
  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime15
  • Other Theftcrime15
  • Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crimecrime3
  • Sct - Residencecrime4
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