SA · Marion Council
Seacombe Heights, SA, 5047
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Seacombe Heights is a small locality in the Marion area, home to around 1,549 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 32 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-27%), roughly 20.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650 (flats $330, houses $650), median house prices near $1,230,000 (up 31% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 10 public transport stops within the suburb, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 1,549
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,917
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 33 of 609
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,850
- Employment rate
- 62.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 33 / 13 / 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
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $330
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,230,000
- Median price change
- +30.6%
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)
- 32
- Against the person
- 11
- Against property
- 21
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 20.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 141 residents
- State safety percentile
- 29.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 84
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -27.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault4
- Other Theft4
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
- Theft From Motor Vehicle6
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,038
- Seaview High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 1038
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 32 Seacombe Rd - South side
- Stop 33 Seacombe Rd - South side
- Stop 34 Seacombe Rd - South side
- Stop 40 Morphett Rd - South East side
- Zone C Seaview High School
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
113 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling with associated retaining, fencing and earthworks10 TRUSCOTT AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Under Assessment
May 2026
- Verandah and outbuilding (shed)9 LOMOND AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
April 2026
- Swimming pool, safety barrier and associated earthworks2 TRUSCOTT AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Installation of Stratco Gable Garage and Outback Cooldek21 LOMOND AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
March 2026
- Louvre verandah15 GRAND VIEW DR SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Two storey dwelling additions with associated deck15 OSMAN AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Under Assessment
February 2026
- Variation of Development Application 23010467 by removal of fixed obscure glazing to window in retreat.35 BRAESIDE AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation (including verandah), carport and associated earthworks20 CRYSTAL ST SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated fencing, retaining and earthworks4 BRAESIDE AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
January 2026
- Deck and retaining wall55 ALPINE RD SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Dwelling addition10 TARNHAM RD SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
2025· 29 proposals
December 2025
- Ancillary Accommodation87 BRAESIDE AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Concrete sleeper retaining wall2 CAMELOT CR SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Under Assessment
- Installation of permeable shade structure126 SEACOMBE HEIGHTS RD SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
November 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)5 GRAFTON ST SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling addition with associated earthworks5 GRAFTON ST SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool with associated Safety Features and earthworks26 GALWAY AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Verandah1 SYDNEY AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Addition to existing dwelling75 BRAESIDE AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
October 2025
- Carport51 BRAESIDE AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and additions, swimming pool101 BRAESIDE AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Under Assessment
September 2025
- Proposed deck and verandah629 MORPHETT RD SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Under Assessment
- Verandah and deck and carport12 CALUM GR SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling by way of partial conversion of a garage parking space to a pool room, associated bathroom, extension to existing alfresco, replacement of roof cladding materials (tiles to colorbond), partial conversion of an outbuilding (shed to gazebo), associated landscaping.109 BRAESIDE AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
August 2025
- Above ground swimming pool with associated safety features, earthworks and deck2 ROYSTON CR SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
July 2025
- Swimming pool, associated safety features and earthworks9 LOMOND AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing building, lower and upper levels additions and alterations including garage and crossover modifications15 TRUSCOTT AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Installation of Stratco shed1 SYDNEY AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
June 2025
- VERANDAH16 LOMOND AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Demolition of existing shed and proposed new shed31 GALWAY AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 24041906 – extend boundary replacement retaining and fences24 BRAESIDE AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Verandah7 TRUSCOTT AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
May 2025
- Alterations, and addition in the form of a replacement deck and verandah along the front of existing residence30 CALUM GR SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
April 2025
- Dwelling additions and verandah29 GRAND VIEW DR SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Variation to application 100/2018/414: removal of dwelling addition, to be replaced with an extension of the verandah31 TRUSCOTT AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of a shed (outbuilding) and associated earthworks34 GALWAY AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
February 2025
- Boundary realignment (2 into 2 allotments)11 BRAESIDE AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047;9 BRAESIDE AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Variation to DA 22022699 by way of increased height of carpark slab and inclusion of outbuilding under car park slab.60 ALPINE RD SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Under Assessment
January 2025
- Two storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall and fencing9 LOMOND AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Decision Made
- Replacement and additional combined retaining walls and fences, and associated earthworks24 BRAESIDE AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 32 Seacombe Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 33 Seacombe Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 34 Seacombe Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 37 Morphett Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 38 Morphett Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 39 Morphett Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 40 Morphett Road - South East sideBus stop
- Qi ChangeGym
26 Grand View Drive
- Playground
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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- 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
- 46.0/100
- National rank
- 2230th in Australia
- State rank
- 202nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #43 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #155 among Metro Adelaide 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
- Common Assaultcrime4
- Other Theftcrime4
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime4
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime6
- Above ground swimming pool with associated safety features, earthworks and deckplanning2 ROYSTON CR SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Lodged 21 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- Addition to existing dwellingplanning75 BRAESIDE AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Lodged 01 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling by way of partial conversion of a garage parking space to a pool room, associated bathroom, extension to existing alfresco, replacement of roof cladding materials (tiles to colorbond), partial conversion of an outbuilding (shed to gazebo), associated landscaping.planning109 BRAESIDE AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Lodged 02 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Alterations, and addition in the form of a replacement deck and verandah along the front of existing residenceplanning30 CALUM GR SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Lodged 20 May 2025 · Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodationplanning87 BRAESIDE AV SEACOMBE HEIGHTS SA 5047Lodged 13 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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