SA · Onkaparinga Council
Seaford (SA), SA, 5169
Current weather
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75% humidity · 37.2 km/h wind · 13.6° / 12.2° today · 26 mm rain
Desirability index
#38 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Seaford (SA) is a smaller suburban community in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 4,493 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 512 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 114.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $383, houses $630), median house prices near $870,000 (up 21% recently), 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 4,493
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,254
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 109 of 1,936
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,400
- Employment rate
- 50%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 148 / 184 / 84
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)
- $383
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $630
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 30
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $870,000
- Median price change
- +20.8%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
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)
- 512
- Against the person
- 72
- Against property
- 440
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 114
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 62 residents
- State safety percentile
- 87.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 183
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Graffiti30
- Other Property Damage And Environmental71
- Other Theft89
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury40
- Theft From Shop202
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4 (3 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,017
- All Saints Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1017
- Instrumental Music Seaford Secondary CollegeLynton TerraceSupport Services
- Moana KindergartenSchooner RoadPreschools
- Moana Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1018
- Seaford Secondary CollegeSecondary · ICSEA 962
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
39 public transport stops in this suburb
- Seaford Railway Station
- Stop 84G Griffiths Dr - North side
- Stop 85 The Parade - North side
- Stop 85 The Parade - South side
- Zone A Seaford Interchange
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.
440 planning-related records
2026· 60 proposals
June 2026
- Variation to 22010621 - building alterations5 DUNN ST SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- 4 two storey detached dwellings19 BEACON CR SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Pool and associated safety features.216 SEAFORD RD SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Retrospective application for the removal of a Regulated Lemon-scented Gum (Corymbia citriodora)_SES attended16 FLINDERS AV SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool with safety barrier6 PILOT CR SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Replace Existing Flat Carport & Veranda280 ESPLANADE SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Two (2) verandahs51A COMPASS DR SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)21 COMPASS DR SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Three (3) x two storey row dwellings and removal of one (1) regulated tree- Citharexylum spinosum and one (1) significant tree- Agonis flexuosa50 QUADRANT TCE SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Removal of 6 regulated trees - Manchurian pear (Pyrus ussuriensis)100 SEAFORD RD SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Extensions to existing warehouse.19 FARROW CCT SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Retrospective application for Outbuilding (Shed)29 KOONYA AV SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Two(2) X Verandah51 COMPASS DR SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
May 2026
- Carport with roller door9 FLOTILLA ST SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- Amendment and update of Form 1 ESP schedule only101 -111 GRIFFITHS DR SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling addition- Demolition of 2 existing verandah and addition of single-story habitable space.16 PONTOON ST SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Remove of 1x significant tree in the front of the property223 SEAFORD RD SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- single storey detached dwelling and a carport5 WHITNEY CR SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
April 2026
- 1 into 5 Allotment Community Division and Common Property1 CLIPPER CT SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- Verandah18 MARTHA ST SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- Torrens title land division - 3 allotments from 124 RYE ST SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached dwelling13 WHALER RD SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier264 SEAFORD RD SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 into 4 lots72 BEACON CR SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool with safety barrier15 STARBOARD RD SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- Removal of an existing verandah and replacement with Fielders Centenary flat roof556 GRAND BVD SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool with safety barrier233A ESPLANADE SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- Retrospective application for Outbuilding (Garage)29 KOONYA AV SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Retrospective application for verandah29 KOONYA AV SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division 1 into 2 allotments8 MARTHA ST SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- Change of land use to light industry - Distillery15 FARROW CCT SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Removal of a significant Metrosideros excelsa (New Zealand Christmas Tree) and a significant Melaleuca armillaris (Bracelet Honey-myrtle)LOT 110 HELMSMAN TCE SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- Carport11 FARROW CCT SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
March 2026
- Internal alterations to the existing building, including the construction of a mezzanine and associated stairs125 -127 GRIFFITHS DR SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation24 TRANSOM CR SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Garage)9 SEXTANT AV SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- VerandahUNIT 10 8 GRANGE CT SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- Change of use to indoor recreation facility (fitness and martial arts)UNIT 4 50 FARROW CCT SEAFORD SA 5169Under Assessment
- Shop fitoutLOT 108 COMMERCIAL RD SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
- VerandahLOT 1 SEAFORD RD SEAFORD SA 5169Decision Made
2025· 84 proposals
84 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 86 proposals
86 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 61 proposals
61 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 80 proposals
80 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 64 proposals
64 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
104 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Seaford Homestyle BakeryBakery
- Beyond BankBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- People's Choice Credit UnionBank
- Bench (11)
- Bicycle Parking
- SeafordBus Station
- Seaford Interchange Zone BBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Goodstart Early Learning Centre - Seaford Risekindergarten
- Seaford District Community Children's CentreGrand Boulevardchildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 11
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 74.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #38 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Goodstart Early Learning Centre - Seaford Risechildcarekindergarten
- Seaford District Community Children's CentrechildcareGrand Boulevardchildcare
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 1 into 5 Allotment Community Division and Common Propertyplanning1 CLIPPER CT SEAFORD SA 5169Lodged 29 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
- 4 two storey detached dwellingsplanning19 BEACON CR SEAFORD SA 5169Lodged 25 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Amendment and update of Form 1 ESP schedule onlyplanning101 -111 GRIFFITHS DR SEAFORD SA 5169Lodged 22 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodationplanning24 TRANSOM CR SEAFORD SA 5169Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Carportplanning11 FARROW CCT SEAFORD SA 5169Lodged 07 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
- Carport with roller doorplanning9 FLOTILLA ST SEAFORD SA 5169Lodged 27 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Change of land use to light industry - Distilleryplanning15 FARROW CCT SEAFORD SA 5169Lodged 08 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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