SA · Marion Council
Seaview Downs, SA, 5049
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Seaview Downs is a smaller suburban community in the Marion area, home to around 2,718 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 73 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-47%), roughly 26.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $698, median house prices near $1,148,000 (up 23% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 8 public transport stops within the suburb, a reasonable spread of amenities, 6 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,718
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,741
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 56 of 1,078
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,742
- Employment rate
- 60.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 71 / 32 / 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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $697.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,148,000
- Median price change
- +23.4%
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)
- 73
- Against the person
- 22
- Against property
- 51
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 26.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 124 residents
- State safety percentile
- 39.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 30
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -46.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception5
- Other Property Damage And Environmental9
- Other Theft18
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury8
- Theft From Shop11
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
- 1,051
- Seaview Downs Kindergarten5A Hume StreetPreschools
- Seaview Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1051
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
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 35 Seacombe Rd - South side
- Stop 36 Seacombe Rd - South side
- Stop 37 Morphett Rd - West side
- Stop 38 Morphett Rd - West side
- Stop 41 Davenport Tce - East side
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
Roadworks & transport
6 active roadworks / incidents
- Asphalt WorksMajors Road, Lonsdale Rd09 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Asphalt WorksOcean Boulevard, Majors Rd09 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Asphalt WorksMajors Road, Lonsdale Rd16 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Asphalt WorksOcean Boulevard, Majors Rd16 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Asphalt WorksOcean Boulevard, Majors Rd17 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Asphalt WorksMajors Road, Lonsdale Rd17 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
232 planning-related records
2026· 31 proposals
June 2026
- Single storey dwelling additions, building alterations and replacement of carport14 HUME ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Structural alterations8 MURAT ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Significant tree removal (Eucalyptus occidentalis)206 SEACOMBE RD SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Two-storey dwelling addition with associated deck and verandah85 DAVENPORT TCE SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Retaining walls and associated earthworks consisting predominantly fill.85 DAVENPORT TCE SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation replace existing shed39 CADELL ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
May 2026
- Internal Dwelling Alterations - Removal of load bearing wall and creating doorway on another load bearing wall5 KARA RD SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated earthworks and removal of a regulated tree8 HUME ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and carport51 YEELANNA AV SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition, Deck & Carport5 KIANA ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Removal of Significant Tree (Eucalyptus)93 DAVENPORT TCE SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Dwelling addition to existing house, unit of ancillary accommodation, replacement double garage1 DENIAL AV SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Building Alterations (Internal building work)4 KANANGRA RD SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
April 2026
- New deck and pergola to the front of property (replacing old and rotten structure) with the addition of a plunge pool to the side90 EYRE ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
March 2026
- 1 into 2 lot Torrens Title Division. Existing dwelling to be retained. Ancillary structures to be removed.20 ROSS ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation with verandah, outbuilding (shed) and carport7 FORREST ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Removal of 1 regulated tree2 MURAT ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Removal of a significant Agonis flexuosa tree (Willow Myrtle)47A DAVENPORT TCE SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Proposed alterations and addition, deck and removal of one Significant tree – Jacaranda23 CADELL ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Remove regulated Agonis flexuosa (Willow Myrtle) located within the council verge in front of 41 Mitchell Street, Seaview Downs41 MITCHELL ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
February 2026
- Home renovation and extension with swimming pools, alfresco and carport18 CADELL ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Retrospective approval for deck and screening7 MORGAN AV SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Verandah10 DAVEY CR SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Earthworks and retaining4 ANN ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Verandah and retrospective approval for deck65 DAVENPORT TCE SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Variation of development application 21011728 – Changes to shed and relocate carport23 DAVEY CR SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Verandah8 MITCHELL ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
January 2026
- Carport and verandah16 CHANDADA ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Shed16 CHANDADA ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence, associated earthworks and outbuilding30 EYRE ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Proposed new Garage, Alfresco and extension to existing dwelling6 SYNNETT CT SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah to rear of dwelling replacing existing43 DAVENPORT TCE SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Retrospective Outbuilding (shed) and swimming pool with associated safety features and earthworks2 BASTEN AV SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Two-storey dwelling addition, building alterations, verandah, shade sails, carport, associated earthworks and potential tree-damaging activity (impacts to roots) of a Regulated Tree12 MORGAN AV SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Verandah28 CHANDADA ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Carport1 HUME ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Alterations to fence13 MORGAN AV SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
November 2025
- Ancillary Accommodation30 EYRE ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Under Assessment
- Removal of regulated tree.28 CHANDADA ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
- Land Division - 1 into 3 (Torrens Title)1 GREENFIELD RD SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Decision Made
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
17 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (5)
- Stop 35 Seacombe Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 36 Seacombe Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 37 Morphett Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 38 Morphett Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 39 Davenport Terrace - East sideBus stop
- Stop 39 Morphett Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 40 Davenport Terrace - East sideBus stop
- Stop 41 Davenport Terrace - East sideBus stop
- Stop 42 Davenport Terrace - East 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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- O'Halloran Hill Recreation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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
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
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)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
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
- 48.3/100
- National rank
- 1946th in Australia
- State rank
- 170th in SA
- Peer rank
- #32 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #128 among Metro Adelaide 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
- Obtain Benefit By Deceptioncrime5
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime9
- Other Theftcrime18
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime8
- Theft From Shopcrime11
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- O'Halloran Hill Recreation ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
- 1 into 2 lot Torrens Title Division. Existing dwelling to be retained. Ancillary structures to be removed.planning20 ROSS ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Lodged 26 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Alterations to fenceplanning13 MORGAN AV SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Lodged 09 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodationplanning30 EYRE ST SEAVIEW DOWNS SA 5049Lodged 26 Nov 2025 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · 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
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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