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VIC · Frankston Council

Seaford, 3198

Current weather

14.5°CRain showers

77% humidity · 21.9 km/h wind · 15.7° / 12.6° today · 8.7 mm rain

Desirability score

69.2/100

194th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Seaford (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Frankston area, home to around 17,215 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 2,475 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-11%), roughly 143.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 8 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 138 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 and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
17,215
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,500
Dwelling vacancy
7.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
598 of 7,785
Median monthly mortgage
$1,850
Employment rate
58.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
600 / 1,666 / 182

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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
2,475
Against the person
330
Against property
1,369
Rate per 1,000 residents
143.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 52 residents
State safety percentile
85.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-10.9%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage199
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle355
  • B49 Other Theft225
  • C32 Drug Possession195
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order297

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
8
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,014.5
  • Belvedere Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Kananook Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Nepean SchoolSpecial
  • Patterson River Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Seaford North Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Seaford Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Seaford Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Anne's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

111 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Kananook Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Kananook Station
  • Kananook Station
  • Seaford Station
  • Seaford Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

138 active roadworks / incidents

  • Armstrongs Road - Seaford - Armstrongs Road RoadworksArmstrongs Road - Seaford13 Jul 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
  • Armstrongs Road - Seaford - Railway Parade and Station Street intersection RoadworksRailway Parade and Station Street intersection - Seaford13 Jul 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
  • Armstrongs Road - Seaford - Station Street RoadworksStation Street - Seaford16 Jul 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 18/04/2026 and 18/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PENINSULA LINK FREEWAY, MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY17 Apr 2026 – 17 Oct 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 18/04/2026 and 18/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PENINSULA LINK FREEWAY, MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY17 Apr 2026 – 17 Oct 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 16/08/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FRANKSTON-DANDENONG-FRANKSTON IN RAMP ON, FRANKSTON IN-FRANKSTON-DANDENONG RAMP OF15 Aug 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 16/08/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FRANKSTON FREEWAY, FRANKSTON OUT-SEAFORD RAMP OF15 Aug 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 16/08/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FRANKSTON OUT-FRANKSTON-DANDENONG RAMP OF, FRANKSTON FREEWAY15 Aug 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 16/08/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SEAFORD-FRANKSTON IN RAMP ON, FRANKSTON FREEWAY15 Aug 2025 – 30 Aug 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 16/08/2025 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FRANKSTON FREEWAY, FRANKSTON-DANDENONG-FRANKSTON IN RAMP ON15 Aug 2025 – 30 Aug 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 PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

159 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Section 72 - To construct a temporary building associated with the existing Service Station in an Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z)
    296-298 FRANKSTON-DANDENONG ROAD SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct one (1) double storey dwelling in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    11 SCOTT STREET SEAFORD 3198In progress
  • To construct two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and buildings and works in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    7 ROSSLYN AVENUE SEAFORD 3198NOD issued by a delegate
  • To construct a warehouse in an Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z)
    4 OLIPHANT WAY SEAFORD 3198Lapsed
  • To subdivide the land into two (2) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    280 FRANKSTON-DANDENONG ROAD SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct four (4) single storey dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone and buildings and works in a Special Building Overlay (SBO).
    11 HADLEY STREET SEAFORD 3198NOD issued by a delegate
  • To construct buildings and works (deck) to an existing dwelling in the General Residential Zone (GRZ).
    2/3 BELLEVUE CRESCENT SEAFORD 3198Withdrawn
  • To construct two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    6 COOLIBAR AVENUE SEAFORD 3198NOD issued by a delegate
  • To construct an outbuilding associated with a single dwelling on a lot in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    7 KANANOOK AVENUE SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - To construct one (1) single storey dwelling and associated buildings and works within the LSIO
    8 BEACH GROVE SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct an extension to the existing warehouse in an Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z) and to reduce the number of car spaces required under Clause 52.06-5 of the Frankston Planning Scheme
    4 CURIE COURT SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into two (2) lots in a General Residential Zone
    10 NEPEAN HIGHWAY SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use and Development of Land for the Purpose of a Service Station and Convenience Restaurant, Display of Advertising Signage and Alteration of Access to a Road in a Transport Zone 2
    176-178 NEPEAN HIGHWAY SEAFORD 3198NOD issued by a delegate
  • To construct buildings and works in Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    1 ROBINSONS ROAD SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct an extension (verandah and deck) to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO)
    6/51-52 NEPEAN HIGHWAY SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into three (3) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    34 JOHNSTONE STREET SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - To construct one (1) single storey dwelling on a lot in a Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO)
    9 WEDGE COURT SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into eight (8) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    68 SEAFORD GROVE SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into three (3) lots in a General Residential Zone
    1 RIVERSDALE AVENUE SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - The construction of two (2) double storey dwellings
    1 KANANOOK AVENUE SEAFORD 3198Withdrawn
  • Section 72 - The construction of two (2) double storey dwellings Amendments: - Plans amended to be consistent with as built dwellings. - Kananook Avenue front setback 7.4 metres instead of 4.06 metres. - Bardia Avenue setback 2.2 metres instead of 2 metres. - Changes to materials. - Other consequential amendments.
    1 KANANOOK AVENUE SEAFORD 3198NOD issued by a delegate
  • To construct five (5) Dwellings (three (3) triple storey and two (2) double storey) on a lot in a General Residential Zone Schedule 3 (GRZ3), to construct a building and construct and carry out works in a Design and Development Overlay Schedule 6 (DDO6), to create access to a road in a Transport Zone 2 and to reduce the number of car parking spaces required under Clause 52.06-5 by one (1) visitor space.
    42 NEPEAN HIGHWAY SEAFORD 3198NOD issued by a delegate
  • To construct two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    16 FORTESCUE AVENUE SEAFORD 3198NOD issued by a delegate
  • Section 72 - To construct a building and carry out works for a dwelling extension and a verandah in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    2B SUSSEX CRESCENT SEAFORD 3198NOD issued by a delegate
  • Section 72 - To subdivide the land into three (3) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    14 JOHNSTONE STREET SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • To subdivide the land into two (2) lots in a General Residential Zone
    18 HENRY CRESCENT SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed outbuilding for private / personal use, eg, bar, lounge, recreation.
    32 Maple StreetWithdrawn
  • To subdivide the land into three(3) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    43 MOLESWORTH STREET SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To remove native vegetation under Clause 52.17 of the Frankston Planning Scheme
    1R COOLIBAR AVENUE SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct a front fence in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    1/49 Boonong AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct three (3) double storey dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    3 LORNA STREET SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - Construction of four double storey dwellings on a lot within General Residential Zone; Buildings and works on land subject to Schedule 6 of a Design and Development Overlay; and Alter access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 To amend the permit by: Modifying the layout and footprints of the dwellings. The addition of rooftop decks to dwellings 2 and 3.
    37 NEPEAN HIGHWAY SEAFORD 3198NOD issued by a delegate
  • To subdivide the land into two (2) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    11 KELVIN AVENUE SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Section 72 - To construct two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and to construct a building and construct and carry out works in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    47 FORTESCUE AVENUE SEAFORD 3198NOD issued by a delegate
  • To construct a temporary building associated with the existing Service Station in an Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z)
    296-298 Frankston-Dandenong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct three (3) double storey dwellings and one (1) single storey dwelling (four (4) dwellings) on a lot in a General Residential Zone (GRZ)
    6 EAST ROAD SEAFORD 3198Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Section 72 - Construction of three (3) double storey dwellings
    8 Lorna StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - To construct one (1) single storey and two (2) double storey dwellings (three (3) dwellings on a lot) in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and to construct buildings and works in a Special Building Overlay (SBO) This amendment relocates the dwelling 2 front entry (within the SBO)
    14 JOHNSTONE STREET SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To subdivide the land into two (2) lots in a General Residential Zone (GRZ) and Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    53 Fortescue AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct one (1) double storey dwelling in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    29 BOONONG AVENUE SEAFORD 3198Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

159 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Alcohol
  • BWSAlcohol
  • ONE 39 Vintage WarehouseAntiques

    Unit 1 39 Milne Avenue

  • Baker BearsBakery
  • Bbq (4)
  • Bench (35)
  • Cam's BenchBench
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Red DoorBrothel

    7 Heversham Drive

  • Barry Street/Seaford RoadBus 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

14 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Armstrongs ReservePark
  • Belvedere ReservePark
  • Broughton ReservePark
  • Hadley Street ReservePark
  • Kananook ReservePark
  • Keast ParkPark
  • Maple Street ReservePark
  • Retarding Basin ReservePark
  • Riviera ReservePark
  • Seaford North ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
12
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • BeachBox PhysiotherapyNepean Highwayphysiotherapist
  • Complete Skin Cancer ClinicsSeaford Roadclinic
  • Dentistdentist
  • Hartnett ClinicHartnett Drivedoctor
  • Little Earth HealthNepean Highwayalternative
  • PharmaSaveSeaford Roadpharmacy
  • PharmaSaveNepean Highwaypharmacy
  • Resolve Health Podiatry and Osteopathypodiatrist
  • Seaford Beach Family ClinicNepean Highwaydoctor
  • Seaford Central Medical ClinicNepean Highwaydoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

1 state heritage place

  • STOKESAYNH0814

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

6 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Genius Childcarekindergarten
  • Green Cottagekindergarten
  • Green Cottagekindergarten
  • Nido Early SchoolGalway Streetkindergarten
  • Riviera 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 Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay 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)
74
Parks (OSM)
30

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
69.2/100
National rank
194th in Australia
State rank
61st in VIC
Peer rank
#5 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#15 among Coastal & beach 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

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime199
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime355
  • B49 Other Theftcrime225
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime195
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime297
  • Genius Childcarechildcarekindergarten
  • Green Cottagechildcarekindergarten
  • Green Cottagechildcarekindergarten
  • Nido Early SchoolchildcareGalway Streetkindergarten
  • Riviera Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

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