Clontarf vs Seaforth
The verdict
Seaforth is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.63M versus $6.37M in Clontarf. Clontarf rates higher for liveability (95 vs 82). Seaforth rates higher for transport (58 vs 49). Clontarf is closer to the coast (3.2 km vs 4.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Seaforth rates higher (100 vs 74/100 in Clontarf).
Scores
| Clontarf | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 78 |
| Transport | 49 | 58 |
| Education | 96 | 96 |
| Liveability | 95 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clontarf | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,746 | 7,384 |
| Median age | 47 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,609 | $4,184 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.0% | 63.7% |
| Born in Australia | 64.1% | 64.9% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Clontarf Stable · Seaforth Stable
Property
| Clontarf | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $6.37M | $3.63M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $2.25M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -11.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,800 | $1,862 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 27 |
Median price history
Safety
| Clontarf | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 286 | 68 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 115 | 68 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 115 | 163 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,577 | 2,180 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clontarf | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,158 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clontarf · Seaforth
Transport
| Clontarf | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 64 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.9 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Clontarf | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 8 |
| Parks | 1 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 148 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.2 km | 4.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.6 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.3 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Clontarf | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,746 | 7,384 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,753 | 7,412 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,857 | 7,855 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.10% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clontarf or Seaforth?
Seaforth has the higher residential safety score (Clontarf 74/100 vs Seaforth 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Clontarf or Seaforth?
Seaforth is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.63M versus $6.37M.
Which has better public transport, Clontarf or Seaforth?
Seaforth has the higher transport score (Clontarf 49/100 vs Seaforth 58/100).
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