McLaren Vale vs Seaford Heights
The verdict
Seaford Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $874K versus $957K in McLaren Vale. Seaford Heights rates higher for transport (56 vs 20). Seaford Heights is closer to the coast (2.3 km vs 6.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, McLaren Vale rates higher (100 vs 90/100 in Seaford Heights).
Scores
| McLaren Vale | Seaford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 52 |
| Transport | 20 | 56 |
| Education | 46 | 50 |
| Liveability | 32 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| McLaren Vale | Seaford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,061 | 1,079 |
| Median age | 54 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,331 | $2,170 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.6% | 35.7% |
| Born in Australia | 69.5% | 71.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: McLaren Vale Moderate Growth · Seaford Heights Moderate Growth
Property
| McLaren Vale | Seaford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $957K | $874K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 21.0% | -21.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $735 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| McLaren Vale | Seaford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 98 | 93 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 74 | 185 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,103 | 4,263 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| McLaren Vale | Seaford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,023 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: McLaren Vale · Seaford Heights
Transport
| McLaren Vale | Seaford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 107 | 106 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.2 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| McLaren Vale | Seaford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 18 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 2.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.7 km | 31.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.0 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 29.3 km | 28.7 km |
Population & growth
| McLaren Vale | Seaford Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,061 | 1,079 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,825 | 1,282 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,991 | 1,326 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.40% | 4.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, McLaren Vale or Seaford Heights?
McLaren Vale has the higher residential safety score (McLaren Vale 100/100 vs Seaford Heights 90/100).
Which is more affordable, McLaren Vale or Seaford Heights?
Seaford Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $874K versus $957K.
Which has better public transport, McLaren Vale or Seaford Heights?
Seaford Heights has the higher transport score (McLaren Vale 20/100 vs Seaford Heights 56/100).
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