Seacliff vs South Brighton
The verdict
South Brighton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.60M in Seacliff. Seacliff rates higher for transport (94 vs 83). Seacliff has a shorter estimated CBD commute (35 vs 50 min). On the separate residential safety score, Seacliff rates higher (86 vs 51/100 in South Brighton).
Scores
| Seacliff | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 77 |
| Transport | 94 | 83 |
| Education | 77 | 73 |
| Liveability | 71 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Seacliff | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,117 | 2,763 |
| Median age | 46 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,931 | $1,601 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.6% | 47.8% |
| Born in Australia | 73.3% | 72.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Seacliff Stable · South Brighton Stable
Property
| Seacliff | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.60M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 26.4% | 2.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $880 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Seacliff | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 189 | 326 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 47 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,787 | 2,606 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Seacliff | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,092 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Seacliff · South Brighton
Transport
| Seacliff | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 83 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 50 m | 780 m |
Liveability
| Seacliff | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 470 m | 950 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.7 km | 12.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.7 km | 9.8 km |
Population & growth
| Seacliff | South Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,117 | 2,763 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,201 | 2,872 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,261 | 2,951 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.98% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Seacliff or South Brighton?
Seacliff has the higher residential safety score (Seacliff 86/100 vs South Brighton 51/100).
Which is more affordable, Seacliff or South Brighton?
South Brighton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.60M.
Which has better public transport, Seacliff or South Brighton?
Seacliff has the higher transport score (Seacliff 94/100 vs South Brighton 83/100).
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