Seacombe Gardens vs Sturt
The verdict
Sturt is more affordable, with a median house price of $885K versus $931K in Seacombe Gardens. Sturt has a shorter estimated CBD commute (46 vs 47 min). On the separate residential safety score, Seacombe Gardens rates higher (100 vs 86/100 in Sturt).
Scores
| Seacombe Gardens | Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 76 |
| Transport | 81 | 82 |
| Education | 72 | 73 |
| Liveability | 76 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Seacombe Gardens | Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,373 | 2,787 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,420 | $1,222 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.7% | 46.2% |
| Born in Australia | 60.9% | 61.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Seacombe Gardens Moderate Growth · Sturt Moderate Growth
Property
| Seacombe Gardens | Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $931K | $885K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 22.9% | 19.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Seacombe Gardens | Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 148 | 144 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 59 | 179 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,024 | 5,526 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Seacombe Gardens | Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,034 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Seacombe Gardens · Sturt
Transport
| Seacombe Gardens | Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Seacombe Gardens | Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 3 |
| Parks | 5 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 3.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.7 km | 11.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.8 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Seacombe Gardens | Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,373 | 2,787 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,726 | 3,033 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,745 | 3,439 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.52% | 2.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Seacombe Gardens or Sturt?
Seacombe Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Seacombe Gardens 100/100 vs Sturt 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Seacombe Gardens or Sturt?
Sturt is more affordable, with a median house price of $885K versus $931K.
Which has better public transport, Seacombe Gardens or Sturt?
Sturt has the higher transport score (Seacombe Gardens 81/100 vs Sturt 82/100).
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