Seacombe Heights vs Seaview Downs
The verdict
Seaview Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.13M in Seacombe Heights. Seacombe Heights rates higher for liveability (73 vs 61). Seacombe Heights has a shorter estimated CBD commute (50 vs 54 min).
Scores
| Seacombe Heights | Seaview Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 63 |
| Transport | 74 | 64 |
| Education | 71 | 65 |
| Liveability | 73 | 61 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Seacombe Heights | Seaview Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,549 | 2,718 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,917 | $1,741 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.2% | 39.5% |
| Born in Australia | 69.8% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Seacombe Heights Moderate Growth · Seaview Downs Moderate Growth
Property
| Seacombe Heights | Seaview Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.13M | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 23.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $697 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Seacombe Heights | Seaview Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 65 | 74 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 65 | 37 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,066 | 2,686 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Seacombe Heights | Seaview Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 1,052 |
See the full school list on each profile: Seacombe Heights · Seaview Downs
Transport
| Seacombe Heights | Seaview Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Seacombe Heights | Seaview Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.7 km | 13.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Seacombe Heights | Seaview Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,549 | 2,718 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,617 | 2,838 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,807 | 3,170 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 1.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Seacombe Heights or Seaview Downs?
Seacombe Heights and Seaview Downs have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Seacombe Heights or Seaview Downs?
Seaview Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.13M.
Which has better schools, Seacombe Heights or Seaview Downs?
Seaview Downs has a higher average school ICSEA (Seacombe Heights 1032 vs Seaview Downs 1052; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Seacombe Heights or Seaview Downs?
Seacombe Heights has the higher transport score (Seacombe Heights 74/100 vs Seaview Downs 64/100).
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