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Seaford Heights vs Seaford Rise

The verdict

Seaford Rise is more affordable, with a median house price of $844K versus $874K in Seaford Heights. Seaford Heights rates higher for education (50 vs 39). Seaford Rise rates higher for transport (70 vs 56). Seaford Rise is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 2.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Seaford Rise rates higher (97 vs 90/100 in Seaford Heights).

Scores

Seaford HeightsSeaford Rise
Seaford HeightsSeaford Rise
Overall5254
Transport5670
Education5039
Liveability4950

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Seaford HeightsSeaford Rise
Population1,0796,105
Median age2939
Median household income (wk)$2,170$1,494
Bachelor degree or higher35.7%22.4%
Born in Australia71.4%71.3%
Avg household size2.62.6

Growth: Seaford Heights Moderate Growth · Seaford Rise

Property

Seaford HeightsSeaford Rise
Median house price$874K$844K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY-21.6%15.6%
Median rent — house (wk)$670$600
Rental yield (house)5.3%3.6%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Seaford HeightsSeaford Rise
Residential safety score9097
Break & enter dwelling /100k93164
Motor vehicle theft /100k18549
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)4,2633,112

Total incidents over time

Schools

Seaford HeightsSeaford Rise
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available980

See the full school list on each profile: Seaford Heights · Seaford Rise

Transport

Seaford HeightsSeaford Rise
Transport score5670
Train stations00
Bus stops233
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)106109
Nearest train station (km)1.5 km1.6 km

Liveability

Seaford HeightsSeaford Rise
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks220
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)2.3 km1.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)31.4 km32.4 km
Nearest beach (km)3.0 km1.7 km
Nearest hospital (km)28.7 km29.7 km

Population & growth

Seaford HeightsSeaford Rise
Population (2021)1,0796,105
Estimated 20251,2826,610
Projected 20411,326Data not available
Annual growth rate4.40%2.01%

Common questions

Which is safer, Seaford Heights or Seaford Rise?

Seaford Rise has the higher residential safety score (Seaford Heights 90/100 vs Seaford Rise 97/100).

Which is more affordable, Seaford Heights or Seaford Rise?

Seaford Rise is more affordable, with a median house price of $844K versus $874K.

Which has better public transport, Seaford Heights or Seaford Rise?

Seaford Rise has the higher transport score (Seaford Heights 56/100 vs Seaford Rise 70/100).

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Data sources

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