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Seaford Meadows

SA 5169 · Onkaparinga

5,102 (2021)5,507 est. (2025)

64
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,102
Population
$826K
Median house (2026)
86
Safety score
87
Transport score

Seaford Meadows is a suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5169, about 29km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $826K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 87/100, and is right by the coast. Seaford Meadows has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 86/100.

28.9 km
To Adelaide CBD
1.7 km
To coast
$610/wk
Median rent (house)
840 m
To nearest station

Demographics

5,102
Population
31
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,663
vs NSW median-10.1%
Bachelor degree or higher27.2%
Born in Australia76.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,645 / 139 / 77

Top countries of birth: England (8.86%), Philippines (1.33%), Scotland (1.25%), India (1.02%), New Zealand (1%)

Top languages: Hindi (0.47%), Filipino (0.47%), Mandarin (0.39%), Punjabi (0.39%), Arabic (0.37%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$826K+11.7%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$610 / $530 wk
Rental yield (house)3.8%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

86
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

8
Break & enter dwelling157/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
5
Motor vehicle theft98/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
8
Robbery157/100k
75
Non-domestic assault1,470/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 299 (all categories, latest year)5,860 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

52

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

46
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 982 (below the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

  • South Port Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 967
  • All Saints Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1018
  • Old Noarlunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1005
  • Seaford Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 967
  • Noarlunga Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 926
  • Moana Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1018
  • SEDA College SA - Noarlunga Downs CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.9km
  • Cardijn College - Marian CampusSecondary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1025
  • Seaford Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 980
  • Port Noarlunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1000
  • Huntfield Heights School P-6Primary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 858
  • Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusSecondary · Catholic · 3.8km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

87
1Train
16Bus
CBD commute (est.)66 min (train)
Peak train frequency9/hr
Nearest train stationSeaford Meadows Railway (840 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
15.5°C
Winter max
550mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

51 in suburbSupermarkets
102 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3217 in suburbParks
148 in suburbPlaygrounds
7415 in suburbPools
73 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
33 in suburbGPs
42 in suburbPharmacies
52 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
32Sports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachMaslin Beach (4.9 km)
Nearest hospitalAshford Hospital (26.1 km)
Nearest vet2.8 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (25.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

38

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

7
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
32
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

65

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

32
Parks
1
Nature reserves
21
Bike paths
2
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

50

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
4
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

16

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.20
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

9

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.39

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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Frequently asked questions about Seaford Meadows

Is Seaford Meadows safe?

Seaford Meadows has a residential safety score of 86/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,860 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Seaford Meadows?

In Seaford Meadows, the median house price is $826K. Median weekly house rent is $610.

How far is Seaford Meadows from Adelaide CBD?

Seaford Meadows is about 28.9 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 66 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Seaford Meadows?

Seaford Meadows has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Seaford Meadows?

Seaford Meadows has a transport score of 87/100, including 1 train station and 16 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.