Seaford
SA 5169 · Onkaparinga
4,493 (2021) → 4,850 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Seaford is a suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5169, about 31km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $845K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 90/100, and is right by the coast. Seaford has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 96/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (13.8%), New Zealand (1.62%), Scotland (1.07%), South Africa (0.76%), Germany (0.69%)
Top languages: German (0.58%), Spanish (0.45%), Arabic (0.31%), Mandarin (0.27%), Tagalog (0.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 969 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Moana Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1018
- All Saints Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1018
- Seaford Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 967
Nearby (within 10km)
- South Port Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 967
- Seaford Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 980
- Old Noarlunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1005
- Noarlunga Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 926
- SEDA College SA - Noarlunga Downs CampusSecondary · Independent · 4.6km
- Port Noarlunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1000
- Cardijn College - Marian CampusSecondary · Catholic · 4.8kmICSEA 1025
- Huntfield Heights School P-6Primary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 858
- Christies Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 891
- Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusSecondary · Catholic · 5.5km
- FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementSecondary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 941
- McLaren Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1023
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about Seaford
Is Seaford safe?
Seaford has a residential safety score of 96/100, 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 11,396 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Seaford?
In Seaford, the median house price is $845K. Median weekly house rent is $630.
How far is Seaford from Adelaide CBD?
Seaford is about 30.7 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 69 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Seaford?
Seaford has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1001 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Seaford?
Seaford has a transport score of 90/100, including 1 train station and 36 bus stops.