Seaford
VIC 3198 · Frankston
17,215 (2021) → 18,150 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Seaford is a moderate growth suburb in Frankston, VIC 3198, about 36km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $844K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is right by the coast. Seaford has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 41/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5%), New Zealand (2.34%), Scotland (0.79%), Germany (0.78%), China (0.68%)
Top languages: Greek (0.92%), Russian (0.73%), Mandarin (0.7%), Spanish (0.59%), Italian (0.55%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1025 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Anne's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1067
- Seaford North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1059
- Seaford Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1026
- Patterson River Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1013
- Nepean Special SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1003
- Belvedere Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 998
- Seaford Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 994
- Kananook Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 988
- Seaford Primary School-Seaford Special Assistance UnitPrimary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Aldercourt Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 925
- Monterey Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 916
- Mahogany Rise Primary School-Mahogany Rise Student Development CentrePrimary · Government · 2.8km
- Mahogany Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 925
- Carrum Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1067
- John Paul CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1050
- St Joachim's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1054
- Karingal Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 997
- Patterson Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1058
- Flinders Christian Community College - Carrum Downs CampusCombined · Independent · 4km
- Oakwood School-Career Pathway CentreSecondary · Government · 4.3km
- Oakwood School-Frankston CampusSecondary · Government · 4.3km
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Seaford
Is Seaford safe?
Seaford has a residential safety score of 41/100, 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 10,741 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Seaford?
In Seaford, the .
How far is Seaford from Melbourne CBD?
Seaford is about 35.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 80 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Seaford?
Seaford has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1019 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Seaford?
Seaford has a transport score of 94/100 and 87 bus stops.