Seaforth
NSW 2092 · Northern Beaches
7,384 (2021) → 7,412 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Seaforth is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2092, about 10km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.63M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 58/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Seaforth has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (9.51%), China (2.48%), New Zealand (2.19%), South Africa (1.71%), USA (1.52%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.9%), Cantonese (1.18%), Spanish (1.15%), Greek (1.1%), German (0.99%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1136 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Seaforth Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1158
Nearby (within 10km)
- Farmhouse Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1159
- Balgowlah North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1157
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys CampusSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1115
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1169
- Manly Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1122
- Balgowlah Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1171
- Beauty Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1167
- Manly West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1142
- St Kieran's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1126
- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, CastlecragPrimary · Independent · 2.7km
- The Beach SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1031
- Killarney Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1161
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Seaforth
Is Seaforth safe?
Seaforth has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,180 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Seaforth?
In Seaforth, the median house price is $3.63M and the median unit price is $2.25M. Median weekly house rent is $1,862.
How far is Seaforth from Sydney CBD?
Seaforth is about 9.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Seaforth?
Seaforth has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1158 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Seaforth?
Seaforth has a transport score of 58/100 and 64 bus stops.