Seaview Downs
SA 5049 · Marion
2,718 (2021) → 2,838 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Seaview Downs is a moderate growth suburb in Marion, SA 5049, about 14km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.10M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Seaview Downs has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.77%), Germany (0.99%), New Zealand (0.92%), Malaysia (0.88%), China (0.85%)
Top languages: Greek (1.21%), Mandarin (1.14%), Italian (0.77%), Persian ED (0.77%), Russian (0.66%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
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 1056 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Seaview Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1052
Nearby (within 10km)
- Seacliff Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1092
- Seaview High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1032
- Darlington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 989
- IQRA CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1053
- Stella Maris Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1078
- Brighton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1075
- Sunrise Christian School MarionCombined · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1082
- Sheidow Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1025
- Hallett Cove East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1061
- Australian Science and Mathematics SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1091
- St Martin de Porres SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1065
- Christ the King SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1082
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
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
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Seaview Downs
Is Seaview Downs safe?
Seaview Downs 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 2,686 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Seaview Downs?
In Seaview Downs, the median house price is $1.10M. Median weekly house rent is $697.
How far is Seaview Downs from Adelaide CBD?
Seaview Downs is about 13.8 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 54 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Seaview Downs?
Seaview Downs has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1052 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Seaview Downs?
Seaview Downs has a transport score of 64/100 and 8 bus stops.