Seacombe Gardens
SA 5047 • Greater Adelaide
About Seacombe Gardens
Seacombe Gardens is a compact residential suburb in Adelaide's southern corridor, situated within the City of Marion approximately 11 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD. With a population of 3,373 across just under one square kilometre, it is a dense, established neighbourhood with a median age of 35 years and a median household income of $1,420 per week, comfortably above the South Australian average. The suburb attracts a diverse mix of young professionals, families, and international residents, with notable Chinese, Indian, Korean, and Filipino communities.
Seacombe Gardens benefits from its proximity to Flinders University and Flinders Medical Centre, drawing students, healthcare workers, and academic professionals to the area. Rail access is provided by nearby stations on the Seaford Line, with regular services into the Adelaide CBD, while bus routes connect residents to Marion Shopping Centre and other local amenities. The suburb offers a quiet lifestyle with parks, well-regarded schools, and easy reach of Adelaide's southern beaches and the broader Mitcham Hills.
Seacombe Gardens falls under postcode 5047 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gibson electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro Routes 260, 261 — Adelaide City / Marion Shopping Centre 20-25 min to city
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ South Road is the main arterial; Seaford Line offers convenient rail access for city workers
Local parks, some shops and the train station are reachable on foot; larger errands require a bus or car
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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9-11 White Crescent
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1 Mulga Street
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78-124 Seacombe Road
Housing 2021 Census
169 state housing + 49 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 157
- 2. England 156
- 3. India 134
- 4. Philippines 73
- 5. Nepal 46
- 6. South Korea 37
- 7. Iran 29
- 8. Vietnam 28
- 9. Brazil 27
- 10. Scotland 26
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)