Seaford Meadows

SA 5169 • Greater Adelaide

5,102
Population (2021)
$44,408
Median Income
5.01 km²
Area
27m
Elevation
CoastalModernFamily-FriendlyTrain AccessGrowth Suburb

About Seaford Meadows

Seaford Meadows is a modern residential suburb in southern Adelaide, approximately 35 kilometres from the CBD. With a population of around 3,850, the suburb has a young demographic profile with the average age being 20-39 years. The community is evenly split between owners (55%) and renters (45%), reflecting its appeal to first home buyers and young professionals.

This purpose-built suburb offers excellent amenities within walking distance including shops, doctors, schools and beaches. The area has its own train station on the Seaford line providing direct access to Adelaide CBD. Residents enjoy the coastal lifestyle with easy access to nearby beaches, while the Southern Expressway provides convenient road access. The suburb features modern homes, friendly neighbourhoods and a family-oriented atmosphere.

Seaford Meadows falls under postcode 5169 and is governed by Onkaparinga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kaurna electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5169
Urban Area
Onkaparinga - South
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.17°, 138.49°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
5.01 km²
Elevation
27m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Seaford Meadows Railway Station
0.5 km
5-10 min
Seaford Railway Station
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • 746, 747 — Noarlunga Centre, Seaford 10-15 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
35 km
By Train
55-60 min
By Car (Peak)
45-55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-40 min

🛣️ Direct train to Adelaide station via Seaford Line

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops, schools and train station walkable

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,610
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
31 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,851
Census 2021
5,102
32.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,024
Income 2021
$44,408
19.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,895
Born Overseas 1,071

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 452
  • 2. Philippines 68
  • 3. Scotland 64
  • 4. India 52
  • 5. New Zealand 51
  • 6. South Africa 37
  • 7. Wales 26
  • 8. Germany 19
  • 9. Netherlands 18
  • 10. Croatia 15
  • 11. China 14
  • 12. Malaysia 13
  • 13. Italy 12
  • 14. Pakistan 12
  • 15. Bangladesh 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,481
Australian 2,072
Scottish 498
Irish 401
German 342
Italian 159
Australian Aboriginal 129
Dutch 117
Filipino 83
Indian 77

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,731
Both parents born in Australia
1,412
Both parents born overseas
808
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
63.3%
Christianity
29.1%
Hinduism
1.1%
Islam
0.7%
Buddhism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
451 (8.8%)
5-14 years
801 (15.7%)
15-19 years
312 (6.1%)
20-24 years
332 (6.5%)
25-34 years
1,004 (19.7%)
35-44 years
854 (16.7%)
45-54 years
563 (11.0%)
55-64 years
354 (6.9%)
65-74 years
284 (5.6%)
75-84 years
114 (2.2%)
85+ years
32 (0.6%)

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