Seaford Rise

SA 5169 • Greater Adelaide

6,105
Population (2021)
$36,868
Median Income
3.15 km²
Area
$318/wk
Median Rent
CoastalAffordableFamily-FriendlySuburbanBeach Access

About Seaford Rise

Seaford Rise is a southern coastal suburb of Adelaide located approximately 35 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Onkaparinga. Home to around 6,100 residents, it is a well-established residential area developed primarily in the 1990s and 2000s. The suburb sits on elevated terrain near the coast, bounded by Main South Road and close to the beaches of Maslin and Moana.

Residents enjoy an affordable coastal lifestyle with access to the Seaford Rise Shopping Centre, featuring over 40 stores including a Woolworths supermarket. The suburb is popular with families, offering local schools, parks, and sporting facilities. Its proximity to the Seaford train station provides a direct rail link to Adelaide CBD, making it feasible for commuters. The nearby Aldinga and Maslin beaches are a major drawcard for outdoor enthusiasts.

Seaford Rise 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
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.20°, 138.48°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
3.15 km²
Elevation
33m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Seaford
1.5 km
18 min
Noarlunga Centre
4 km
N/A (bus connection)

Bus Services

  • 745, 746 — Noarlunga Centre / Seaford Station 10-15 min
  • 751 — Aldinga Beach / Willunga 15-20 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
35 km
By Train
45 min (from Seaford Station)
By Bus
90-110 min
By Car (Peak)
45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 min

🛣️ Seaford Line trains run every 30 minutes. The Southern Expressway significantly reduces car commute times.

Walkability Car-Dependent

The local shopping centre is walkable for nearby residents, but most of the suburb relies on cars for daily errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$318
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.8%

153 state housing + 23 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,098
Census 2021
6,105
0.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,784
Income 2021
$36,868
19.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,351
Born Overseas 1,543

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 849
  • 2. Scotland 120
  • 3. South Africa 62
  • 4. New Zealand 60
  • 5. Netherlands 40
  • 6. Philippines 40
  • 7. Germany 34
  • 8. Poland 20
  • 9. Wales 19
  • 10. China 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,187
Australian 2,287
Scottish 632
Irish 491
German 400
Italian 158
Dutch 124
Australian Aboriginal 119
Welsh 85
South African 69

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,026
Both parents born in Australia
1,935
Both parents born overseas
905
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
57.3%
Christianity
35.6%
Buddhism
0.7%
Islam
0.5%
Hinduism
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
352 (5.8%)
5-14 years
936 (15.3%)
15-19 years
396 (6.5%)
20-24 years
331 (5.4%)
25-34 years
632 (10.4%)
35-44 years
867 (14.2%)
45-54 years
839 (13.7%)
55-64 years
744 (12.2%)
65-74 years
570 (9.3%)
75-84 years
338 (5.5%)
85+ years
96 (1.6%)

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