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Seaford

SA 5169 • Greater Adelaide

4,493
Population (2021)
$34,112
Median Income
2.97 km²
Area
27m
Elevation
CoastalAffordableFamily-FriendlyBeach Lifestyle

About Seaford

Seaford is a coastal suburb in Adelaide's southern corridor, located approximately 36 kilometres south of the CBD within the City of Onkaparinga. Home to around 4,500 residents, this beachside community sits along the Gulf St Vincent coastline and has grown significantly since the extension of the Seaford train line in 2014. The suburb features a mix of established homes and newer developments, with a predominantly working-class to middle-class demographic.

Life in Seaford centres around its beautiful beach and relaxed coastal lifestyle. The suburb offers good local amenities including shopping, fast food outlets, schools, and medical services. The Seaford train station provides a direct commute to Adelaide's CBD, making it one of the most accessible southern beach suburbs. Residents are drawn by the combination of affordable beachside living, improving infrastructure, and proximity to the McLaren Vale wine region and Onkaparinga River Recreation Park.

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

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5169
Urban Area
Onkaparinga - South
LGA
Onkaparinga
Federal Electorate
Kingston
State Electorate
Kaurna
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.19°, 138.48°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.97 km²
Elevation
27m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Seaford
0.5 km
6 min
Seaford Meadows
1.8 km
22 min
Noarlunga Centre
3.5 km
42 min

Bus Services

  • 741, 742 — Noarlunga Centre Interchange 10-15 min
  • 750 — Aldinga Beach via Seaford 20 min

Commute to Adelaide

Distance
36 km
By Train
55-60 min
By Car (Peak)
50-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-40 min

🛣️ Seaford is the terminus of the Seaford line; direct electrified rail service to Adelaide station

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops and train station walkable from most areas; car needed for major shopping and services at Noarlunga Centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr Commercial Road And The Parade Seaford 5169 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,400
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,444
Census 2021
4,493
▲ 1.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,716
Income 2021
$34,112
▲ 23.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,221
Born Overseas 1,093

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 620
  • 2. New Zealand 73
  • 3. Scotland 48
  • 4. South Africa 34
  • 5. Germany 31
  • 6. Philippines 26
  • 7. Netherlands 23
  • 8. China 14
  • 9. United States 14
  • 10. Canada 12
  • 11. Wales 11
  • 12. Brazil 9
  • 13. Croatia 9
  • 14. Italy 9
  • 15. Ireland 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,352
Australian 1,653
Scottish 470
Irish 401
German 298
Dutch 124
Italian 94
Australian Aboriginal 78
Welsh 53
Polish 44

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,232
Both parents born in Australia
1,348
Both parents born overseas
670
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
59.5%
Christianity
33.2%
Buddhism
0.9%
Hinduism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
217 (4.8%)
5-14 years
546 (12.2%)
15-19 years
233 (5.2%)
20-24 years
232 (5.2%)
25-34 years
499 (11.1%)
35-44 years
565 (12.6%)
45-54 years
518 (11.5%)
55-64 years
520 (11.6%)
65-74 years
548 (12.2%)
75-84 years
402 (8.9%)
85+ years
216 (4.8%)

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