Seaford

VIC 3198 • Greater Melbourne

17,215
Population (2021)
$42,068
Median Income
12.40 km²
Area
9m
Elevation
BaysideTrain ConnectedRevitalisingFamily-Friendly

About Seaford

Seaford is a revitalised bayside suburb of 17,200 in Frankston, located 36 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The Frankston line serves Seaford station, while the beach and foreshore have been significantly upgraded. Once overlooked, Seaford has attracted attention as nearby suburbs have become expensive.

The foreshore precinct offers quality dining with beach views, while Station Street provides local shopping. The beach is excellent for families, less crowded than Brighton alternatives. Seaford attracts young families and professionals seeking bayside living with train access at prices below Brighton or Sandringham, discovering a suburb that's shed its dated reputation.

Seaford falls under postcode 3198 and is governed by Frankston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Carrum (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3198
Urban Area
Frankston - West
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.11°, 145.14°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
12.40 km²
Elevation
9m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr Nepean Highway And Seaford Road Seaford 3198 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$351
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,850
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
16,463
Census 2021
17,215
4.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,528
Income 2021
$42,068
21.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,775
Born Overseas 3,419

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 860
  • 2. New Zealand 402
  • 3. Scotland 136
  • 4. Germany 134
  • 5. China 117
  • 6. Ireland 102
  • 7. Philippines 101
  • 8. India 100
  • 9. United States 81
  • 10. Italy 80
  • 11. South Africa 78
  • 12. Greece 66
  • 13. Thailand 55
  • 14. Netherlands 51
  • 15. Poland 45

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 7,040
Australian 6,052
Irish 2,208
Scottish 1,955
German 735
Italian 669
Dutch 376
Greek 361
Chinese 278
Australian Aboriginal 233

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,923
Both parents born in Australia
4,607
Both parents born overseas
2,630
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
52.0%
Christianity
36.9%
Buddhism
1.1%
Hinduism
0.7%
Islam
0.7%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,179 (6.8%)
5-14 years
1,853 (10.8%)
15-19 years
783 (4.5%)
20-24 years
802 (4.7%)
25-34 years
2,352 (13.7%)
35-44 years
2,682 (15.6%)
45-54 years
2,445 (14.2%)
55-64 years
2,036 (11.8%)
65-74 years
1,682 (9.8%)
75-84 years
1,016 (5.9%)
85+ years
385 (2.2%)

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