SA5169· Pop. 20,086Onkaparinga

SEAFORD

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

60

Liveability score

40

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$841,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-2.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

SEAFORD shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from SA Gov · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$600/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+6.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.94%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$418k
2021
$513k
2022
$650k
2023
$701k
2024
$870k
2025
$863k
2026
$841k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

SEAFORD is a metropolitan SA suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.7% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,527/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.9%

69.9% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.8%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

54%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

29.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

560 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

31.6 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

28 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

46 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

24.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,167/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5169

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Moana Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1018(55%)
369 students17:1 student–teacher51% girls11% top SEA quarter

All Saints Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1017(54%)
536 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls10% top SEA quarter

Seaford Rise Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 977(36%)
369 students16:1 student–teacher47% girls6% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Seaford Secondary College

Government · Yrs U, 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 962(30%)
829 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls5% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
10/ 100

2.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
994ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
45/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 37 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

25

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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