Seaford Rise
Family housing is the defining feature of Seaford Rise: 94.0% of dwellings are separate houses, and 40.9% contain four or more bedrooms. The suburb has 6,105 residents, a median age of 39, and 26.2% were born overseas, 4.6 percentage points above the national comparison. Its 46.8% mortgage tenure share supports a settled but still paying-down owner market because detached family homes dominate the stock. The average household size of 2.6 is 0.1 above national. When comparing Seaford Rise with nearby Seaford, buyers should examine the exact street and school zone because tenure, housing form and access can change across the coastal corridor.
Population
6,105
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,494/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
37
Median House
$870K
First quarter 2026
That sharp increase makes timing and borrowing capacity important, while the $1,517 monthly mortgage figure provides a practical budgeting reference. With 94.0% separate houses, stock is concentrated in 3-bedroom homes at 47.4% and 4-plus-bedroom homes at 40.9%, so the suburb suits buyers seeking conventional family floorplans more than apartment living. Mortgage costs equal 23.5% of household income and the mortgage-stress flag is false. Compared with the national age profile, the median age of 39 is 1.0 year lower, pointing to a mature family market rather than a student-led one.
For Buyers
That sharp increase makes timing and borrowing capacity important, while the $1,517 monthly mortgage figure provides a practical budgeting reference. With 94.0% separate houses, stock is concentrated in 3-bedroom homes at 47.4% and 4-plus-bedroom homes at 40.9%, so the suburb suits buyers seeking conventional family floorplans more than apartment living. Mortgage costs equal 23.5% of household income and the mortgage-stress flag is false. Compared with the national age profile, the median age of 39 is 1.0 year lower, pointing to a mature family market rather than a student-led one.
For Investors
Rental demand should be assessed against a 24.6% renting share, $318 weekly median rent and 4.1% vacancy rate. The vacancy figure matters because it indicates how much available stock is competing for tenants, while the rent level sets the income benchmark. Compared with the 46.8% mortgage share, renting is a smaller tenure segment, so the market is primarily owner-led. There were 37 development applications in the past 12 months, indicating ongoing property activity but not necessarily a large new-dwelling pipeline. Forecast growth is 1.42% annually with Balanced migration, supporting a steady rather than highly concentrated demand case. Investors should stress-test maintenance and vacancy assumptions because 94.0% separate houses can carry different upkeep costs from apartments.
Development Activity
Total DAs
190
Last 12 Months
37
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Seaford Rise
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Seaford Rise Primary School
Demographics
Seaford Rise has a settled, slightly older profile: median age is 39, which is 1.0 year below the national comparison, while the senior share has increased by 4.2 percentage points. University attainment is 19.6%, 10.5 points below the national figure, helping explain the strong presence of community and personal service workers at 498, trades at 458 and clerical/admin workers at 391. English ancestry is recorded for 3,187 residents, followed by Scottish at 632 and Irish at 491. Compared with nearby Seaford, households should compare street-level tenure and age mix rather than assume the wider coastal area is uniform. Stability is high, with 82.6% staying at the same address and turnover of 17.4%, because established households tend to move less often.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.0%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
6.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Seaford Rise is a detached-dominant market, with 94.0% separate houses and only 6.0% apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 47.4% of stock and four-plus-bedroom homes 40.9%, so the suburb suits households seeking conventional family floorplans more than compact apartment living. Tenure is split across 26.2% outright ownership, 46.8% mortgages and 24.6% renting; this mortgage-heavy mix explains why rate changes can affect local resale decisions. Compared with nearby Seaford, buyers should check whether a lower-priced listing reflects dwelling type, age or street position rather than assuming it is like-for-like. The 2.6-person average household size is 0.1 above national.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$318
Census 2021
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$709
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.1%
Unoccupied
97
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
46.0%
Couples with children
34.7%
Couples, no children
17.7%
Single parent
1,715
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the standout local industry at 26.3% of employment, with 474 workers, followed by education at 11.8% and construction at 11.2%. This mix helps explain the occupational spread across community and personal services at 498, trades at 458, professionals at 423, clerical/admin at 391 and managers at 288. Labour-force participation is 63.0%, full-time employment is 56.9% and unemployment is 6.0%. Household income sits at the 46.7th percentile, close to the national midpoint. SEIFA results range from decile 4 for education and occupation to decile 6 for economic resources, with decile 5 for disadvantage and decile 4 for advantage and disadvantage. The higher economic-resources decile than education and occupation suggests household resources are somewhat stronger than formal qualification and occupational positioning, but the overall profile remains mid-ranked rather than affluent.
Unemployment
6.0%
Labour Force
3,031
Unemployed
183
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
56.9%
Part-time
37.7%
Participation
63.0%
Employed
2,848
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.6%
Postgraduate
3.1%
Born Overseas
26.2%
Dwellings
2,244
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-oriented: 78.8% travel as car drivers, compared with 3.9% using public transport, while 10.9% work from home and 1.6% walk or cycle. That pattern means household convenience depends on parking and road access more than frequent transit. Families have access to Seaford Rise Primary School, a government primary school, and should check enrolment zones and secondary-school access against the exact address because boundaries can differ across the coastal corridor. The recorded crime rate is 31.1 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 190 total incidents, and the IRSAD result is decile 4. Compared with a higher-decile suburb, this points to a lower relative advantage profile, so buyers should weigh street conditions, services and commute time alongside the house itself.
Drive
78.8%
Public Transport
3.9%
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
10.9%
Population Forecast
+1.42%/yr
(+165 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth looks steady but increasingly age-shaped. The forecast annual trend is 1.42%, with migration classified as Balanced, so demand is not relying on one dominant inflow channel. Population change across the wider area is 16.3% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Aging: senior share rose 4.2 points, young share fell 1.4 points and working share fell 1.7 points. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage with a score of 33, which is lower than a strongly transformed market. Rent growth of 20.8% and real income growth of 6.4% indicate movement in both housing costs and earnings. Affordability is labelled Improving, moving from 47.0 in 2011 to 43.4 in 2021. Compared with a high-growth fringe profile, Seaford Rise is better read as an established suburb where ageing and moderate expansion shape demand.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+80
Net Internal / yr
+79
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +24% since 2011, Net internal migration +79/yr, Accelerating: 7% → 15%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
190
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
31.1
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Seaford Rise compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seaford Rise a good suburb to live in?
Seaford Rise can suit households wanting detached housing, with 94.0% of dwellings separate houses and 40.9% containing four or more bedrooms. The trade-off is car dependence, as 78.8% commute by car compared with 3.9% using public transport. Its median age is 39 and the crime rate is 31.1 per 1,000 residents.
What schools are in Seaford Rise?
Seaford Rise Primary School is the local government primary option identified for the suburb. Families should check enrolment zones and secondary-school access at the exact address because boundaries can differ across nearby streets. Seaford Rise has 6,105 residents, but school suitability depends more on year level and catchment than population size alone.
Is Seaford Rise safe?
The recorded crime rate is 31.1 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 190 total incidents. That figure is a useful suburb-level reference but cannot describe every street or household experience. Buyers and renters should compare the local rate with nearby areas and inspect lighting, traffic and activity around the specific property before deciding.
Is Seaford Rise good for property investment?
The investment case is mixed. Renting accounts for 24.6% of households, median rent is $318 per week and vacancy is 4.1%, while 37 development applications were recorded over 12 months. Compared with the 46.8% mortgage share, the suburb is owner-led. Forecast growth of 1.42% annually and Balanced migration support a measured, not speculative, approach.
How is Seaford Rise's population changing?
The current population is 6,105. Population change across the wider area is 16.3% over 10 years, while the forecast annual trend is 1.42% and migration is classified as Balanced. The trajectory is Aging: the senior share has risen 4.2 points, the young share has fallen 1.4 points and the working share has fallen 1.7 points.
What development is happening in Seaford Rise?
There were 37 development applications in the past 12 months. The recent examples include verandah work, an outback verandah and building alterations or additions. This points to continued property improvement activity, but the available examples do not establish a confirmed volume of new dwellings. Buyers should check approvals and construction conditions for each address.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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