SA · Holdfast Bay Council
Seacliff, SA, 5049
Current weather
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Desirability index
#3 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Seacliff is a smaller suburban community in the Holdfast Bay area, home to around 2,117 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 59 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 27.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $720 (flats $550, houses $880), median house prices near $1,681,500 (up 26% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 14 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 2,117
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,931
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 67 of 914
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 60%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 47 / 167 / 113
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $880
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $720
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,681,500
- Median price change
- +26.4%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 59
- Against the person
- 13
- Against property
- 46
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 163 residents
- State safety percentile
- 41.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 30
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault8
- Other Property Damage And Environmental15
- Other Theft15
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime3
- Sct - Residence4
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,094
- Seacliff Community Kindergarten47 Kauri ParadePreschools
- Seacliff Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1094
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Seacliff Railway Station
- Stop 39 Brighton Rd - West side
- Stop 43 Scholefield Rd - West side
- Stop 43A Scholefield Rd - North side
- Stop 43A Scholefield Rd - South side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
219 planning-related records
2026· 23 proposals
June 2026
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence46 WARATAH ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling591 BRIGHTON RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
- Child Care Facility, retaining walls, fencing associated carparking and landscaping1 SCHOLEFIELD RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
- Alterations and Additions to existing residence, partial demolition of existing residence, Tree removal.59 YACCA RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
May 2026
- Land division one into two allotments (Torrens)34 PANORAMIC WAY SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
- Building alterations221 ESPLANADE SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage) - floor area of 71m²43 MARINE PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
- Building alterations comprising re-roof of existing dwelling from tiled roof to sheet metal cladding9 OZONE PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
April 2026
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence53 MYRTLE RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fences41 ACACIA ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
March 2026
- Torrens title land division creating 2 allotments from 1 allotment72 MYRTLE RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- Removal of one Regulated Tree (gum tree) due to poor structural health and safety risks. The tree is in declining condition with significant limb encroachment over the primary overhead power lines servicing the dwelling, posing a fire risk and utility failure hazard.41 YACCA RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling and three storey detached dwelling34 PANORAMIC WAY SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
- Building Alterations - repair of Fire Damage, Wall and ceiling lining, bathroom renovation, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical223 ESPLANADE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- Torrens title land division creating 3 allotments from 2 allotments44 MAITLAND TCE SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
February 2026
- Proposed three storey dwelling28 PANORAMIC WAY SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, deck and carport62 MARINE PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- Alteration of an existing retaining wall.22 LUCY MAY DR SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
January 2026
- Three storey detached dwelling32 PANORAMIC WAY SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations and additions83 YACCA RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
- removal of condition 7 of Develoment Alpplication ID 2402521713 PORTLAND ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- Land Division – 2 into 12 allotments (including future ‘reserve’ allotment and a ‘super lot’), earthworks, construction of future roads and associated infrastructure and two (2) stormwater detention basins (within Reserve 5002 and Lot 8005)1 CLUBHOUSE RD SEACLIFF SA 5049;7 -23 OCEAN BVD SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
- VerandahUNIT 4 37 YOUNG ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
2025· 49 proposals
December 2025
- Renovation to existing Early learning centre. Re-roof, external cladding, external window and interior alterations. All like for like.41 KAURI PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (garage)43 MARINE PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- Verandah and carport structureUNIT 1 13 KAURI PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- Retrofit for opening roof verandah63 MYRTLE RD SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- ESP Upgrade works23 KAURI PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049;UNIT 4 23 KAURI PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
November 2025
- Two level detached dwelling with cellar, verandah and swimming pool23 WARATAH ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
- Installation of a precast concrete pool and associated filtration equipmentUNIT 2 17 KAURI PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- Removal of 44 regulated trees and 10 significant trees1 CLUBHOUSE RD SEACLIFF SA 5049;7 -23 OCEAN BVD SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- Removal 2 significant trees23 WARATAH ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- Swimming Pool install51 KAURI PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
- Variation to previously approved developments (DAs 25025667, 23037611 & 24034779) comprising: - slight increases in overall building heights - window and balustrade modifications - alterations to boundary walls and fencing - revisions to balcony and alfresco layouts - internal layout refinements and associated external detailing adjustments.53 MARINE PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Under Assessment
October 2025
- VerandahUNIT 3 25 -27 ACACIA ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- Alterations and addition to existing dwelling and verandah44 ACACIA ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- Fibreglass swimming pool installation & associated safety barrier45 WARATAH ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers49A KAURI PDE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- 2 into 2 Allotment Boundary Realignment44 MAITLAND TCE SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier & shed17 ACACIA ST SEACLIFF SA 5049Decision Made
2024· 27 proposals
27 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 31 proposals
31 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 42 proposals
42 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 47 proposals
47 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
61 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- The Craft BakerBakery
- Bbq
- Bench (17)
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Stop 38A Kauri Parade - East sideBus stop
- Stop 39 Brighton Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 39A Kauri Parade - East sideBus stop
- Stop 40 Brighton Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 40A Kauri Parade - East sideBus stop
- Stop 41 Brighton Road - West sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
19 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 97.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #3 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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