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SA · Marion Council

Seacliff Park, 5049

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Desirability score

47.1/100
Average

Top 29% of South Australia's suburbs

81% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
What Seacliff Park is known for: Green suburb, High desirability

Suburb profile

Seacliff Park is a practical mid-sized suburb in Marion, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix.

Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together.

Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in housing affordability and community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
2,644
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,693
Dwelling vacancy
5.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
65 of 1,107
Median monthly mortgage
$1,800
Employment rate
62.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
68 / 135 / 32

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

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)
$390
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$735
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$690
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
15
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$1,040,000
Median price change
-12.3%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

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)
97
Against the person
18
Against property
79
Rate per 1,000 residents
36.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 147 residents
State safety percentile
52.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
30
Decrease (daily rate)
-10.8%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental19
  • Other Theft10
  • Sct - Residence9
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury9
  • Theft From Shop28

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Public transport

17 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 37 Seacombe Rd - South side
  • Stop 38 Seacombe Rd - South side
  • Stop 39B Seacombe Rd - South side
  • Stop 44 Ocean Blvd - West side
  • Stop 44A Ocean Blvd - West side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Asphalt WorksOcean Boulevard, Gardenia St17 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

300 planning-related records

2026· 23 proposals

  • June 2026

  • 3 x 3 level detached dwellings
    20 MANN ST SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Torrens Title Land Division 1 into 3 allotments. PLEASE REFER DA: 25033586 FOR PROPOSED BUILT FORM ISSUED PLANNING CONSENT 25/02/202
    3 BARNETT TCE SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Single Storey Dwelling
    48 ARTHUR ST SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
  • A pair of single level detached dwellings
    3 GILBERTSON RD SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding
    7 BURKE ST SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • Shed in rear yard
    22 DAVENPORT TCE SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • Removal of significant Tree - Sugar gum
    2 GARDENIA ST SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Internal alterations to an existing single storey detached dwelling (reconfiguration of internal floor plan, including new windows and construction of a new bathroom)
    6 ALBERT ST SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling and associated retaining wall, fencing and earthworks
    37 -39 WEST ST SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Two storey dwelling alterations and additions
    19 MARINER AV SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Three single storey dwellings
    UNIT 1-2 2B DON AV SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • 1 into 3 Torrens Title Land Division
    UNIT 1-2 2B DON AV SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation
    49 THOMAS ST SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • PROPOSED SWIMMING POOL & SAFETY BARRIERS
    48 OPHIR CR SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • 1 into 2 Torrens Title Land Division
    32 ARTHUR ST SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • 3 x single storey row dwelling in terrace arrangement with boundary walls.
    22 OPHIR CR SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Community title land division creating 3 lots from 2 allotments
    18 BARNETT TCE SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • Torrens title land division creating 2 allotments from 1 allotment
    18 BARNETT TCE SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • Variation of Development Application 24039993 – alterations to earthworks, retaining walls and proposed cellar
    25 MARINER AV SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Outbuilding additions
    5 JOHN ST SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • Variation to DA 25028258 (Earthworks): Alteration to the proposed earthworks along with the construction of a concrete block wall/structure.
    105 OCEAN BVD SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
  • We are proposing an internal fitout to the existing pharmacy, however this will also include some minor alterations to the shopfront. We are proposing a new automatic sliding door with a new internal 1:10 ramp starting at footpath height internally.
    238 -248 SEACOMBE RD SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • Torrens title land division creating 2 allotments from 1 allotment
    3 GILBERTSON RD SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
2025· 17 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Variation to DA 25009182 (Construction of a single storey detached dwelling along with associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing): Amendments to FFL and driveway gradients, extent of earthworks and retaining wall heights and setbacks.
    20 OCEAN BVD SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • Community title land division creating 5 lots from 1 allotment
    13 ORVIETO RD SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Two Storey Detached Dwelling
    7B RENOWN AV SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • Verandah and carport.
    278 SEACOMBE RD SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Build a retaining wall across the western and northern boundaries. The wall will need to be 1.4m in height in the north western corner. 1.15m fill on this lot, but there is a 0.25m drop below the current fence line on the other lots, hence total height from the lower level across the blocks is 1.4m.
    26 OSTERLEY TCE SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • Verandah
    34 OSTERLEY TCE SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • TORRENS/CONVENTIONAL LAND DIVISION CREATING 1 INTO 2 ALLOTMENTS
    48 DAVENPORT TCE SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • Verandah
    13 HIGH ST SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • 3 x 2 level detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement
    3 BARNETT TCE SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Fibreglass swimming pool installation & associated safety barrier
    15A BARNETT TCE SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • Earthworks
    105 OCEAN BVD SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment
  • Torrens title land division creating 3 allotments from 1 allotment
    55 OPHIR CR SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Verandah
    42 LAMINGTON AV SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • Removal of regulated tree
    3 ORVIETO RD SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • Verandah
    UNIT 2 6 LAMINGTON AV SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool & associated safety barrier
    16 MOTT TCE SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Decision Made
  • 3 x two level detached dwellings in a terraced arrangement and removal of 2 regulated and 1 significant tree
    50 OPHIR CR SEACLIFF PARK SA 5049Under Assessment

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

29 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Frayed KnotBaby Goods
  • Bake BakeryBakery
  • Stop 37 Seacombe Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 38 Seacombe Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 39 Davenport Terrace - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 39B Seacombe Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 40 Brighton Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 40 Davenport Terrace - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 41 Brighton Road - East sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
4

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
47.1/100 — Average
State standing
Top 29% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
2307th in Australia
State rank
199th in SA
Peer rank
#43 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#145 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
81%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • BWSamenitiesalcohol
  • Bake Bakeryamenitiesbakery
  • Frayed Knotamenitiesbaby_goods
  • Seaview Chicken & Fishamenitiesfast_food
  • Stop 37 Seacombe Road - South sideamenitiesbus_stop
  • Stop 38 Seacombe Road - South sideamenitiesbus_stop
  • Stop 39 Davenport Terrace - West sideamenitiesbus_stop
  • Stop 39B Seacombe Road - South sideamenitiesbus_stop
  • Stop 40 Brighton Road - East sideamenitiesbus_stop
  • Stop 40 Davenport Terrace - West sideamenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness

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