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SA · Onkaparinga Council

Seaford Heights, SA, 5169

Current weather

11.7°CThunderstorm

82% humidity · 36.1 km/h wind · 13.2° / 11.2° today · 28.4 mm rain

Desirability index

65.3/100

#53 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Seaford Heights is a small locality in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 1,079 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 46 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 42.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $670, median house prices near $660,000 (down 22% recently), limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,079
Median age
29
Median household income / week
$2,170
Dwelling vacancy
1.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
6 of 409
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
81.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
17 / 20 / 0

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

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$670
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
15
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$660,000
Median price change
-21.6%

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)
46
Against the person
8
Against property
38
Rate per 1,000 residents
42.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 135 residents
State safety percentile
58.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
183
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental10
  • Other Theft10
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent7
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury6
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle4

Data sources & freshness

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

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 84A Robinson Rd - South side
  • Stop 85 Robinson Rd - South side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

389 planning-related records

2026· 34 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling, fences and retaining walls
    LOT 3339 HALIMAND ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 3334 GRENVILLE ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    27 EVERTON RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Flat Verandah
    1 KAKABECKA ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling, retaining wall and fencing (up to maximum height of 2.8m)
    LOT 3197 HALIMAND ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall and fence of combined maximum height 2.45m
    LOT 3201 HALIMAND ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall and fence of combined maximum height 2.6m
    LOT 3198 HALIMAND ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall and fence with combined maximum height of 3m
    LOT 3219 ADDINGTON ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Under Assessment
  • Retrospective change of use of Garage to shop (personal or domestic services establishment - Salon)
    2 LE HUNTE RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Verandah
    25 KINTORE RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 3225 ADDINGTON ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Under Assessment
  • Double Storey Detached dwelling with associated retaining walls up to 900mm in height
    LOT 3220 ADDINGTON ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls up to 1.4m in height
    LOT 3218 ADDINGTON ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Retaining Walls (Vista Stage 4b-9a) as per DA approval 145/8063/2020
    LOT 8200 HALIMAND ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling.
    LOT 3199 HALIMAND ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls.
    7 NORFOLK CCT SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Under Assessment
  • Retrospective- retaining wall and associated fence with a total combined height of 2.8m
    LOT 3013 NICHOLLS RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    13 HUDSON RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Swimming pool & safety fences
    39 ESPIAL ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated fencing and retaining walls
    21 NORFOLK CCT SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    18 ESPIAL ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall and fencing with a maximum height of 2.8m
    LOT 3102 NORFOLK CCT SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Double storey detached dwelling and associated retaining walls up to 1.5m in height
    LOT 3090 NORFOLK CCT SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Dwelling addition - New bathroom to existing two storey dwelling
    9 WASAGA ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated fence and retaining wall up to 2.5m in height
    LOT 3109 VISTA PDE SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool and Safety Fence
    13 ROCKPORT RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall and fence of combined maximum height of 2.6m
    LOT 3108 NORFOLK CCT SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall and fence of combined maximum height of 2.7m
    LOT 5085 VISTA PDE SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Change of use of shop 5 to a consulting room and associated fitout.
    44 ROBINSON RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 3110 VISTA PDE SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    LOT 3021 NICHOLLS RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Outbuilding-Shed
    8 DORINGO RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Above ground Swimming Pool with Safety Barriers
    40 GOYDER RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Change of use of shop 4 to consulting rooms including associated fit-out
    44 ROBINSON RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
2025· 72 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    LOT 5074 ECHO WAY SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Single Story Dwelling with associated retaining wall and fence of maximum height 2.4m
    LOT 3092 NORFOLK CCT SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall and fence
    LOT 3103 NORFOLK CCT SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling with associated retaining wall and fencing with a maximum height of 2.7m
    LOT 3094 NORFOLK CCT SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Attached verandah
    6 TOWLER RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Decision Made
  • Side screen past Verandah, continuing the same screen as on the existing Verandah
    19 KINTORE RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Under Assessment
2024· 89 proposals

89 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 46 proposals

46 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 60 proposals

60 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 88 proposals

88 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Stop 84A Robinson Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 85 Robinson Road - South 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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Seaford Day Surgery4 Vista ParadePrivate Day Only Hospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

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
65.3/100
Cohort rank
#53 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
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  • Seaford Day Surgeryhealth4 Vista ParadePrivate Day Only Hospital
  • Above ground Swimming Pool with Safety Barriersplanning40 GOYDER RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Lodged 08 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Attached verandahplanning6 TOWLER RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • Change of use of shop 4 to consulting rooms including associated fit-outplanning44 ROBINSON RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Lodged 05 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Change of use of shop 5 to a consulting room and associated fitout.planning44 ROBINSON RD SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Lodged 28 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Double Storey Detached dwelling with associated retaining walls up to 900mm in heightplanningLOT 3220 ADDINGTON ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Lodged 18 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Double storey detached dwelling and associated retaining walls up to 1.5m in heightplanningLOT 3090 NORFOLK CCT SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Lodged 19 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Dwelling addition - New bathroom to existing two storey dwellingplanning9 WASAGA ST SEAFORD HEIGHTS SA 5169Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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