SA · Onkaparinga Council
Seaford Meadows, SA, 5169
Current weather
12.7°CThunderstorm
75% humidity · 37.2 km/h wind · 13.6° / 12.1° today · 26 mm rain
Desirability index
#32 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Seaford Meadows is a smaller suburban community in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 5,102 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 299 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 58.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $530, houses $610), median house prices near $841,000 (up 12% recently), strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, 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
- 5,102
- Median age
- 31
- Median household income / week
- $1,663
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 71 of 1,931
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,610
- Employment rate
- 67.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 160 / 77 / 139
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)
- $530
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $610
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 30
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $841,000
- Median price change
- +11.6%
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)
- 299
- Against the person
- 86
- Against property
- 213
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 58.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 59 residents
- State safety percentile
- 69.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 183
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Graffiti38
- Other Property Damage And Environmental74
- Other Theft30
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury47
- Theft From Motor Vehicle20
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
19 public transport stops in this suburb
- Seaford Meadows Railway Station
- Stop 80 South Pacific Dr - South side
- Stop 81 Grand Blvd - West side
- Stop 82 Grand Blvd - West side
- Stop 83 Grand Blvd - West 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.
195 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Store associated tree damaging activity5A RAILWAY RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Under Assessment
- Pergola with shade cloth covering.9 FATHOM CR SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Under Assessment
May 2026
- Above ground SPA pool with safety barrier5 STERN RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Under Assessment
- In-Ground swimming pool with safety barrier1 FATHOM CR SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
March 2026
- Variation to Development authorisation (DA 24030836) - 4 supported accommodation units and an associated careers unit, in lieu of 4 residential apartments on portion of Level 4LOT 2 VIOL RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Under Assessment
February 2026
- Verandah5 HUDSON ST SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Retaining wall and associated fencing with total combined height of 3.8m32 TRIDENT RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Verandah38 COAST GUARD RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Attached verandah24 DECK CR SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Under Assessment
January 2026
- Installation of a Fielders Centenary Flat roof verandah for weather protection.25 SEASHELL ST SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Retaining wall and fence along the rear boundary34 TRIDENT RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Attached Carport38 PARRELL ST SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
2025· 38 proposals
December 2025
- VERANDAH8 PARRELL ST SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
November 2025
- Attached Verandah12 PELAGIC ST SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Install new verandah to side of existing property19 HUDSON ST SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
October 2025
- Proposed internal fitout(New MRI Room) to the existing building67 SEAFORD RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Attached Verandah31 MAGELLAN RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
September 2025
- Torrens Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 2 (Reference to land use development application 24030836)LOT 2 VIOL RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Attached Verandah & Deck11 ROTHWELL AV SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Construction of two buildings accommodating bulky goods outlets and a motor repair station, advertising displays and the removal of a regulated Corymbia citiriadora (Lemon Scented Gum)25 SEAFORD RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Under Assessment
August 2025
- Verandah1 SEASHELL ST SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Gable Verandah68 MAST AV SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Verandah2 KNOT CT SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Verandah4 MAROON LANE SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Verandah19 LIGHTHOUSE TCE SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- 6000mm x 1760mm Stratco Outback Verandah46 COAST GUARD RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Carport22 ANGLE RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
July 2025
- 6m high x 2.4m wide Double-Sided Non Illuminated Pylon Sign19 -23 SEAFORD RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Torrens title land division - 1 into 6, creation of new public road and removal of (3) regulated trees - 2 x Red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis), Golden Wreath Wattle (Eucalyptus odorata)LOT 12 RAILWAY RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety barrier23 MAST AV SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
June 2025
- Internal fitout for physio clinic760 GRAND BVD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
May 2025
- Verandah22 BOLLARD AV SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- flat roof verandah.4 MAGELLAN RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Change of use from bulky goods outlet to motor repair station and advertising signage9 SEAFORD RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fences13 SEASHELL ST SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
April 2025
- Verandah9 CLARKSON RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Verandah8 LEAGUE ST SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Community title land division (1 allotment into 11)6 -10 MCMILLAN RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Proposed Shop Fitout1 -9 PROW DR SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
- Verandah31 TAN LANE SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Decision Made
2024· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 33 proposals
33 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 32 proposals
32 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 41 proposals
41 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
92 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BettaAppliance
Unit 3 33-39 Seaford Road
- The Cottage BakeryBakery
55 Seaford Road
- Highgrove BathroomsBathroom Furnishing
9 Seaford Road
- Australian Aesthetics CoBeauty salon
- Bench (17)
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 77 Commercial Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 78 Commercial Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 79 Commercial Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 80 Commercial Road - East 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
5 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
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Green Leaves Early LearningJackstaff Roadchildcare
- Green Leaves Seaford HouseGrand Boulevardchildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 17
- Parks (OSM)
- 17
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
- 78.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #32 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
- Green Leaves Early LearningchildcareJackstaff Roadchildcare
- Green Leaves Seaford HousechildcareGrand Boulevardchildcare
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- 6000mm x 1760mm Stratco Outback Verandahplanning46 COAST GUARD RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Lodged 08 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- 6m high x 2.4m wide Double-Sided Non Illuminated Pylon Signplanning19 -23 SEAFORD RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Lodged 31 Jul 2025 · Decision Made
- Above ground SPA pool with safety barrierplanning5 STERN RD SEAFORD MEADOWS SA 5169Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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