SA · Onkaparinga Council
Seaford Rise, SA, 5169
Current weather
12°CThunderstorm
82% humidity · 36.1 km/h wind · 13.5° / 11.4° today · 28.4 mm rain
Desirability index
#25 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Seaford Rise is a smaller suburban community in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 6,105 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 190 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 31.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600, median house prices near $870,000 (up 16% recently), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 6,105
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,494
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 97 of 2,348
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 59.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 171 / 0 / 135
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)
- $600
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $870,000
- Median price change
- +15.6%
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)
- 190
- Against the person
- 76
- Against property
- 114
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 31.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 80 residents
- State safety percentile
- 46th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 183
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault13
- Other Property Damage And Environmental45
- Other Theft17
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury39
- Theft From Motor Vehicle13
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
- 3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 977
- Disability Unit Seaford Rise Primary SchoolGrand BoulevardSpecialist Facilities
- Seaford Rise Kindergarten178 Grand BoulevardPreschools
- Seaford Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 977
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
33 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 84G Griffiths Dr - South side
- Stop 86 Commercial Rd - East side
- Stop 87 Commercial Rd - East side
- Stop 88 Commercial Rd - East side
- Stop 89 Commercial Rd - East 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.
238 planning-related records
2026· 23 proposals
June 2026
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence29 SMUGGLERS DR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Under Assessment
- Building Alterations - remove brick pier, install single garage roller-door16 ESPERANCE BVD SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Four detached dwellings (terrace)73 ENDEAVOUR DR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Under Assessment
May 2026
- Fibreglass swimming pool installation & associated safety barrier6 OCEANIC CL SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Retrospective Application for a Carport with an Enclosed Roller Door Frontage7 SEAFARER CT SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Under Assessment
- Verandah (enclosed) and a spa pool with associated swimming pool safety features51 GRAND BVD SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
April 2026
- Verandah39 ESPERANCE BVD SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation12 PORT ROYAL CT SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)13 STANFORD GLEN SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Fibreglass swimming pool installation & associated safety barrierLOT 181 FAIRLIGHT PL SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
March 2026
- Carport12 BEACHPORT RD SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Retaining wall and associated fencing with a total combined height of 3.6m3 WATERFORD CCT SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Verandah to replace existing sail35 GRAND BVD SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Outbuilding- Shed19 FREYCINET CT SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- installing a spa18 SANTA CATALINA CR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Under Assessment
- Swimming pool & safety fences9 COVE CCT SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Extension of existing under main roof verandah by approx 1.4m11 BYRON BAY BVD SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Under Assessment
- Retaining wall up to maximum height of 2.4m34 ALBANY WAY SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
February 2026
- Swimming pool & safety fences38 BEACHPORT RD SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations85 BARBADOS DR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
January 2026
- Swimming Pool & Safety Fences67 GRAND BVD SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Attached Verandah21 FREYCINET CT SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Attached Verandah & Carport29 SMUGGLERS DR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
2025· 52 proposals
December 2025
- Internal Building alteration9 DOTTEREL PL SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Removal of regulated tree (Chinese Elm)11 ATOLL CL SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation29 SMUGGLERS DR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
November 2025
- attached verandah24 DAINTREE DR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Attached Verandah3 BROOKSIDE CR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Patio53A BEACHPORT RD SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Verandah29 DRIFTWOOD CR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
October 2025
- Verandah4 DOLPHIN CT SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Swimming pool55 BEACHPORT RD SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Replacement building- Verandah2 SMUGGLERS DR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
September 2025
- Spa and designated safety features11 ENDEAVOUR DR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Remove 4x3 meter shed and replace with 4x6 shed. 2 meter breeze way on the front. Shed Bertram (#69-180917SB) is all steel, Stratco shed with side door, window and front roller door. Galvanized bolts and tec screws Height: 2.85m Side height: 2.2m Access door 2.3 (roller door) 1.4m from the main dwelling No power is being connect Storm water down pipe will be connected (existing) 3 meters from the shed 600mm from all fencing1 BOSUNS WAY SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool.10 PORTSEA DR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Removal of existing structure and replacement with a Fielders Centenary Gable.4 PETREL CL SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
August 2025
- Installation of a Fielders Centenary Flat roof verandah on 'flyover' brackets).3 AVOCET ST SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Verandah6 FREYCINET CT SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)LOT 179 FAIRLIGHT PL SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Decision Made
2024· 44 proposals
44 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· 51 proposals
51 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 35 proposals
35 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
36 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (3)
- Stop 84 Griffiths Drive - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 84G Griffiths Drive - South sideBus stop
- Stop 86 Commercial Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 86 Grand Boulevard - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 86 Grand Boulevard - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 87 Commercial Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 87 Grand Boulevard - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 87 Grand Boulevard - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 88 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)
- 3/10
- 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
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)
- 21
- Parks (OSM)
- 20
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
- 83.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #25 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
- Ancillary Accommodationplanning12 PORT ROYAL CT SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Lodged 21 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodationplanning29 SMUGGLERS DR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Attached Verandahplanning21 FREYCINET CT SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Attached Verandahplanning3 BROOKSIDE CR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Attached Verandah & Carportplanning29 SMUGGLERS DR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Lodged 14 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
- Building Alterations - remove brick pier, install single garage roller-doorplanning16 ESPERANCE BVD SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Lodged 09 Jun 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning12 BEACHPORT RD SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Lodged 31 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Dwelling alterationsplanning85 BARBADOS DR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Lodged 09 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Excavation & installation of fiberglass swimming pool.planning10 PORTSEA DR SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Lodged 08 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Extension of existing under main roof verandah by approx 1.4mplanning11 BYRON BAY BVD SEAFORD RISE SA 5169Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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