Seaford - Seaford Meadows

Seaford - Seaford Meadows lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Seaford - Seaford Meadows' population is approximately 15,222 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 7.4% since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,177 people. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 15,160 in June 2024 and validated new addresses totalling 260 since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,327 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Seaford - Seaford Meadows' growth rate exceeded both its SA3 area (4.9%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 41.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Demographic trends project an above median population growth for Australian statistical areas, with Seaford - Seaford Meadows expected to expand by 2,552 persons to reach a total of 17,774 by 2041, reflecting a 16.3% increase over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Seaford - Seaford Meadows among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Seaford Meadows has recorded approximately 123 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 617 homes. As of FY-26, 73 approvals have been recorded. The average increase in residents per dwelling built over these five years is 2.3. New dwellings are being constructed at an average cost of $241,000.

This year, $2.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Seaford Meadows has seen 75.0% more development activity per person. Recent construction comprises 82.0% detached dwellings and 18.0% attached dwellings. The area has approximately 111 people per dwelling approval, indicating a growing market.

By 2041, it is projected that Seaford Meadows will add 2,479 residents based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Seaford - Seaford Meadows has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 9thth percentile nationally

Seven projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include Sunset Residential Development, Fleurieu Connections - Main South Road Duplication, Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project, and Seaford Rail Extension.

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Seaford - Seaford Meadows has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Seaford Meadows has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented, with an unemployment rate of 4.5% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%. There are 8,034 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Residents' employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction has a particularly strong presence, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Professional & technical services have limited presence, at 4.9% compared to the regional 7.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data analysis. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, while labour force grew by 3.6%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 3.0% and labour force expand by 2.9%, with a slight fall in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%, but SA's employment growth outpaces the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Seaford Meadows' employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended 2022, Seaford - Seaford Meadows SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $51,215. The average income stood at $57,841. This was lower than national averages of $52,592 and $64,886 respectively for Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year ended 2022, current estimates would be approximately $57,786 (median) and $65,262 (average) as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 shows household incomes ranked at the 33rd percentile, family incomes at the 34th percentile, and personal incomes at the 39th percentile in Seaford - Seaford Meadows. In terms of income distribution, 36.0% of the population fell within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, which was similar to the broader area where this cohort represented 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 82.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 31st percentile.

Seaford - Seaford Meadows is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Seaford Meadows in Seaford, as per the latest Census data, had 88.8% houses and 11.2% other dwellings (including semi-detached homes, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 89.2% houses and 10.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seaford Meadows stood at 26.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.0% and rented ones at 29.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,452. Median weekly rent in Seaford Meadows was $350, compared to Adelaide metro's $314. Nationally, Seaford Meadows' mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $350 compared to the national figure of $375.

Seaford - Seaford Meadows has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 72.9 percent of all households, including 29.7 percent couples with children, 27.7 percent couples without children, and 14.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.1 percent, with lone person households at 24.4 percent and group households making up 2.8 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

Seaford - Seaford Meadows shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 17.2%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (33.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in primary education, 7.2% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Seaford - Seaford Meadows indicates that there are 91 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. The area is served by 23 individual routes in total, which combined provide 1,422 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to public transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 193 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 203 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Seaford - Seaford Meadows is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Seaford Meadows faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 49% of its total population (~7,443 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 10.2 and 9.2% of residents respectively. Around 64.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 62.9% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 17.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,723 people), lower than the 21.0% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Seaford - Seaford Meadows ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Seaford Meadows, found in Seaford, had a population with 77.7% born in Australia, 89.9% being citizens, and 94.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 33.0%. Hinduism, however, was overrepresented at 0.5%, compared to 0.6% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups were English (35.9%), Australian (28.1%), and Scottish (7.6%). There were notable differences in the representation of Welsh (0.8% vs regional 0.8%), Dutch (1.9% vs 1.7%), and German (5.0% vs 5.4%) ethnic groups.

Seaford - Seaford Meadows's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Seaford - Seaford Meadows is 37 years, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 cohort is over-represented at 12.7% locally compared to Greater Adelaide's average, while the 55-64 age group is under-represented at 9.8%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has increased from 5.4% to 6.3%, and the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 13.7% to 12.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 27% (493 people), reaching 2,352 from 1,858. Conversely, the 5-14 age group is expected to decrease by 3 residents.