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 15,773 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 1,596 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,177. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,149 in June 2024 and an additional 260 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,375 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Seaford - Seaford Meadows' growth rate of 11.3% since the 2021 census exceeds that of the SA3 area (6.2%) and the SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. 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 adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on demographic trends, an above median population growth is projected for the area, with an expected expansion of 2,552 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 12.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

Seaford Meadows has seen approximately 123 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 617 homes. As of FY26107 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built in the area between FY21 and FY25 has contributed an average of 2.3 new residents per year. The average construction cost value for new homes is $241,000.

This financial year, $2.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Seaford Meadows records 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, the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects Seaford Meadows to add 1,928 residents. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Seaford - Seaford Meadows has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 7thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Sunset Residential Development, Fleurieu Connections - Main South Road Duplication, Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project, and Seaford Rail Extension. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Seaford Meadows had a balanced workforce in September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.5% and estimated employment growth of 3.5% over the past year. There were 8,034 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 0.6% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was 68.5%, similar to Greater Adelaide's 66.5%.

Census responses showed that 10.0% of residents worked from home. Employment was concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade, with a strong specialization in construction at 1.5 times the regional level. Professional & technical employment was lower at 4.9%, compared to the regional average of 7.3%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while labour force grew by 3.6%, with unemployment remaining stable.

In Greater Adelaide, employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment fell slightly. National employment forecasts from May-25 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released in financial year 2023, Seaford - Seaford Meadows SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $54,436 and an average income of $61,176. Nationally, the median was $54,808 and the average was $66,852. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $59,226 and an average of $66,559, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8%. In Census 2021 data, incomes in Seaford - Seaford Meadows ranked modestly, between the 33rd and 39th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution showed that 36.0% of residents (5,678 individuals) earned within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the broader area at 31.8%. Housing affordability was severe, with only 82.4% of income remaining, 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

In Seaford Meadows, as per the latest Census, 88.8% of dwellings were houses with 11.2% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seaford Meadows stood at 26.4%, with the rest either mortgaged (44.0%) or rented (29.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Seaford Meadows was $350, slightly higher than the Adelaide metro figure of $320. Nationally, Seaford Meadows' mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than 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% of all households, including 29.7% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 14.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.1%, with lone person households at 24.4% and group households making up 2.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people, aligning 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 Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (33.6%).

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

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

Seaford - Seaford Meadows has 91 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 23 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,425 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 193 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most commuters travel outward; car remains the dominant mode at 89%, while train usage stands at 7%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 10% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 203 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Seaford - Seaford Meadows are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Health indicators suggest below-average health outcomes in Seaford Meadows compared to national averages. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are higher than typical levels for older cohorts, with mental health issues impacting 10.2% of residents and asthma affecting 9.2%. Only 49% of the population has private health cover, compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

While 64.7% of residents claim no medical ailments, this is lower than the 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 17.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,821 people), compared to 19.0% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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, making up 33.0% of the population. Hinduism, however, was overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, comprising 0.5% versus 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (35.9%, regional average: 27.8%), Australian (28.1%, regional average: 22.8%), and Scottish (7.6%). Notably, Welsh (0.8% vs 0.6%), Dutch (1.9% vs 1.2%), and German (5.0% vs 5.1%) were also overrepresented in Seaford Meadows compared to the regional averages.

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% compared to Greater Adelaide's average, while the 55-64 age group is under-represented at 9.8%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.4% to 6.3%, and the 5-14 cohort has declined from 13.7% to 12.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 22%, reaching 2,352 people from 1,925. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.