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

As of February 2026, Seaford - Seaford Meadows' population is approximately 15,773. This figure represents a 11.3% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,177. The growth was inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 15,149 in June 2024 and an additional 257 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,375 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Seaford - Seaford Meadows' growth exceeded both SA3 area (6.4%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 41.4% of overall population gains recently, 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 are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. By 2041, based on latest annual ERP population numbers, Seaford - Seaford Meadows is projected to expand by 2,552 persons, reflecting a total increase of 12.2% 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 recorded approximately 123 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 617 homes. In FY-26 to date, there have been 107 approvals. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 attracts 2.3 new residents per year, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost for new homes is $241,000.

This financial year has seen $2.5 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Seaford Meadows records 75.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. Recent construction comprises 82.0% detached dwellings and 18.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited for buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 111 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market.

AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Seaford Meadows to add 1,928 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

AreaSearch has identified seven projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Sunset Residential Development, Fleurieu Connections - Main South Road Duplication, Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project, and Seaford Rail Extension. The following list provides details on those likely to be most relevant.

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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 both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented, with an unemployment rate of 4.5% as of September 2025. The area has seen estimated employment growth of 3.5% over the past year.

There are 8,034 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 0.5% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's at 66.4%. According to Census responses, only 10.0% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction has a particularly strong presence with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Professional & technical services have limited presence at 4.9%, compared to 7.3% regionally. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while labour force increased by 3.6%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 3.0%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Seaford Meadows' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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. These figures are lower than the national averages of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively in Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes by September 2025 would be approximately $59,226 and $66,559 respectively. Census 2021 data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Seaford - Seaford Meadows rank modestly between the 33rd and 39th percentiles. Income distribution indicates that 36.0% of individuals fall within the $1,500-$2,999 range, similar to the broader area at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are 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

Seaford Meadows in Seaford, as per the latest Census, had 88.8% houses and 11.2% other dwellings (including semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% 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, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Seaford Meadows was $350, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 comprising 2.8%. 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%. Bachelor degrees are most common among qualified residents at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 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

Seaford - Seaford Meadows has 91 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 23 different routes, facilitating 1,425 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 193 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 89% of residents, while train usage stands at 7%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 203 trips daily, equating to roughly 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

Seaford Meadows had below-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The level of common health conditions was somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Private health cover was relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~7,760 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were mental health issues (10.2%) and asthma (9.2%), while 64.7% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents had an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area had 18.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,867 people), lower than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors presented some challenges but ranked lower nationally than those of 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% as citizens, and 94.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 33.0%. Hinduism was underrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up just 0.5% versus 2.8%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (35.9%), Australian (28.1%), and Scottish (7.6%), all higher than regional averages of 27.8%, 22.8%, and not specified respectively. Notably, Welsh (0.8%) and Dutch (1.9%) were overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.6% and 1.2%. German ancestry was slightly underrepresented at 5.0% versus the region's 5.1%.

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 0-4 cohort is over-represented at 6.2% locally compared to Greater Adelaide's average, while the 55-64 age group is under-represented at 9.9%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.3% to 12.6%, and the 75-84 cohort has grown from 5.4% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 13.7% to 12.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Seaford - Seaford Meadows. Notably, the 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 23%, adding 441 people and reaching a total of 2,352 from 1,910. Meanwhile, the 65-74 age group is expected to decrease by 11 residents.