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Seaford Rise has an estimated 6,328 residents, up from 6,105 at the 2021 Census — a change of 223 people, or 3.7%. That puts 2,009 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Seaford Rise has an estimated population of approximately 6,328, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates and validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This represents an addition of 223 people (3.7%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 6,105 people. The figure stems from an estimated resident population of 6,313 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 18 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. Demographic density stands at 2,008 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Seaford Rise above the national benchmark across assessed locations.
The local 3.7% post-census growth rate trails the SA3 area figure (6.0%) by 2.3 percentage points, indicating resilient expansion. Net overseas migration was the leading contributor, generating roughly 36.0% of recent population expansion, while natural increase and interstate migration also registered positive contributions. Demographic projections for the suburb of Seaford Rise apply 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 data based on 2022. For periods beyond 2032 or areas without coverage, 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort models based on 2021 numbers are incorporated using weighted population aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Over the 16 years running to 2041, aggregated SA2 projections indicate the suburb of Seaford Rise will expand by 1,066 persons (a 16.6% overall rise), placing its projected population trajectory above the national median for statistical areas.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
43 new dwellings have been approved in Seaford Rise over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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ABS residential building approvals compiled by AreaSearch show that Seaford Rise has averaged around 8 new dwelling approvals annually, accumulating roughly 43 homes across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 5 approvals have been lodged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area added an average of 2.9 new residents per year for each completed home, demonstrating steady demand that reinforces residential value. The average expected construction cost for newly approved dwellings is $477,000, tracking moderately above regional standards and highlighting a focus on quality builds. Meanwhile, commercial construction has remained subdued, with commercial approvals totaling $24,000 this financial year.
Per capita residential construction in Seaford Rise sits 69.0% below the Greater Adelaide regional benchmark. This constrained delivery pipeline underscores local market maturity and potential land constraints, which typically bolsters pricing and competition across existing stock. New residential approvals have consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving established suburban streetscapes and meeting ongoing demand for spacious family properties. With approximately 1258 people per approval, the area exhibits the characteristics of a fully established market. Based on recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Seaford Rise is projected to expand by 1,051 residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, residential supply may struggle to match local population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and supporting upward pricing momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects close to Seaford Rise, worth an estimated $2.75 billion. 3 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, retail and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure developments and public planning initiatives heavily guide urban outcomes. Currently, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to generate direct local impacts. Notable regional initiatives include the Moana Growth Water Main Installation, Ocean View Estate, Fleurieu Connections - Main South Road Duplication, and Sunset Residential Development.
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Sunset Residential Development
A 42-hectare master-planned residential community featuring 644 allotments with land sizes up to 540m2. The development includes 15% affordable and social housing outcomes, extensive green spaces including a major north-south walking trail connecting to Onkaparinga River Recreation Park. Located in a prime coastal position with proximity to South Australian beaches and McLaren Vale wine region.
Fleurieu Connections - Main South Road Duplication
Duplication of Main South Road between Sellicks Beach and Victor Harbor, improving safety and reducing travel times to the Fleurieu Peninsula. The project includes new overtaking lanes, intersection upgrades and safety improvements.
Ocean View Estate
An exclusive boutique residential estate in Maslin Beach, offering land for new homes and house and land packages, including the 'Ashford' design with 'Vantage' facade. The estate provides a luxury living experience near the beach and the McLaren Vale wine region, with flat land ready for new homes or holiday escapes. Lot sizes include 702sqm, with pricing starting from $1,090,298 for select packages.
Victor Harbor Road Duplication
Duplication of approximately four kilometres of Victor Harbor Road between Main South Road (Old Noarlunga) and Main Road (McLaren Vale) to improve safety, traffic flow and capacity, including a new four-way, two-lane roundabout at Robinson Road and the realignment of Quarry Road. All lanes are now open to traffic and the project is complete as part of the broader Fleurieu Connections program delivered by the Fleurieu Connections Alliance.
Seaford Rail Extension
5.7km extension of dual track rail line from Noarlunga Centre to Seaford District Centre. Includes new railway stations at Seaford Meadows and Seaford with park-and-ride facilities, improving public transport access to southern suburbs.
Majors Road Interchange
The $120 million Majors Road Interchange project, jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian governments, constructed new on and off-ramps for the Southern Expressway at Majors Road. It included widening the Majors Road bridge to six lanes, signalised intersection improvements, and a new 1.8km shared user path. The project improved access to Glenthorne National Park and was officially opened to traffic in October 2025.
Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project
Stage 1 of the Main South Road Duplication between Seaford and Aldinga has been completed and is open to traffic. The project duplicated approximately 10 km of Main South Road, improving safety, reducing congestion and supporting tourism and regional growth on the Fleurieu Peninsula. It forms the first stage of the broader Fleurieu Connections program.
Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project
A 22-hectare master-planned residential development delivering more than 626 new homes across two land parcels on either side of Lovelock Drive in Port Noarlunga and Noarlunga Downs. The project features a minimum of 28% affordable and social housing (including 80 social housing dwellings), and 12.5% new public open space with a target of 25% overall tree canopy. Designed by Holmes Dyer, the development targets a 5-Star Green Star Communities rating. Civil works by Winslow Constructors commenced in 2025, with house construction planned to begin in 2026 and first residents expected by end of 2026.Multiple sales releases are underway including the Wirra and Kauwi Releases. The community will become home to approximately 1,200 residents over a 7-10 year delivery period through to 2031.
3,294 residents of Seaford Rise are employed, from a labour force of 3,436. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 67.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,667, about 74% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Seaford Rise sustains a well-balanced workforce distributed across blue-collar and white-collar roles, underpinned by strong representation in essential industries. Statistical area aggregations from AreaSearch indicate an unemployment rate of 4.1% alongside 4.0% estimated employment growth over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 3,294 residents are actively employed. Local joblessness sits 0.3% above the 3.8% recorded for Greater Adelaide, while labor force participation aligns closely with the metropolitan rate of 66.4%. At the Census, only 10.5% of workers reported working from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures should be noted. Local employment is concentrated predominantly within construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
In contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 4.2% of the local resident workforce, compared to 7.3% across Greater Adelaide. Comparisons between resident workers and local job counts demonstrate that this largely residential community provides relatively few workplace opportunities within its own boundaries. Over the past 12-month period, ABS and SALM figures aggregated by AreaSearch indicate local employment increased by 4.0% while the labour force expanded by 3.6%, reducing the local unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Adelaide, employment rose by 4.2%, the workforce increased by 4.0%, and unemployment decreased by 0.2 percentage points. Applying Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 industry employment projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment in Seaford Rise could grow by 6.7% across five years and 13.9% across ten years, compared to national forecasts of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (calculated via weighted industry extrapolation without localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Seaford Rise is $1,494 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $709 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,961 a year against an average of $55,124. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Seaford Rise recorded a median income of $48,961 and an average income of $55,124, below the national norm as well as Greater Adelaide figures of $54,808 and $66,852. Following a 10.17% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, income levels are estimated at $53,940 (median) and $60,730 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings all tracked between the 30th and 35th percentiles. The $1,500 - 2,999 income tier represents 34.5% of residents (2,183 people), closely mirroring the wider regional rate of 31.8%.
Severe mortgage and rent commitments leave only 83.5% of income remaining, placing the area at the 35th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Seaford Rise had 2,248 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 6% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $318 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, separate houses constitute 94.0% of the housing stock in Seaford Rise, with remaining formats (semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other properties) making up 6.0%, compared with 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across Adelaide metro. Outright home ownership stands at 27.0%, with 48.0% of homes carrying a mortgage and 24.9% occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $1,517 compared to $1,562 across Adelaide metro, while median weekly rents were $318 against $320 regionally. Compared to Australian benchmarks, local mortgage costs sit well below the $1,863 national average, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the $375 national figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Seaford Rise counted 2,248 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 74.5% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 34.8%, couples without children at 25.4%, and single parent families at 13.2%. The remaining 25.5% consists of non-family living arrangements, including lone person households at 23.8% and group households at 1.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, slightly above the Greater Adelaide norm of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.7% of adults in Seaford Rise hold a university qualification, including 10.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 395 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 982 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher educational attainment shows 14.7% of residents holding university credentials, below the 30.4% national benchmark. Bachelor degrees account for 10.9%, postgraduate qualifications make up 2.0%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.8%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 43.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing technical certifications, comprising certificates (32.3%) and advanced diplomas (11.5%). Student participation is substantial, with 30.1% of the local population actively undertaking formal education. This proportion comprises 12.2% attending primary school, 8.8% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.8% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Seaford Rise reaches 33 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 780 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transportation across Seaford Rise includes 33 bus stops connecting 16 routes that deliver 783 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average of 204 meters from their closest transit stop. Given the area's residential orientation, commuting is predominantly outward, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of work travel and train travel representing 7%. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.4 per household. Approximately 10.5% of employed locals worked from home at the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing pandemic conditions. Transit service volumes average 111 daily trips across the combined network, translating to roughly 23 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.8% of residents in Seaford Rise report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch identify meaningful challenges in Seaford Rise across mortality rates and chronic health conditions among both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is notably subdued at approximately 49% (~3,089 people), trailing the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 52.7% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, affecting 10.3% and 9.8% of residents respectively, while 63.8% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Chronic health issues are elevated among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and over represent 19.7% of the community (1,246 people), experiencing health outcomes that broadly match national trends for older demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.2% of Seaford Rise residents were born overseas and 5.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (38.1%) and Australian (27.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Seaford Rise aligns closely with regional norms, with 73.8% of residents born in Australia, 90.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 94.6% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 37.7% of the community. Judaism registers the clearest relative overrepresentation, accounting for 0.1% of the population alongside 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Reported ancestral backgrounds are led by English ancestry at 38.1% (compared with 27.8% across the broader region), Australian at 27.4%, and Scottish at 7.6%. Divergences also appear in smaller demographic cohorts, including Welsh at 1.0% (vs 0.6% regionally), South Australian at 0.8% (vs 0.3%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Seaford Rise is 39. 22.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Seaford Rise exhibits a younger demographic profile than Greater Adelaide. August 2026 AreaSearch estimates indicate children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 32.2% of residents versus 29.0% regionally, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 24.3% compared to 28.9% across Greater Adelaide. The median age remains at 39, matching the 2021 Census reading and level with Greater Adelaide's 39 at that Census. Seniors and retirees aged 65+ have increased from 16.4% at the Census to an estimated 19.7%. By 2041, this 65+ cohort is projected to see the largest expansion, adding 545 residents (44%) to reach 1,792.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Seaford Rise
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 18 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,105 at the 2021 Census → 6,328 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL41318). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.