Moving to Seaforth QLD 4741
What the official numbers say about living in Seaforth — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $290 a week, against a median household income of $1,088 a week.
About 87% of homes are owner-occupied and 13% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Seaforth grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (788 → 800 people).
Around 68% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: German, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Seaforth scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (90% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest airport: Brampton Island Airport, 35.1 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 839 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 2 beaches — see them all on the Seaforth profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Seaforth State School 2.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Seaforth, most often seen first: Bush Stone-curlew · Rajah Shelduck · Rainbow Bee-eater · Plumed Whistling-duck · Great Knot · Masked Lapwing.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Seaforth, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth here | 800 | — | 2/10 | 42% |
| Habana | 1,022 | — | 8/10 | 31% |
| Shoal Point | 1,104 | — | 8/10 | 29% |
| Bucasia | 4,915 | — | 4/10 | 22% |
| Marian | 4,224 | — | 6/10 | 7% |
| Rural View | 5,657 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
| Richmond | 852 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Mackay — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Dawson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4741 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Seaforth profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $290 a week, and about 13% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 788 people to 800. It sits about 839 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Mackay council, and the federal seat is Dawson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Habana · Shoal Point · Bucasia · Marian · Rural View · Richmond.
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