Moving to Seaford Meadows SA 5169
What the official numbers say about living in Seaford Meadows — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $841,000 for a median house (based on 2026 1Q sales).
Renting? The census median is $360 a week, against a median household income of $1,663 a week.
About 62% of homes are owner-occupied and 38% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Seaford Meadows grew 209% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,652 → 5,102 people).
Around 78% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Hindi, Filipino, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Seaford Meadows sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 11% work from home.
Nearest train station: Noarlunga Centre, 3.9 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: Seaford, 1.6 km south.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 26.2 km north.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 29 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 13 schools · 14 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 7 parks — see them all on the Seaford Meadows profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Seaford Primary 1 km · All Saints Catholic Primary School 1.2 km · Seaford Secondary College 1.4 km · Noarlunga Downs Primary School 3 km · Cardijn College 3.5 km · Port Noarlunga Primary School 3.5 km · Huntfield Heights Primary School 3.9 km · Christies Beach Primary School 4.1 km
Groceries: Foodland 1.1 km · Woolworths 1.6 km · Drakes 1.8 km · ALDI 2.1 km
Parks and reserves: Lahore Playground 650 m · Karingal Reserve 1 km · Jack Holder Park 1.5 km · Whitney Crescent Reserve 1.7 km · Old Noarlunga Reserve 1.9 km · Nautilus Square Reserve 2 km · Jubilee Park 2.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Seaford Meadows, most often seen first: Little Raven · Common Starling · Rock Dove · House Sparrow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Southern Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Seaford Meadows, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Meadows here | 5,102 | $841,000 | 4/10 | 7% |
| Port Noarlunga South | 3,058 | $940,000 | 5/10 | 11% |
| Seaford | 4,493 | $870,000 | 3/10 | 9% |
| Old Noarlunga | 1,531 | $830,500 | 2/10 | 12% |
| Seaford Heights | 1,079 | $660,000 | 8/10 | 2% |
| Noarlunga Downs | 4,031 | $770,000 | 2/10 | 10% |
| Seaford Rise | 6,105 | $870,000 | 3/10 | 11% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Onkaparinga — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Kingston — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5169 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Seaford Meadows profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Seaford Meadows has a median sale price of $841,000 (2026 1Q sales). Renters pay a median $360 a week, and about 38% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 209% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,652 people to 5,102. It sits about 29 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line, and Noarlunga Centre station is roughly 3.9 km away. Local government is Onkaparinga council, and the federal seat is Kingston.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Seaford Meadows vs Port Noarlunga South · Seaford Meadows vs Seaford.
Nearby guides: Port Noarlunga South · Seaford · Old Noarlunga · Seaford Heights · Noarlunga Downs · Seaford Rise.
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