Seaford Meadows (SA)

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Based on demographic assessments of ABS statistics and new residential locations verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Seaford Meadows is home to roughly 5,742 residents as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 640 people (12.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,102 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 5,739 estimated by Districts following the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures, supplemented by 202 verified new addresses added since the Census. This population level yields a density of 1,612 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio for Australian areas analyzed by Districts. The 12.5% expansion in the suburb of Seaford Meadows since the 2021 Census outpaced the broader SA3 region (5.8%) and the SA4 territory, positioning it as a key local growth center. In recent times, international migration was the primary driver, accounting for roughly of the overall population gains, with natural increase and interstate moves also contributing positively.

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The local workforce features a solid proportion of skilled workers and essential service professionals, with an unemployment rate of 4.3% and an annual job growth rate of 5.9% based on aggregated statistical area statistics. In March 2026, working residents numbered 3,232, while the local jobless rate stood 0.5% higher than the 3.8% recorded for Greater Adelaide. Work participation is exceptionally high at 75.6%, compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. According to Census records, a modest 10.8% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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ATO postcode data compiled by Districts for the financial year 2023 shows a median taxpayer income of $57,930 and an average of $65,425, placing the area slightly under the national average, whereas Greater Adelaide registered a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $63,821 for the median and $72,079 for the average in March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes placed the area at the 52nd percentile nationally. The most common weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 43.0% of the population (2,469 residents), which compares to 31.8% for the wider region. Housing affordability is a significant concern, with only of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the st percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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At the time of the most recent Census, the dwelling mix in Seaford Meadows consisted of 88.4% standalone houses and 11.6% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or other structures, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the Adelaide metro area. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 12.8%, trailing the metropolitan average, while the remaining homes were being purchased with a mortgage (49.0%) or rented (38.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,610 and median weekly rent of $360 both exceeded the Adelaide metro averages of $1,562 and $320, respectively. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 77.6% of households in the area, comprising couples with children at 34.2%, couples without children at 24.4%, and single-parent households at 18.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.4%, with lone person households representing 19.5% and group households making up 3.0% of the total. The average household size of 2.7 people is higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Educational attainment levels show that 19.0% of residents hold a university qualification, which is lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 45.4% of the population aged 15+ holding a credential in these fields, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (34.6%).

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Public transport options include 18 active stops within Seaford Meadows, serving both train and bus networks. These stops accommodate 13 separate routes, generating 866 weekly passenger trips. Transport links are highly accessible, with residents living an average of 230 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the suburb, with most workers traveling outward; private cars are the main transport mode at 88%, followed by trains at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 per household. A modest 10.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health analyses regarding mortality rates and chronic illnesses reveal notable medical challenges across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly above the SA2 average at approximately 53% of the population, representing about 3,035 residents.

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The cultural profile of the area aligns closely with regional averages, with 78.4% of residents born in Australia, 90.3% holding citizenship, and 92.3% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 30.8% of the community. The most distinct religious variance is seen in Judaism, which represents 0.1% of residents, matching the 0.1% average across Greater Adelaide.

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With a median age of 31, Seaford Meadows is younger than Greater Adelaide, which has a median age of 39, and is also younger than the national figure of 38. The suburb has a higher concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (19.1%) compared to Greater Adelaide, but fewer residents aged 55 - 64 (7.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.6% to 13.9% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has dropped from 15.7% to 14.2%. Projections for 2041 point to significant demographic shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the fastest at (adding residents to reach ), while the to cohort is projected to rise by a minor , adding people.

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Seaford Meadows currently has an estimated 476 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 207 children aged 0-2 and 138 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 502 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 562. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.