Seaford - Seaford Meadows

The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 37 and a higher share of children under 15 than the state average. It also has a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and for those born overseas, England is the most common birthplace. English and Australian are the most frequent ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with only 5.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures, and very few residents speak little or no English.

A striking 61.6% of residents have no religion, which is far above the state and national averages. Christianity is the most common faith, followed by small numbers of Buddhists and Hindus.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 15.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well below the state average, and Year 12 completion is also lower than the national figure.

Typical household and personal incomes are a little below the national figure. The area has a much lower proportion of high-earners, with only 11.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with a much higher rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions. About 6.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with a much higher rate of people caring for children unpaid than the national average. However, the proportion of volunteers is lower than in most areas.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20. This group also shows higher Year 12 completion rates than the state and national figures.

Families with children are common, though the area has a much higher rate of one-parent families than most other places. People per home is 2.5, which is about the same as the national average.

Homes here are typically larger, with 89.4% having three or more bedrooms and a high proportion of separate houses. This helps explain why the area is well-suited for the large number of families living here.

Public transport infrastructure is excellent, with 90 stops and 23 routes, far more than most similar areas. Despite this, 66% of people still drive themselves to work.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42.6% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the state average, while recent overseas arrivals are well below national levels.

Employment levels are around the middle for similar areas, with 62.9% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

The population has grown by 7.9% since 2021, which is higher than the state average. However, overall advantage scores are lower than about 60% of similar areas.

The area experiences much lower annual rainfall than the state average and typically has lower maximum temperatures.

Seaford - Seaford Meadows is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Almost all homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park or school.