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Seaford Meadows Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Seaford Meadows Compares
Seaford Meadows vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Seaford Meadows | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,663 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $360 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,610 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 31 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ≈SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5169 covers Seaford Meadows, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 29 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - South region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Onkaparinga.
According to the 2021 Census, Seaford Meadows has a population of 5,102 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $1,663, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. The Indigenous population is 132 (2.6% of residents).
Housing in Seaford Meadows includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,610, with 1,860 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 62.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Seaford Meadows scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Seaford Meadows is part of the Onkaparinga statistical area in South Australia.
Seaford Meadows Details
| Postcode | 5169 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 5,102 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,663/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $854/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,610 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Population Density | 1433/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,860 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 132 (2.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.173 |
| Longitude | 138.487 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 29 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Onkaparinga |
| Local Government | Onkaparinga |
| Federal Electorate | Kingston |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,252 (24.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 644 (12.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,858 (36.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 917 (18.0%) |
| 65+ years | 430 (8.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 546 (10.7%) |
| Arthritis | 322 (6.3%) |
| Diabetes | 209 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 119 (2.3%) |
| Cancer | 105 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 66 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 19 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 71 (3.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 689 (37.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 836 (45.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 257 (13.9%) |
Suburbs Near Seaford Meadows
Same Postcode (5169)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.