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Seaview Downs Postcode
South Australia
Seaview Downs is an inner suburb in South Australia, located approximately 13 km from the Adelaide CBD. It falls within the 5049 postcode area and uses the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Seaview Downs has a population of 2,718 (1,348 males, 1,371 females). The median age is 42 years.
The median weekly household income in Seaview Downs is $1,741, with a median personal income of $796 per week.
The median weekly rent is $385 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,742.
In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (55), Germany (27), and New Zealand (25).
86.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 11.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Seaview Downs shows 1,347 people employed (755 full-time, 512 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.5%.
The most common occupations are professionals (295), technicians & trades (140), and managers (130).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Seaview Downs has an IRSAD score of 1027 placing it in decile 8 (highly advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Seaview Downs covers an area of 2.3 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1191 persons per km².
Statistically, Seaview Downs sits within the Marion area, part of the broader Adelaide - South region. It falls under the Holdfast Bay local government area.
The federal electorate for Seaview Downs is Boothby (Outer Metropolitan).
The 5049 postcode is shared by Seaview Downs along with Kingston Park, Marino, Seacliff and Seacliff Park.
Seaview Downs Details
| Postcode | 5049 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,718 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,741/week |
| Median Personal Income | $796/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $385 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,742 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1191/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,022 |
| Completed Year 12 | 45.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 20 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (highly advantaged) |
| Latitude | -35.0340 |
| Longitude | 138.5360 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 13 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Marion |
| Local Government | Holdfast Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Boothby |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 510 (18.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 308 (11.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 613 (22.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 702 (25.8%) |
| 65+ years | 594 (21.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 232 (8.5%) |
| Asthma | 101 (3.7%) |
| Diabetes | 85 (3.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 84 (3.1%) |
| Arthritis | 74 (2.7%) |
| Cancer | 46 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 44 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 38 (3.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 283 (27.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 451 (44.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 249 (24.4%) |