Seaton, SA 5023 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Seaton is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5023, home to 10,877 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Charles Sturt local government area and roughly 9 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,877
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,300 /week
- Median personal income
- $696 /week
- Median family income
- $1,778 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Charles Sturt
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hindmarsh
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,700
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Seaton Park Primary School
- Findon High School
- Grange Primary School
- Fulham Gardens Primary School
- Seaton High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 20 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 77 bus stops
- Stop 27 Tapleys Hill Rd - West side
- Stop 27 Tapleys Hill Rd - East side
- Stop 28 Tapleys Hill Rd - West side
- Stop 28 Tapleys Hill Rd - East side
- East Grange Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 11 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 60 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 37 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 5.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 41.3% of the 5,911 resolvable premises in Seaton. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 22.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 41.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 36.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,312 across postcode 5023 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 544 theft, 236 property damage, 228 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seaton?
Seaton (SA 5023) had 10,877 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Charles Sturt local government area.
What is the median rent in Seaton?
The median advertised rent in Seaton is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Seaton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Seaton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Seaton Park Primary School (0.9 km), Findon High School (1.4 km), Grange Primary School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Seaton?
Seaton is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (41.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Seaton?
Across postcode 5023, 1,312 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (544), property damage (236), violent (228). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Seaton?
In Seaton, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (5.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Seaton?
81 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Seaton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 20 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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