Seaview Downs, SA 5049 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Seaview Downs is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5049, home to 2,718 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Holdfast Bay local government area and roughly 15 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,718
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,741 /week
- Median personal income
- $796 /week
- Median family income
- $2,076 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Marion
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Boothby
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $385 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,742
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Seacliff Primary School
- Seaview Downs Primary School
- Seaview High School
- St Teresa's School - Brighton
- Hallett Cove East Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 train stops, 28 bus stops
- Stop 45 Newland Ave - West side
- Marino Railway Station
- Stop 46 Newland Ave - West side
- Stop 44 Sherlock Rd - South East side
- Stop 44 Sherlock Rd - North West side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 3 restaurants
- 31 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 8 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, 10.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 99.9% of the 1,134 resolvable premises in Seaview Downs. 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: 0.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 99.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 311 across postcode 5049 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 20% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 125 theft, 68 violent offences, 63 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seaview Downs?
Seaview Downs (SA 5049) had 2,718 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Marion local government area.
What is the median rent in Seaview Downs?
The median advertised rent in Seaview Downs is $385/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Seaview Downs?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Seaview Downs covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Seacliff Primary School (0.9 km), Seaview Downs Primary School (1.3 km), Seaview High School (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Seaview Downs?
Seaview Downs is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (99.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Seaview Downs?
Across postcode 5049, 311 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (125), violent (68), property damage (63). 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 Seaview Downs?
In Seaview Downs, 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 (10.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Seaview Downs?
34 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Seaview Downs centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 bus stops, 2 train 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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