Carrum vs Seaford
Seaford (median $880,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Carrum ($1,100,500).
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Carrum and Seaford side by side
| Measure | Carrum | Seaford |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,500 | $880,000 |
| Median unit | $762,500 | $577,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $560/wk |
| Unit rent | $545/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1046 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 20 |
| Transit score | 60 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,239 | – |
| Median age | 40 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 651 mm | 685 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 25.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Seaford scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carrum (1046) sits above Seaford (1011).
- For buyers
- Seaford is the lower entry point at $880,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Seaford offers the higher gross rental yield (3.31% vs 3.21%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Carrum edges out on average school ICSEA (1046 vs 1011).
Carrum vs Seaford: common questions
Is Carrum or Seaford cheaper to buy in?
Seaford has the lower median house price at $880,000, roughly 20% below Carrum ($1,100,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Carrum or Seaford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carrum scores 1046 vs 1011 in Seaford. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Carrum or Seaford?
Seaford scores 20/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Carrum or Seaford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.31% in Seaford vs 3.21% in Carrum. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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