Seaford Meadows vs Seaford
Seaford Meadows (median $900,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Seaford ($972,500). Over the past year, Seaford (+18.6%) ran 9.1 percentage points ahead of Seaford Meadows (+9.5%) on house-price growth.
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Seaford Meadows and Seaford side by side
| Measure | Seaford Meadows | Seaford |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $900,000 | $972,500 |
| Median unit | $247,680 | $247,680 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.5% | +18.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $627/wk | $630/wk |
| Unit rent | $515/wk | $443/wk |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 64 | 54 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,102 | 4,493 |
| Median age | 31 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 478 mm | 501 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.4°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 Meadows scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 54/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Seaford (967) sits above Seaford Meadows (965).
- For buyers
- Seaford Meadows is the lower entry point at $900,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Seaford Meadows delivers the better gross yield (3.62% vs 3.37%), but Seaford has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Seaford edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 965). Seaford Meadows also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Seaford Meadows vs Seaford: common questions
Is Seaford Meadows or Seaford cheaper to buy in?
Seaford Meadows has the lower median house price at $900,000, roughly 7% below Seaford ($972,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Seaford Meadows or Seaford?
Over the past 12 months, Seaford grew +18.6% vs +9.5% in Seaford Meadows, a gap of 9.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Seaford Meadows or Seaford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Seaford scores 967 vs 965 in Seaford Meadows. 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, Seaford Meadows or Seaford?
Seaford Meadows scores 64/100 on walkability vs 54/100. 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, Seaford Meadows or Seaford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.62% in Seaford Meadows vs 3.37% in Seaford. 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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