Seaton vs Kidman Park
Seaton (median $1,130,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Kidman Park ($1,325,000).
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| Measure | Seaton | Kidman Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,130,000 | $1,325,000 |
| Median unit | $271,440 | $287,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $675/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $510/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1043 | 1057 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,877 | 3,874 |
| Median age | 40 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 439 mm | 438 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.5°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
Seaton scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kidman Park (1057) sits above Seaton (1043). Kidman Park skews owner-occupied (74%), Seaton runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
- For buyers
- Seaton is the lower entry point at $1,130,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Seaton offers the higher gross rental yield (3.11% vs 2.55%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Kidman Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1043). Kidman Park also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Seaton vs Kidman Park: common questions
Is Seaton or Kidman Park cheaper to buy in?
Seaton has the lower median house price at $1,130,000, roughly 15% below Kidman Park ($1,325,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Seaton or Kidman Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kidman Park scores 1057 vs 1043 in Seaton. 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, Seaton or Kidman Park?
Seaton scores 28/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Seaton or Kidman Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.11% in Seaton vs 2.55% in Kidman Park. 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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