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Seaford, VIC 3198

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$920,000

market range $850K-$975K

Median Unit

$700,000

market range $625K-$750K

Gross Yield (units)

4.0%

1yr Growth (houses)

+6.5%

market range -2.5% to +17.5%

Investment snapshot for Seaford

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Seaford market and investor summary

In Seaford, VIC 3198, the median house sells for around $920K. House prices have moved +6.5% over the past year. At 1.3% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.3% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Seaford: people, income and schools

About 17,215 people live in Seaford, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 40, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 63% of households.

The typical household income runs to around $78,000 a year (about $1,500 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 11.8 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 31% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.

Families have 29 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Seaford sits about 35 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 52 for walkability and 89 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.

Population
17,215
+5% over 5yr
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$78,000/yr
Households renting
33%
Family households
63%
Socio-economic rank
5/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
29
avg ICSEA 1048
Unemployment
5.6%
Distance to CBD
35 km
Walk score
52/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Seaford

What should I check before investing in Seaford?

Seaford has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +6.5% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Tight rental market (1.3% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Seaford?

The median property price in Seaford, VIC 3198 is $920K for houses and $700K for units.

What rental yield does Seaford show?

The gross rental yield in Seaford is 4.0% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Seaford?

House prices in Seaford are up 6.5% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Seaford?

The current vacancy rate in Seaford is 1.3%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Seaford?

Seaford has a population of approximately 17,215 residents, with a median age of 40.

What schools are near Seaford?

There are 29 schools within roughly 5km of Seaford. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Seaford affordable to buy in?

A median house in Seaford costs about 11.8 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.

Is Seaford's population growing?

The population of Seaford has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Seaford from the CBD?

Seaford is about 35 km from the CBD.

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