Suburb Property Profile: Seaford Heights SA 5169

iBuildNew Editorial TeamJuly 19, 20193 min read

Forming part of the City of Onkaparinga, Seaford Heights is a developing, coastal suburb, boasting a stunning array of newly opened estates. Situated approximately 36 km south of the Adelaide CBD, this up-and-coming town is well-known for its unique urban sprawl and has proven especially popular with young families and professionals seeking all the benefits of city living without the same expense. Check out our comprehensive guide to this developing suburb below…

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The Neighbours The age distribution of Seaford Heights is skewed towards a slightly older population at present, with recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics listing the median age of residents as 37 years. Of the approximate 7,000 residents, children aged 0-14 comprise 22.3%, while young people aged 15-29 account for 18.4% of the population. With the area’s ongoing residential development, it is anticipated that the demand for land and property amongst young families and professionals will continue to increaseThe Commute Seaford Heights is largely serviced by Main South Road and Victor Harbour Road, both of which connect the area to the Adelaide CBD via the Southern Expressway. Travel via car to the city is an approximate 38-minute journey, while journey via rail takes a slightly longer 65-minutes. Seaford and Seaford Meadows train stations provide access to several different railway lines and a number of bus routes

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The School Run Seaford Heights and its adjacent suburbs host a mix of highly regarded public and private, primary and secondary schools, including Moana Primary School and Wirreanda Secondary School. Seaford Rise Kindergarten, along with a number of other preschool and childcare facilities, is conveniently located within the vicinity of the major school and shopping districts. Given the suburb’s relative proximity to the city, residents are less than 40-minutes away from The University of Adelaide. For those more inclined to learn a trade or undertake an apprenticeship, the Noarlunga campus of TAFE SA is closely located to the suburb.

Retail Therapy Residents have access to the smaller and more local shops of Seaford Meadows Shopping Centre and also the larger selection of retail, business and civic facilities offered at Seaford Central and McLaren Vale Shopping Centre. Rundle Mall and the Myer Centre are both less than 40-minutes away and provide a more unique mix of boutique and popular chain stores, alongside a wide variety of casual and fine-dining options.What’s Going On? Residents of this suburb have plenty of options when it comes to keeping active and entertaining the whole family. The Ochre Point and Moana beaches have proven particularly popular with locals, largely in the wake of the recently implemented coastal walking track spanning over 70km. Offering picturesque views of the stunning South Australian coast, as well as several perfect picnic spots, the track successfully links a number of prominent beaches. Also, a favourite of locals and tourists alike, the renowned wine-producing region of McLaren Vale is situated less than 10-minutes from this thriving suburb. With a number of high-profile wineries offering daily tours and a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy quality wine and fine-dining, it’s perfect for a relaxing weekend outing or even a more low-key weekday dinner!

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