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Seacombe Heights SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Seacombe Heights, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Seacombe Heights SA is 1,549 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Seacombe Heights is $815 per week ($42,380 per year). Median rent in Seacombe Heights is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Seacombe Heights has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Seacombe Heights has a population density of 1843.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Seacombe Heights is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Seacombe Heights is $1,850.

There were 6 recorded offences in Seacombe Heights in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Seacombe Heights Population

residents (Census 2021)

Seacombe Heights Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$815/wk

$42,380 per year

#3337 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

#2445 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,850/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Seacombe Heights Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (768) Female 50.1% (772)

Population Density

1843.0

people per km²

1,549 people · 0.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,143

Family income/wk

Seacombe Heights Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Seacombe Heights Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.2% 209 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.8% 275 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Seacombe Heights Country of Birth

Australia

80.9%

England

8.6%

India

3.9%

China

2.7%

Greece

1.5%

Croatia

0.8%

Germany

0.6%

Iran

0.6%

Canada

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Seacombe Heights Religion

No Religion

57.1%

Catholic

17.1%

Anglican

8.4%

Not stated

4.6%

Eastern Orthodox

4.3%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Hinduism

3.2%

Buddhism

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Seacombe Heights Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Seacombe Heights Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

24.5%

Greek

21.7%

IAL Punjabi

12.3%

Other

11.3%

SAL Tot

8.5%

IAL Nepali

8.5%

Arabic

7.5%

Italian

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Seacombe Heights Employment

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Employed full-time

37.3% 445 people

⏰

Employed part-time

25.3% 302 people

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Unemployed

3.4% 40 people

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Not in labour force

34.0% 406 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Seacombe Heights Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.2%

Certificate III/IV

32.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.8%

Postgraduate Degree

10.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.8%

Certificate I/II

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Seacombe Heights Occupation

Professionals

34.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.5%

Managers

13.1%

Clerical & Administrative

12.9%

Community & Personal Service

12.6%

Sales Workers

4.2%

Labourers

4.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Seacombe Heights Field of Study

Management & Commerce

17.7%

Health

17.7%

Engineering

16.3%

Society & Culture

14.2%

Education

8.9%

Architecture & Building

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.9%

Creative Arts

3.3%

Information Technology

3.0%

Agriculture & Environment

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Seacombe Heights Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Seacombe Heights Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

5.2%

$800-$999/wk

5.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.3%

$4,000+/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Seacombe Heights Marital Status

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Married

53.6% 673

↔️

Separated

2.6% 33

📋

Divorced

7.2% 91

🕊️

Widowed

3.7% 47

👤

Never married

32.8% 412

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Seacombe Heights Ancestry

English

31.7%

Australian

23.8%

Scottish

7.9%

Irish

7.8%

Other

7.6%

German

5.7%

Chinese

3.8%

Italian

3.1%

Indian

2.9%

Greek

2.8%

Dutch

1.6%

Polish

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Seacombe Heights School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.0%

Secondary — Government

20.6%

Primary — Catholic

14.6%

Vocational Education

9.2%

Pre-school

8.9%

Secondary — Catholic

7.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Seacombe Heights Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 105

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 2,883

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Seacombe Heights Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.4% 190

—

Not a volunteer

84.6% 1,042

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Seacombe Heights Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.9%

$300-$449/mo

2.4%

$450-$599/mo

1.2%

$600-$799/mo

2.4%

$800-$999/mo

1.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Seacombe Heights How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.7%

Did not go to work

11.2%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Train

2.5%

Bus

1.5%

Walked only

0.6%

Other

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Tram/Light Rail

0.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Seacombe Heights Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.0%

1 vehicle

28.6%

2 vehicles

45.8%

3 vehicles

15.2%

4+ vehicles

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Seacombe Heights Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.6%

3 bedrooms

55.7%

4 bedrooms

33.4%

5 bedrooms

4.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Seacombe Heights Population Mobility

10.1%

moved in the last year

32.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Seacombe Heights Indigenous Population

0.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,009

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Seacombe Heights Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

139

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Seacombe Heights Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Seacombe Heights Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.1%

Couple — no children

29.9%

Couple — no children under 15

18.7%

One parent — children under 15

5.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Seacombe Heights Military Service

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Previously served

2.8% 34

👤

Never served

97.2% 1,198

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Seacombe Heights Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.4% 164

—

Did not provide

86.6% 1,063

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Seacombe Heights Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

13.6%

2 children

36.0%

3 children

13.4%

4 children

3.1%

5+ children

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Seacombe Heights When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

105

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Seacombe Heights Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.5%

5–14 hours

32.8%

15–29 hours

15.6%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

19.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Seacombe Heights Household Size

1 person

18.0%

2 persons

37.3%

3 persons

18.2%

4 persons

18.7%

5 persons

4.7%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Seacombe Heights Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,350

Moved from SA

105

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Seacombe Heights Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.0%

Step family — no other children

9.1%

Blended family — no other children

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Seacombe Heights Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Seacombe Heights Schools

schools nearby

government

1068

avg ICSEA score

5,571

total students

Australian Science and Mathematics School Government

Secondary · 10-12 · 419 students

1101

ICSEA

McAuley Community School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 451 students

1099

ICSEA

Seacliff Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 356 students

1094

ICSEA

Sunrise Christian School Marion Independent

Combined · R-9 · 320 students

1090

ICSEA

Stella Maris Parish School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 429 students

1086

ICSEA

Christ the King School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 179 students

1079

ICSEA

Brighton Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 726 students

1077

ICSEA

IQRA College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 734 students

1067

ICSEA

Suneden Specialist School Independent

Combined · U · 72 students

1065

ICSEA

Seaview Downs Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 324 students

1051

ICSEA

Seaview High School Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,377 students

1038

ICSEA

Darlington Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 184 students

964

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Seacombe Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,917/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Seacombe Heights

Your weekly income

≈ $8,307/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $1,537/wk

Rent share 19.8%

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Seacombe Heights vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

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Pop: 783 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $350/wk

Chandlers Hill

Pop: 792 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $370/wk

Compton

Pop: 812 Income: $913/wk Rent: $230/wk

Hillier

Pop: 814 Income: $512/wk Rent: $255/wk

Eudunda

Pop: 815 Income: $493/wk Rent: $200/wk

Yahl

Pop: 817 Income: $790/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Seacombe Heights

What is the population of Seacombe Heights SA?

The population of Seacombe Heights SA is 1,549 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1843.0 people per km².Seacombe Heights is ranked #3,354 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Seacombe Heights?

The median personal income in Seacombe Heights SA is $815 per week, or $42,380 per year.The median household income is $1,917 per week.Family income is $2,143 per week.Seacombe Heights is ranked #3,337 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Seacombe Heights?

Median rent in Seacombe Heights SA is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Seacombe Heights ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Seacombe Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Seacombe Heights SA is $1,850. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Seacombe Heights?

The median age in Seacombe Heights SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Seacombe Heights a good suburb to live in?

Seacombe Heights is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,549.The median income is $815/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41314. All dollar figures in AUD.