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Seaforth QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Seaforth, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Seaforth QLD is 800 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Seaforth is $559 per week ($29,068 per year). Median rent in Seaforth is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Seaforth has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Seaforth has a population density of 11.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Seaforth is England. The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Seaforth is $1,733.

There were 144 recorded offences in Seaforth in 2025-26, a rate of 180 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (32 offences).

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Seaforth Population

residents (Census 2021)

Seaforth Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$559/wk

$29,068 per year

#7618 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Seaforth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (423) Female 47.1% (377)

Population Density

11.7

people per km²

800 people · 68.1 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,470

Family income/wk

Seaforth 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)

Seaforth Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

62.9% 166 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.1% 98 dwellings

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

Seaforth Country of Birth

Australia

96.5%

England

2.3%

Germany

1.2%

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

Seaforth Religion

No Religion

29.4%

Catholic

23.5%

Not stated

18.5%

Anglican

14.3%

Uniting Church

8.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Baptist

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Seaforth Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.4%

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

Seaforth Languages Spoken at Home

Other

62.5%

German

37.5%

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

Seaforth Employment

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Employed full-time

31.0% 173 people

⏰

Employed part-time

11.3% 63 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 11 people

🏠

Not in labour force

55.7% 311 people

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

Seaforth Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

70.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.5%

Bachelor Degree

10.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

Postgraduate Degree

1.6%

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

Seaforth Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

16.7%

Professionals

14.2%

Community & Personal Service

10.5%

Managers

9.9%

Labourers

6.2%

Clerical & Administrative

6.2%

Sales Workers

5.6%

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

Seaforth Field of Study

Engineering

35.3%

Architecture & Building

13.1%

Management & Commerce

13.1%

Society & Culture

9.8%

Education

9.2%

Health

8.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.9%

Agriculture & Environment

3.3%

Creative Arts

2.0%

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

Seaforth Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Seaforth Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

11.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.9%

$4,000+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Seaforth Marital Status

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Married

55.3% 381

↔️

Separated

3.8% 26

📋

Divorced

11.5% 79

🕊️

Widowed

5.2% 36

👤

Never married

24.2% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Seaforth Ancestry

English

31.8%

Australian

30.4%

Irish

9.5%

Scottish

9.2%

German

5.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.4%

Other

2.9%

Italian

2.3%

Dutch

1.8%

Maltese

1.3%

New Zealander

0.9%

Filipino

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Seaforth School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.7%

Secondary — Government

23.5%

Vocational Education

19.8%

Secondary — Catholic

12.3%

Primary — Catholic

3.7%

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

Seaforth Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.0% 94

✅

No need for assistance

93.0% 1,247

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

Seaforth Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.8% 105

—

Not a volunteer

82.2% 484

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Seaforth Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.2%

$450-$599/mo

5.1%

$600-$799/mo

4.1%

$800-$999/mo

9.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Seaforth How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Did not go to work

13.3%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Bus

3.6%

Other

2.4%

Walked only

1.2%

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

Seaforth Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.0%

1 vehicle

32.4%

2 vehicles

46.1%

3 vehicles

13.4%

4+ vehicles

7.2%

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

Seaforth Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.1%

2 bedrooms

23.2%

3 bedrooms

47.9%

4 bedrooms

18.3%

5 bedrooms

3.5%

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

Seaforth Population Mobility

13.7%

moved in the last year

36.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

39.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Seaforth Indigenous Population

6.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,274

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Seaforth Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Seaforth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Seaforth Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.7%

Couple — children under 15

33.6%

Couple — no children under 15

9.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

One parent — children under 15

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Seaforth Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.4% 20

👤

Never served

96.6% 563

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Seaforth Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.8% 94

—

Did not provide

84.2% 500

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Seaforth Children Ever Born

No children

20.5%

1 child

6.4%

2 children

37.9%

3 children

21.2%

4 children

12.9%

5+ children

1.1%

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

Seaforth When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Seaforth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.6%

5–14 hours

27.6%

15–29 hours

17.9%

30+ hours

15.7%

Did not do domestic work

26.2%

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

Seaforth Household Size

1 person

30.2%

2 persons

46.5%

3 persons

9.2%

4 persons

8.3%

5 persons

4.0%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Seaforth Where Residents Moved From

Same address

568

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Seaforth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.0%

Blended family — no other children

18.0%

Step family — no other children

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Seaforth Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 144 total

Assault

Break & Enter

Domestic Violence

Theft

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Sexual Offences

Traffic

Fraud

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Seaforth Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,088/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Seaforth

Your weekly income

≈ $4,715/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $798/wk

Rent share 26.7%

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Income: $456/wk Rent: $248/wk Save: $42/wk

Toogoolawah

Income: $501/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $30/wk

Rainbow Beach

Income: $602/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $10/wk

Monto

Income: $491/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $120/wk

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Income: $543/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $50/wk

Julatten

Income: $559/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $15/wk

Jandowae

Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $90/wk

Allora

Income: $569/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $40/wk

Seaforth vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Surat

Pop: 402 Income: $690/wk Rent: $150/wk

Austinville

Pop: 403 Income: $672/wk Rent: $325/wk

Moorina (Qld)

Pop: 403 Income: $818/wk Rent: $370/wk

Yangan

Pop: 404 Income: $656/wk Rent: $213/wk

Aeroglen

Pop: 405 Income: $903/wk Rent: $395/wk

Paddys Green

Pop: 405 Income: $739/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Seaforth

What is the population of Seaforth QLD?

The population of Seaforth QLD is 800 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.7 people per km².Seaforth is ranked #4,298 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Seaforth?

The median personal income in Seaforth QLD is $559 per week, or $29,068 per year.The median household income is $1,088 per week.Family income is $1,470 per week.Seaforth is ranked #7,618 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Seaforth?

Median rent in Seaforth QLD is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Seaforth ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Seaforth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Seaforth QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Seaforth?

The median age in Seaforth QLD is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Seaforth a good suburb to live in?

Seaforth is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 800.The median income is $559/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% 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: 32532. All dollar figures in AUD.