VIC3198· Pop. 17,215Frankston

SEAFORD

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$942,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

6.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.6%

modelled estimate

AI insights for SEAFORD

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SEAFORD shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$526/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.97%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$700k

2021

$850k

2022

$880k

2023

$830k

2025

$942k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

SEAFORD is a metropolitan VIC suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.9% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.5%
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,500/wk

$81k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.9%

62.9% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+2.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

68%

22% apartments

Degree qualified

37.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

26.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

560 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.9%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

35.7 km

Regional

Days on market

24 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

65.7%

Strong demand

Walkability

34 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

7.3 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,471/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3198

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Seaford North Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1070

St Anne's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1070

Seaford Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1030

Kananook Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1014

Seaford Park Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1005

Belvedere Park Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1004

🎓Secondary (1)

Patterson River Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1015

⭐Special (1)

Nepean School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1006

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

3/ 100

13.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1027ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

44/ 100

🚆 3 train🚃 10 tram🚌 37 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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