Moving to Seaford (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Seaford in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Seaford at a Glance
| Need | Seaford |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 9 |
| Schools | 11 |
| Parks | 21 |
| Medical | 4 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Seaford
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Seaford has 4 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Skin Cancer Clinics | 270 Seaford Road | — |
| Hartnett Clinic | 2 Hartnett Drive, Seaford | — |
| Seaford Central Medical Clinic | 134 Nepean Highway | — |
| Seaford Beach Family Clinic | 115 Nepean Highway | — |
Pharmacies: PharmaSave
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Seaford has 0 restaurants and 9 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Starbucks
- Gelato Unou — 125A Nepean Highway
- Beach Cafe Seaford — 10N Nepean Highway
- 18-EightyEight — 5 Station Street
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Seaford.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Seaford has 21 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Maple Street Reserve
- Belvedere Reserve
- Kananook Reserve
- Retarding Basin Reserve
- Seaford North Reserve
- Manna Reserve
If You Have Kids
Seaford has 11 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Kananook Primary School | 22 Wells Road |
| Nepean Special School | 33 Klauer Street |
| Belvedere Park Primary School | 30 Belvedere Road |
| Seaford Primary School | 10 McRae Street |
| Seaford Park Primary School | 141 East Road |
Cost of Living in Seaford
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Seaford?
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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