Seaford Property Market Overview (2026)
Seaford sits in the affordable outer-suburban market. This is value territory. Prices are lower than inner Melbourne because the suburb is still developing its amenity base, but growth corridors tend to appreciate as infrastructure catches up.
Price Estimates
| Property Type | Estimated Median | Monthly Mortgage (est.)* |
|---|---|---|
| House | $550K–$850K | $2,200–$3,400 |
| Unit/Apartment | $350K–$500K | $2,000–$3,000 |
Estimates based on Seaford’s market positioning. Mortgage estimates assume 20% deposit, 6.5% variable rate, 30-year term. For current sales data, check REIV or Domain.
What Drives Property Value in Seaford
Property prices in any suburb reflect three things: what is already there, what is coming, and how easy it is to get to the CBD. Here is how Seaford stacks up:
| Amenity Factor | Seaford | Impact on Value |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | 11 | Strong — school zones drive family demand |
| Parks | 21 | High — green space is a premium driver |
| Dining & Cafes | 9 | Developing |
| Medical | 4 | Adequate |
| Supermarkets | 0 | None — drives value down |
| Gyms & Fitness | 6 | Active lifestyle suburb |
Total amenity score: 62. Solid infrastructure that supports steady demand.
Schools (Key Value Driver)
Seaford has 11 schools — school zone boundaries are one of the strongest price drivers in Melbourne property:
| 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 |
| Aldercourt Primary School | 14B Silver Avenue |
| Mahogany Rise Primary School | 23 Jenkens Street |
| Seaford North Primary School | 81 Hallifax Street |
Check zone boundaries at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Rental Market
| Unit Type | Weekly Rent (est.) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $260–$360 |
| 2 Bedroom | $350–$450 |
| 3 Bedroom | $450–$600 |
Rental yield estimate: 4.5–5.5% (higher yields in more affordable suburbs).
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for full cost breakdown.
Before You Buy in Seaford
- Check school zones — findmyschool.vic.gov.au determines your designated school
- Review planning overlays — heritage, flood, bushfire at your local council
- Check flood risk — planning.vic.gov.au
- Attend auctions — quoted ranges in Seaford are guides, not guarantees
- Get a building inspection — non-negotiable for any house purchase
- Talk to locals — knock on a neighbour’s door. They will tell you what agents won’t
Key Links for Seaford Property Research
- Domain — current listings and recent sales
- realestate.com.au — price history and suburb profiles
- REIV — quarterly median prices (the official data)
- ABS Census — population and demographic data
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Seaford
- Best Cafes in Seaford
- Best Bars in Seaford
- Cost of Living in Seaford
- Seaford Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Seaford
- Is Seaford Safe?
- Seaford Transport Guide
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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