Question 1

Is Seacliff Park a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Seacliff Park is a quiet, mainly residential coastal suburb that sits alongside the nearby beachside villages. Its streets are largely single-storey post-war bungalows and low-set brick homes with pockets of newer infill, and the area is popular with families, downsizers and anyone after an easy coastal lifestyle. Local parks and school options are close by, while shops and cafes are available in neighbouring Seacliff and Brighton. Rail access via Seacliff station on the Seaford line and straightforward road links connect the suburb to the wider southern suburbs and the city.

About 2,644 people live in Seacliff Park and the median age is 41. Households typically earn $1,693 a week (roughly $88,000 a year) and families make up the majority of households, with couple families with children (42.9%) and without children (40.2%) together forming just over eight in ten family households. Around 78.9% of homes are owner-occupied and renters are 21.1%. A council-backed upgrade of the Gully Road reserves is under way, and there are local administrative projects such as a lane-naming proposal and a recent boundary inquiry. For those who want an established, mostly owner-occupied coastal suburb with parks, schools and rail nearby, Seacliff Park is worth a look; whether it suits you depends on what you value in a neighbourhood.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Seacliff Park?

Accepted Answer

In Seacliff Park the numbers point to buying being much further from local incomes than renting. The median house price of $1,270,000 is about 14.4 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which is well above those local incomes.

For renters, a house at $700 a week would take about 41.3% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a large share, while a unit at $450 a week would take about 26.6%, a moderate share. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Seacliff Park a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Seacliff Park rose a strong 19.7% over the past year, while house rents climbed a solid 7.7% over the same period. For someone weighing Seacliff Park as an investment, the value change points to capital growth and the rent change to rental income; capital growth was the stronger performer this year, and whether that mix fits your goals depends on your circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.27M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	19.7%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	15	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	57	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$700	$450
Change in rent Past 12 months	7.7%	N/A

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