Seaford Meadows, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Seaford Meadows Adelaide, South Australia
Seaford Meadows Location in South Australia
Established	1995
Postcode(s)	5169
Location	30 km (19 mi) from Adelaide city centre
LGA(s)	City of Onkaparinga
State electorate(s)	Kaurna
Federal Division(s)	Kingston
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 21.7 °C 71 °F 12.8 °C 55 °F 448.7 mm 17.7 in
Suburbs around Seaford Meadows: Port Noarlunga South Port Noarlunga South Noarlunga Downs Noarlunga Downs Port Noarlunga South Seaford Seaford Meadows Noarlunga Downs Old Noarlunga Seaford Seaford Old Noarlunga Old Noarlunga
Footnotes	coordinates Location Climate Adjoining suburbs

Seaford Meadows is a cool suburb located in Adelaide, South Australia. It's part of the City of Onkaparinga area and has its own special postcode, which is 5169. This area is a great place to live and visit, with lots to see and do.

What is Seaford Meadows?

Seaford Meadows is a modern suburb, meaning it's a residential area that's part of a bigger city. It's located about 30 kilometers south of the main city center of Adelaide. It was officially established in 1995, so it's a relatively new place.

Shopping and Fun

One of the exciting things about Seaford Meadows is its shopping center. A big Woolworths Supermarkets store opened there in March 2014. This means people living in the area have a convenient place to buy groceries and other things they need. It's a busy spot where families can shop and meet.

Getting Around: Trains and Transport

Seaford Meadows has excellent public transport options. The Seaford railway line runs right through the suburb. This train line makes it easy for people to travel to and from Adelaide.

Seaford Meadows Train Station

The Seaford Meadows railway station opened in 2014. This station is a key stop on the train line. It helps residents get to work, school, or just explore other parts of Adelaide.

The Train Depot

Seaford Meadows is also home to the Seaford Train Depot. This is a very important place for Adelaide's trains! It's where the 4000 class trains are kept and maintained. Think of it like a big garage and repair shop for trains. It helps keep the trains running smoothly for everyone.

How Seaford Meadows is Governed

Like all places in Australia, Seaford Meadows is part of different government areas. These groups help make decisions and provide services for the community.

Local Government

Seaford Meadows is part of the City of Onkaparinga. This is the local government area. The local council looks after things like parks, roads, rubbish collection, and community events in the suburb.

State and Federal Government

For state-level decisions, Seaford Meadows is in the electoral district of Kaurna. This means residents vote for a representative in the state parliament. For national decisions, it's part of the federal Division of Kingston. This is where people vote for someone to represent them in the Australian Parliament. These different levels of government work together to help the community.