Altona Meadows vs Seabrook
The verdict
Altona Meadows is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $748K in Seabrook. Seabrook rates higher for liveability (86 vs 74). Altona Meadows is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 4.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Seabrook rates higher (100 vs 81/100 in Altona Meadows).
Scores
| Altona Meadows | Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 74 |
| Transport | 59 | 64 |
| Education | 63 | 70 |
| Liveability | 74 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Altona Meadows | Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,479 | 4,952 |
| Median age | 41 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,573 | $2,042 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.5% | 46.6% |
| Born in Australia | 62.1% | 57.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Altona Meadows Moderate Growth · Seabrook Moderate Growth
Property
| Altona Meadows | Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $705K | $748K |
| Median unit price | $506K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.5% | 6.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Altona Meadows | Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 292 | 121 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 206 | 182 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 417 | 162 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,443 | 2,504 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Altona Meadows | Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,036 | 1,094 |
See the full school list on each profile: Altona Meadows · Seabrook
Transport
| Altona Meadows | Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 46 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 64 | 70 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Altona Meadows | Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 39 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 4.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.4 km | 19.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Altona Meadows | Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,479 | 4,952 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,601 | 4,886 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,770 | 6,102 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | -0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Altona Meadows or Seabrook?
Seabrook has the higher residential safety score (Altona Meadows 81/100 vs Seabrook 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Altona Meadows or Seabrook?
Altona Meadows is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $748K.
Which has better schools, Altona Meadows or Seabrook?
Seabrook has a higher average school ICSEA (Altona Meadows 1036 vs Seabrook 1094; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Altona Meadows or Seabrook?
Seabrook has the higher transport score (Altona Meadows 59/100 vs Seabrook 64/100).
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