Altona North vs Seaholme
The verdict
Altona North is more affordable, with a median house price of $893K versus $1.17M in Seaholme. Seaholme rates higher for transport (97 vs 60). Seaholme is closer to the coast (370 m vs 3.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Seaholme rates higher (90 vs 58/100 in Altona North).
Scores
| Altona North | Seaholme | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 83 |
| Transport | 60 | 97 |
| Education | 69 | 73 |
| Liveability | 74 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Altona North | Seaholme | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,962 | 2,067 |
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,695 | $2,145 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.5% | 48.8% |
| Born in Australia | 59.1% | 70.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Altona North Moderate Growth · Seaholme Moderate Growth
Property
| Altona North | Seaholme | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $893K | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | $719K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -2.3% | 34.4% |
| 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 North | Seaholme | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 386 | 194 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 679 | 290 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 363 | 290 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,988 | 3,483 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Altona North | Seaholme | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | 1,088 |
See the full school list on each profile: Altona North · Seaholme
Transport
| Altona North | Seaholme | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 107 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 480 m |
Liveability
| Altona North | Seaholme | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 | 0 |
| Parks | 20 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 48 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.2 km | 370 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.6 km | 11.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 590 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Altona North | Seaholme | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,962 | 2,067 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,173 | 2,184 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,972 | 2,547 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.26% | 1.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Altona North or Seaholme?
Seaholme has the higher residential safety score (Altona North 58/100 vs Seaholme 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Altona North or Seaholme?
Altona North is more affordable, with a median house price of $893K versus $1.17M.
Which has better schools, Altona North or Seaholme?
Seaholme has a higher average school ICSEA (Altona North 1056 vs Seaholme 1088; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Altona North or Seaholme?
Seaholme has the higher transport score (Altona North 60/100 vs Seaholme 97/100).
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