Altona vs Seabrook
The verdict
Seabrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $748K versus $1.15M in Altona. Altona rates higher for transport (96 vs 64). Seabrook rates higher for liveability (86 vs 77). Altona is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 4.2 km).
Scores
| Altona | Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 74 |
| Transport | 96 | 64 |
| Education | 72 | 70 |
| Liveability | 77 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Altona | Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,490 | 4,952 |
| Median age | 42 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,826 | $2,042 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.7% | 46.6% |
| Born in Australia | 67.3% | 57.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Altona Moderate Growth · Seabrook Moderate Growth
Property
| Altona | Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.15M | $748K |
| Median unit price | $705K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -8.8% | 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 | Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 148 | 121 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 279 | 182 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 104 | 162 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,447 | 2,504 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Altona | Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | 1,094 |
Transport
| Altona | Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 65 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 70 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 560 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Altona | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 22 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 77 | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.5 km | 4.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.1 km | 19.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Altona | Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,490 | 4,952 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,140 | 4,886 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,158 | 6,102 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.39% | -0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Altona or Seabrook?
Altona and Seabrook have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Altona or Seabrook?
Seabrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $748K versus $1.15M.
Which has better schools, Altona or Seabrook?
Seabrook has a higher average school ICSEA (Altona 1072 vs Seabrook 1094; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Altona or Seabrook?
Altona has the higher transport score (Altona 96/100 vs Seabrook 64/100).
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