Altona vs Seaholme
The verdict
Altona is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.17M in Seaholme. Seaholme is closer to the coast (370 m vs 1.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Altona rates higher (100 vs 90/100 in Seaholme).
Scores
| Altona | Seaholme | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 83 |
| Transport | 96 | 97 |
| Education | 72 | 73 |
| Liveability | 77 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Altona | Seaholme | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,490 | 2,067 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,826 | $2,145 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.7% | 48.8% |
| Born in Australia | 67.3% | 70.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Altona Moderate Growth · Seaholme Moderate Growth
Property
| Altona | Seaholme | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.15M | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | $705K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -8.8% | 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 | Seaholme | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 148 | 194 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 279 | 290 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 104 | 290 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,447 | 3,483 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Altona | Seaholme | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | 1,088 |
Transport
| Altona | Seaholme | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 65 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 560 m | 480 m |
Liveability
| Altona | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 22 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 77 | 48 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.5 km | 370 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.1 km | 11.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 590 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Altona | Seaholme | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,490 | 2,067 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,140 | 2,184 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,158 | 2,547 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.39% | 1.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Altona or Seaholme?
Altona has the higher residential safety score (Altona 100/100 vs Seaholme 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Altona or Seaholme?
Altona is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.17M.
Which has better schools, Altona or Seaholme?
Seaholme has a higher average school ICSEA (Altona 1072 vs Seaholme 1088; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Altona or Seaholme?
Seaholme has the higher transport score (Altona 96/100 vs Seaholme 97/100).
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