Seaton vs Woodville West
The verdict
Woodville West is more affordable, with a median house price of $990K versus $1.03M in Seaton. Seaton rates higher for transport (90 vs 80). Woodville West rates higher for education (67 vs 60). Seaton is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 3.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Woodville West rates higher (60 vs 50/100 in Seaton).
Scores
| Seaton | Woodville West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 76 |
| Transport | 90 | 80 |
| Education | 60 | 67 |
| Liveability | 78 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Seaton | Woodville West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,877 | 3,854 |
| Median age | 40 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,300 | $1,669 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.2% | 43.1% |
| Born in Australia | 65.9% | 67.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Seaton Moderate Growth · Woodville West Moderate Growth
Property
| Seaton | Woodville West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.03M | $990K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 13.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $682 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Seaton | Woodville West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 414 | 259 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 165 | 182 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,673 | 3,685 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Seaton | Woodville West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Seaton · Woodville West
Transport
| Seaton | Woodville West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 80 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 400 m | 500 m |
Liveability
| Seaton | Woodville West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 2 |
| Parks | 13 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 29 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 3.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.9 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.5 km | 3.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 710 m |
Population & growth
| Seaton | Woodville West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,877 | 3,854 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,346 | 4,226 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,720 | 4,600 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.06% | 2.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Seaton or Woodville West?
Woodville West has the higher residential safety score (Seaton 50/100 vs Woodville West 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Seaton or Woodville West?
Woodville West is more affordable, with a median house price of $990K versus $1.03M.
Which has better public transport, Seaton or Woodville West?
Seaton has the higher transport score (Seaton 90/100 vs Woodville West 80/100).
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