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Seaholme

VIC 3018 · Hobsons Bay

2,067 (2021)2,184 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

83
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,067
Population
$1.17M
Median house (2023)
90
Safety score
97
Transport score

Seaholme is a moderate growth suburb in Hobsons Bay, VIC 3018, about 12km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.17M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 97/100, and is right by the coast. Seaholme has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 90/100.

11.9 km
To Melbourne CBD
370 m
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
480 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

2,067
Population
43
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,145
vs NSW median+15.9%
Median taxable income (individual)$70,408/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +18%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3018 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher48.8%
Born in Australia70.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse640 / 8 / 135

Top countries of birth: England (4.69%), New Zealand (1.89%), Malta (1.69%), Vietnam (1.64%), Scotland (1.45%)

Top languages: Greek (1.55%), Italian (1.55%), Vietnamese (1.45%), Croatian (1.35%), Mandarin (1.26%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.17M+34.4%
Median house (2023)
Data not available
Median unit (2023)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023

Residential Safety

90
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

4
Break & enter dwelling194/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
6
Motor vehicle theft290/100k
6
Domestic assault290/100k
1
Robbery48/100k
5
Non-domestic assault242/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 72 (all categories, latest year)3,483 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

91

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

94
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1060 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Seaholme Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1105

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1060
  • Altona Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1111
  • Altona CollegeCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1044
  • Australian Islamic Centre CollegePrimary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1032
  • Mount St Joseph Girls' CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1100
  • St Leo the Great Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1116
  • Bayside P-12 College-Paisley CampusCombined · Government · 2.8km
  • Newport Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1106
  • Altona North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 994
  • Bayside P-12 College-Altona North CampusCombined · Government · 3.2km
  • Emmanuel CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1079
  • Williamstown High School-Bayview CampusSecondary · Government · 3.6km

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

97
1Metro
4Bus
CBD commute (est.)32 min (metro)
Nearest train stationSeaholme Railway (480 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.3% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
10.8%
Education & Training
10.6%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
9.9%
Construction
9.8%
Public Administration & Safety
8.5%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

40 in suburbSupermarkets
150 in suburbCafes/Rest.
136 in suburbParks
126 in suburbPlaygrounds
12648 in suburbPools
131 in suburbGyms
2Dog parks
74 in suburbGPs
31 in suburbPharmacies
51 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
8813 in suburbSports fields
2Vets

In this suburb

12Public toilets
4Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (63/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachAltona Dog Beach (590 m)
Nearest hospitalWilliamstown Hospital (4.3 km)
Nearest vet1.2 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (21.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

87

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

13
Gyms
9
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
88
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

80

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

13
Parks
4
Nature reserves
25
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

71

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
3
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

41

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.48

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

31

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Preschool / Kinder
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.48

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Places of Worship

5
Christian3 in suburb
3
Muslim0 in suburb
Total within 3km8
In this suburb3

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.39%
Projected population 20412,547
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Seaholme

Is Seaholme safe?

Seaholme has a residential safety score of 90/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,483 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Seaholme?

In Seaholme, the .

How far is Seaholme from Melbourne CBD?

Seaholme is about 11.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 32 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Seaholme?

Seaholme has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1105 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Seaholme?

Seaholme has a transport score of 97/100 and 4 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.