Seaholme
VIC 3018 · Hobsons Bay
2,067 (2021) → 2,184 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3018 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
Residential Safety
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:
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
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
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
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 GrowthSource: 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.