Seddon
VIC 3011 · Maribyrnong
5,143 (2021) → 5,354 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Seddon is a high growth suburb in Maribyrnong, VIC 3011, about 6km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.08M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Seddon has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 60/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (3.81%), England (3.11%), New Zealand (2.9%), North Macedonia (1.42%), Greece (1.05%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (4.92%), Greek (2.02%), Macedon (1.79%), Cantonese (1.54%), Mandarin (1.15%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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 1073 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Footscray High School - Pilgrim CampusSecondary · Government · 0.6km
- Western English Language School-Footscray CampusCombined · Government · 0.7km
- Footscray City Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1122
- St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1119
- Footscray Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1110
- Footscray High School - Barkly CampusSecondary · Government · 0.9km
- Yarraville West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1142
- St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1114
- Yarraville Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1008
- St Monica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1051
- Kingsville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1111
- Corpus Christi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1090
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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)
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Seddon
Is Seddon safe?
Seddon has a residential safety score of 60/100, 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 7,525 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Seddon?
In Seddon, the .
How far is Seddon from Melbourne CBD?
Seddon is about 6.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 21 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Seddon?
Seddon has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Seddon?
Seddon has a transport score of 99/100 and 17 bus stops.