Overall score
Altona Meadows
49.2/100
Seaholme
54.9/100
Altona Meadows vs Seaholme, VIC Suburb Comparison
Altona Meadows for value; Seaholme for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Altona MeadowsSeaholme
Crime rate
Altona Meadows
56.2 / 1k
Seaholme
50.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Altona Meadows
225
Seaholme
140
Population
Altona Meadows
18,479
Seaholme
2,067
Metric leadAltona Meadows 7Seaholme 42 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesSeaholme
- Best for beach lifestyleSeaholme
- Best for investmentSeaholme
- Best for best valueAltona Meadows
- Best for best schoolsSeaholme
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Altona Meadows | Seaholme |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.2/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.6/100 | 56.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.2 / 1k | 50.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 28 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 46 | 10 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 225 | 140 |
| Planning activity | 56 | 37 |
| Green cover | 15.6% | 15.3% |
| Population | 18,479 | 2,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Altona Meadows is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Seaholme is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Altona Meadows is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Seaholme answers with a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
People chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Altona Meadows the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Seaholme.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.