Overall score
Laverton
62.7/100
Seabrook
55.6/100
Laverton for schools; Seabrook for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Laverton
62.7/100
Seabrook
55.6/100
Crime rate
Laverton
173.4 / 1k
Seabrook
30.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Laverton
269
Seabrook
71
Population
Laverton
4,760
Seabrook
4,952
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Laverton | Seabrook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.7/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.7/100 | 76.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 173.4 / 1k | 30.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 9 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 269 | 71 |
| Planning activity | 122 | 12 |
| Population | 4,760 | 4,952 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Laverton reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Seabrook is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Laverton pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas Seabrook is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Laverton generally means more approachable housing costs, while Seabrook leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Laverton if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Seabrook for retirees and families.