Overall score
Seabrook
55.6/100
Seaholme
49.2/100
Seabrook vs Seaholme, VIC suburb comparison
Seabrook for families and investment; Seaholme for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SeabrookSeaholme
Crime rate
Seabrook
30.4 / 1k
Seaholme
51.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Seabrook
71
Seaholme
136
Population
Seabrook
4,952
Seaholme
2,067
Metric leadSeabrook 6Seaholme 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Seabrook | Seaholme |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.6/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.3/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.4 / 1k | 51.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 10 |
| Walkability | 15.5/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 136 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 37 |
| Population | 4,952 | 2,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Seabrook is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Seaholme is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Seaholme is shaped by the coast, Seabrook offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Seabrook is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Seaholme answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
Seabrook suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Seaholme is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.