Overall score
Seaholme
54.9/100
Spotswood
58.7/100
Seaholme vs Spotswood, VIC Suburb Comparison
Seaholme for families and beach lifestyle; Spotswood for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SeaholmeSpotswood
Crime rate
Seaholme
50.9 / 1k
Spotswood
180.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Seaholme
140
Spotswood
171
Population
Seaholme
2,067
Spotswood
2,820
Metric leadSeaholme 4Spotswood 81 tiedacross 13 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 | Seaholme | Spotswood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.6/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.9 / 1k | 180.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 26 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 140 | 171 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 62 |
| Green cover | 15.3% | 7.7% |
| Population | 2,067 | 2,820 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Seaholme is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Spotswood is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Seaholme leans into coastal living, while Spotswood feels more inland and suburban in character.
Seaholme pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Spotswood is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
People chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Seaholme the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Spotswood.
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.