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VIC · Hobsons Bay Council

Seaholme, 3018

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,180

Growth (1 yr)

+1.7%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.0%

Median age

43

Median income

$2,145/wk

Employment rate

59.8%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,350,000

Languages at home

18.1%non-English

Most common: Greek, Italian, Vietnamese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

49.2/100
Average

Top 39% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Seaholme is known for: Coastal, Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Seaholme wears its coastal identity openly, a smaller community built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Neighbouring pockets and the city remain accessible for work, dining and weekends away from the beach. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses and trains covering longer trips across the wider area.

Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer growth momentum compared with similar coastal suburbs, though community and employment, plus schools and education remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Seaholme snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.35M

+3.8% change

Median rent

$620/wk

Population (ERP)

2,180

+1.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

6.6%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#22

among Coastal & beach · Established

Safety

49th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

84th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

86th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
49.2/100 — Average
State standing
Top 39% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2277th in Australia
State rank
484th in VIC
Peer rank
#22 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#57 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$620
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,350,000
Median price change
+3.8%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

2,180(June 2025)

+1.7% annual · +4.0% over 5 years · 84th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.7%
5-year growth
+4.0%
Change in 1 year
+36
Change in 5 years
+83
Growth rank in VIC
84th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,300), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,067
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$2,145
Dwelling vacancy
6.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
55 of 838
Median monthly mortgage
$2,200
Employment rate
59.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
640 / 135 / 8 (+ 5 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
113
Against the person
11
Against property
79
Rate per 1,000 residents
51.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 188 residents
State safety percentile
49.4th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+10.8%

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft7
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle10
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store8
  • B49 Other Theft24
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order7

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,105
Median ICSEA percentile
86th
School list
  • Seaholme Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1105 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 298 students · Top SEA quarter 42% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1060 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 259 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Altona Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1111 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 512 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Seaholme KindergartenParkside Crescentkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

10 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Seaholme Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Seaholme Railway Station
  • Seaholme Station
  • Station St
  • Station St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

136 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

6 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 51 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 6 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 10 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 60 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
15/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.9
Shopping(1)
  • LibertyConvenience store

    42 Millers Road, Seaholme

Community(2)
  • Seaholme KindergartenKindergarten

    2 Parkside Crescent

  • Seaholme Primary SchoolSchool

    33 Civic Parade

Health & services(1)
  • Seaholme Dental SurgeryDentist

    54 Millers Road

Sport & outdoors(67)
  • Fell ReservePark

    60C Millers Road, Seaholme

  • HC Kim ReservePark
  • Norah McIntyre ReservePark
  • R Frazer ReservePark
  • S G Mcintosh ReservePark
  • WG Cresser ReservePark
  • Picnic area
  • Playground (6)
  • Sports centre
  • H.C. Kim Reserve (Main Pitch)Sports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (51)
Transport(6)

4 bus stops · 2 train stations

Other(14)
  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (15)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Drinking water (3)
  • Fell Reserve Rose GardenGarden
  • Garden
  • Parking (11)
  • LibertyPetrol station

    42 Millers Road, Seaholme

  • Picnic Table (5)
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (6)
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Track
  • Waste Basket (9)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Fell ReservePark
  • HC Kim ReservePark
  • Norah McIntyre ReservePark
  • R Frazer ReservePark
  • S G Mcintosh ReservePark
  • WG Cresser ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
Parks (OSM)
6

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Williamstown Hospital (4.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Seaholme Dental SurgeryMillers RoadDentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
69
Participants per 1,000 residents
31.7

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

37 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings and to vary restrictive covenant 1545764 contained in Certificate of title Volume 05893 Folio 582 by removing the requirement to use brick and/or stone in the construction of the main walls of a dwelling or shop.¿
    51 ESPLANADE SEAHOLME 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of double storey dwelling
    34 SIMMONS DR SEAHOLME 3018NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings.
    10 NOORDENNE AVE SEAHOLME 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Internal renovation, new deck and removal of out buildings.
    3 BEACH ST SEAHOLME 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    12 PARKSIDE CRES SEAHOLME 3018NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Three lot subdivision
    23 Central AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works - two dwellings
    13 Queen StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • int
    8 Wattle GrPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single storey dwelling
    8 CAMBRIDGE ST SEAHOLME 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    35 WATERS DR SEAHOLME 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings and garages
    31 CIVIC PDE SEAHOLME 3018NOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works - two dwellings
    38 Queen StWithdrawn
2020· 25 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of two dwellings and garages
    66 WATERS DR SEAHOLME 3018NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a single storey dwelling (Construct a building and construct and carry out works to a single dwelling (Clause 43.02-2))
    21 Stirling AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    Parkside CresLapsed

  • September 2020

  • Construction of a double storey dwelling with roof terrace
    16 Queen StNOD issued by a delegate
  • ¿ The construction of two or more dwellings on a lot under clause 32.08-6 (two double storey dwellings); and ¿ To construct or carry out works pursuant to Clause 43.02-2 (Design and Development Overlay 4) In accordance with the endorsed plans
    Sussex StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works for the purpose of two dwellings
    5A Garden GrPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS834731H) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Noordenne AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings and garages
    53 EsplanadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a carport and verandah in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Wattle GrPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To vary restrictive covenant 1308406 contained in Certificate of title Volume 09510 Folio 834 by removing the wording related to materials and deleting the following: "nor will I or my heirs executors administrators or transferees use any material other than brick and/or stone for the main walls of any such shop or dwelling house without the consent in writing of the said Joseph Chaleyer"
    Queen StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into three lots and common property (PS843444K) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    1/11 Cambridge StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To vary restrictive covenants 1193434 and 1642211 contained in Certificate of title Volume 10276 Folio 214 to read as follows: Covenant 1193434: ¿¿nor will I my heirs executors administrators or transferees use any material other than brick and/or stone at ground floor level for the main walls of any such building¿¿ Covenant 1642211: ¿¿nor will I my heirs executors administrators and transferees use any material other than brick and/or stone at ground floor level or other material approved of by
    High StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS843111P) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Noordenne AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • The construction of building and carrying out of works under clause 43.02 (Design and Development Overlay) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Simmons DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • The construction of a building (dwelling) under clause 43.02-2 (Design and Development Overlay) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    95 Waters DrPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction or extension of one dwelling on a lot under clause 32.08-5 (General Residential Zone) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Queen StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS836093D) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Simmons DrPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS841169R) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Stirling AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Construction of a single storey dwelling
    17 Stirling AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS836098S) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Waters DrPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    EsplanadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Construction of a double storey dwelling generally in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    9 Parkside CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS839609C) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Sussex StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two attached double storey dwellings in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    38 Queen StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of building and carrying out of works under clause 43.02-2 (Design and Development Overlay) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Queen StNOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Gellibrand
Member of Parliament
Tim WATTS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
118,962
Turnout (2025)
91.4%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+3.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 34.9%Labor 65.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.6 km away).

Coalition 35.1%Labor 64.9%

0.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +6.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • SeaholmeLabor 64.0% · Coalition 36.0% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • AltonaLabor 70.7% · Coalition 29.3% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
  • Altona WestLabor 69.3% · Coalition 30.7% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
  • Altona LakesLabor 77.6% · Coalition 22.4% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
  • Newport WestLabor 70.9% · Coalition 29.1% TPP (2025)3.0 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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