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VIC · Maribyrnong Council

Seddon (Vic.), VIC, 3011

Current weather

14°CRain showers

78% humidity · 26.3 km/h wind · 15.7° / 12.5° today · 4.3 mm rain

Desirability index

66.5/100

#160 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Seddon (Vic.) is a smaller suburban community in the Maribyrnong area, home to around 5,143 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 434 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-17%), roughly 84.4 offences per 1,000 residents, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
5,143
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$2,471
Dwelling vacancy
11%
Unoccupied private dwellings
258 of 2,344
Median monthly mortgage
$2,551
Employment rate
72.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
115 / 323 / 342

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
434
Against the person
58
Against property
293
Rate per 1,000 residents
84.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 89 residents
State safety percentile
70th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-16.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage36
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft30
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle110
  • B49 Other Theft44
  • C32 Drug Possession24

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Public transport

30 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Connex
  • Seddon Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Seddon Railway Station
  • Seddon Station
  • Seddon Station

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

30 planning-related records

2021· 6 proposals

  • August 2021

  • S72 amendment - wall demolition and construction in HO Original preamble: Partial Demolition, and construct a front fence In a Heritage Overlay.
    21 GAMON STREET SEDDON 3011Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm and reduce parking The construction of a dwelling on a lot of less than 300 square metres and reduction to the car parking requirements
    84 WINDSOR STREET SEDDON 3011NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • 2 lot subdivision 2 lot subdivision
    42 BAYVIEW ROAD SEDDON 3011Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Partial demolition and alterations and extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm and in a Neighbourhood Character Overlay, Schedule 4
    36 Austin StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    207 BUCKLEY STREET SEDDON 3011NOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Construction of a new dwelling at the rear of the existing dwelling in cluding alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    42 Bayview RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 24 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    103 PILGRIM STREET SEDDON 3011NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construct a second dwelling on a lot and reduction of car parking for the existing dwelling
    67 ALEXANDER STREET SEDDON 3011NOD issued by a delegate
  • One New Dwelling and Demolition One New Dwelling Demolition
    1 Dane StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment - Demolition of heritage wall/façade and reconstr uction of the same.
    32 Hamilton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot of less than 300sqm Construction of a dwelling on a lot of less than 300sqm
    43 Charles StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Carriageway easement (blue & purple on TP533092G and E-1 on Removal of Carriageway easement (blue & purple on TP533092G and E-1 on TP98091F)
    94 STATION ROAD SEDDON 3011Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Amendment of an existing permit, which allows the development of the l and for the purpose of a four level multi-storey building with basement car parking comprising student accommodation (66 apartments) laundromat, internet café, office and a reduction of the car parking requirements. The amendments sought include various amendments to the existing permit preamble, permit conditions and plans, including replacing reference to student accommodation with dwellings (affordable/social housin
    109/69 Buckley StreetRefusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Construct a building and carry out works for a section 2 use (Food and Drink Premises) and a reduction in the car parking requirements.
    114-118 VICTORIA STREET SEDDON 3011NOD issued by a delegate
  • VicSmart Application for buildings and works to existing dwelling
    47 Pilgrim StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Section 72 Amendment to allow for changes to the endorsed plans
    194 Pilgrim StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construct a second dwelling on a lot and a reduction in the car parkin g requirements
    32 Alexander StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Demolition and Extension to existing dwelling or struct Demolition Extension to existing dwelling or struct
    2 Hotham StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to allow upgrade from existing liquor license to general liquor license
    88 Charles StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Section 72 Amendment to change endorsed plans
    59 Gamon StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to a dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm Extension to a dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm
    2/42 Station RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Section 72 Amendment to the endorsed plan of TP421/2019(1) Section 72 Amendment to the endorsed plan of TP421/2019(1)
    28 Charles StreetNOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2020

  • Section 72 Amendment for alterations including a solar energy system Partial demolition and construction of an extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres and in a Heritage Overlay (HO9)
    11 Dane StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Section 72 amendment to town planning permit to allow for demolition t o two front rooms of the dwelling
    2 Hotham StreetWithdrawn
  • 3 lot subdivision 3 lot subdivision
    150 Pilgrim StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multiple Dwellings (2+) and Waiving of Car Parking Requirement Multiple Dwellings (2+) Waiving of Car Parking Requirement
    43-57 Buckley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Demolition and Construction of a dwelling and fence within a Heritage Overlay
    18 Webster StreetNOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2020

  • Section 72 Amendment to amend an existing permit/plans which allows co nstruction of an extension to an existing dwelling within a Neighbourhood Character Overlay and on a lot less than 300sqm
    3 South StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and extension to a dwelling on a lot within a Herit Partial demolition and extension to a dwelling on a lot within a Heritage Overlay (HO9)
    24 Browning StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Partial demolition to construct buildings and works for an extension t o an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres in a Heritage Overlay
    10 Harriet StreetNOD issued by a delegate

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

79 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Seddon Wine StoreBar
  • Bbq (2)
  • Inner Sense Body & MindBeauty salon
  • Bench (13)
  • Bicycle Parking (7)
  • Seddon Book AlleyBooks

    107 Victoria Street, Seddon

  • Albert St/Buckley StBus stop
  • Austin StreetBus stop
  • Bilston St/Buckley StBus stop
  • Bus stop (3)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bristow ReservePark
  • Footscray Trugo Club ReservePark
  • Manallack ReservePark
  • Mappin ReservePark
  • Seddon ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
5
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Charles Street PharmacyCharles Streetpharmacy
  • Inner West Health ClinicVictoria Streetclinic
  • Melbourne Compounding CentreVictoria Streetpharmacy
  • Seddon DentalVictoria Streetdentist
  • Two Faces Eyewear and OptometryCharles Streetoptometrist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
7

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

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
66.5/100
Cohort rank
#160 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Charles Street PharmacyhealthCharles Streetpharmacy
  • Inner West Health ClinichealthVictoria Streetclinic
  • Melbourne Compounding CentrehealthVictoria Streetpharmacy
  • Seddon DentalhealthVictoria Streetdentist
  • Two Faces Eyewear and OptometryhealthCharles Streetoptometrist
  • Bristow Reservegovernmentpark
  • Footscray Trugo Club Reservegovernmentpark
  • Manallack Reservegovernmentpark
  • Mappin Reservegovernmentpark
  • Seddon Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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