Altona North vs Seaholme
House prices, rent and lifestyle, side by side. Every figure shows its period and source.
Bars scale each row to its largest figure.
| Suburb | Altona NorthHobsons Bay | SeaholmeHobsons Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price & rent | ||
| Median house priceValuer-General Victoria | $960,000 (calendar year 2025) | $1,210,000 (calendar year 2025) |
| Median unit price | $735,000 (calendar year 2025) | not available |
| Median weekly rentDFFH / Census 2021 | $400/wk | $451/wk |
| Gross rental yieldweekly rent x 52 / house price, before costs | 2.17% | 1.94% |
| People | ||
| PopulationABS Census 2021 | 12,962 | 2,067 |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 3/10 | 8/10 |
| Housing | ||
| Houses | 69% | 82% |
| Townhouses | 27% | 17% |
| Apartments/units | 3% | 1% |
| Transport | ||
| Distance to Melbourne CBD | 11.6 km | 11.9 km |
| Train stations | 0 | 3 |
| Tram stops | 0 | 0 |
| Planning & risk | ||
| Flood overlayVicmap Planning | 9% | 10% |
| Bushfire overlayVicmap Planning | 0% | 0% |
| Heritage overlayVicmap Planning | 0% | 2% |
| Schools (zoned government) | ||
| Primary | Altona College, Altona North Primary School, Bayside P-12 College, Laverton P-12 College, Newport Gardens Primary School, Newport Lakes Primary School, Seaholme Primary School, Wembley Primary School | Seaholme Primary School |
| Secondary | Altona College, Bayside P-12 College, Laverton P-12 College | Altona College, Bayside P-12 College |
| Safety | ||
| Recorded crime (council area)Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, council-wide | Around the state average | Around the state average |
Key differences
- Seaholme is higher on median house price (by about 26%).
- Seaholme is higher on median weekly rent (by about 13%).
- Altona North is higher on population (by about 527%).
- Seaholme is higher on SEIFA advantage/disadvantage decile (by about 5 deciles).
- Seaholme has a train station in the suburb; the other doesn't.
Median house price over time
Altona NorthSeaholme
The median house price in Altona North was $960,000 in calendar year 2025 (Valuer-General Victoria); the median unit price was $735,000 in calendar year 2025. The median house price in Seaholme was $1,210,000 in calendar year 2025 (Valuer-General Victoria).