Seaholme

Population growth drivers in Seaholme are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Seaholme is around 2,058, a decrease of 9 people from the 2021 Census figure of 2,067. This decrease was inferred by AreaSearch using resident population data from June 2025 and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density in Seaholme is approximately 2,166 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed about 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch's projections for Seaholme are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia figures released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 adjusted using weighted aggregation methods.

These projections indicate an above median population growth trend for the suburb. By 2041, Seaholme is expected to grow by 305 persons, reflecting a 14.5% increase over the 16-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Seaholme according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Seaholme recorded around 15 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 79 homes. In FY-26 so far, 7 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, on average, 1.5 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. However, this has intensified recently, with 10.2 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. New properties are constructed at an average value of $602,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

This year, $53.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Seaholme records 18.0% less building activity per person and places among the 41st percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. New building activity shows 28.0% standalone homes and 72.0% townhouses or apartments, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This is a considerable change from the current housing mix of 81.0% houses. The location has approximately 399 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area.

Looking ahead, Seaholme is expected to grow by 298 residents through to 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Seaholme has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project expected to impact this region: Level Crossing Removal - Maidstone Street Altona. Notable projects include Mobil Melbourne Terminal Conversion, Altona Pier Redevelopment, and Altona North Strategic Site. The following details projects likely most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Seaholme ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Seaholme has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 2.9% in the past year. Employment growth was estimated at 2.3%.

As of December 2025, 1,133 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, below Greater Melbourne's 4.8%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. Census responses showed 37.9% worked from home. Key industries included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Manufacturing had notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Health care & social assistance had lower representation at 11.5% versus the regional average of 14.2%. Local employment opportunities appeared limited based on Census data comparison. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, labour force by 2.9%, resulting in unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4% with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Seaholme. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Seaholme's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Seaholme has an exceptionally high national income level, as per the latest Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Seaholme is $64,209, with an average income of $79,776. These figures compare to Greater Melbourne's median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on a 9.62% growth in wages since the financial year 2023, estimated current incomes are approximately $70,386 (median) and $87,450 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Seaholme fall around the 72nd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 26.6% of residents (547 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, mirroring regional levels where 32.8% occupy this bracket. Seaholme exhibits significant affluence with 36.0% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Seaholme is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Seaholme's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 81.2% houses and 18.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seaholme stood at 44.7%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (33.0%) or rented (22.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Seaholme was $451, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Seaholme's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Seaholme has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.9% of all households, including 33.6% couples with children, 31.0% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.1%, consisting of lone person households at 21.0% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Seaholme shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Seaholme residents aged 15+ with university qualifications total 34.7%, slightly above the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are held by 30.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 19.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.2% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 7.2% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Six active public transport stops operate within Seaholme. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling eight individual routes that facilitate 2,774 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 281 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Car remains the dominant transport mode at 90%, while train usage stands at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 37.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 396 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 462 weekly trips per individual stop.

Seaholme's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Seaholme.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch to be very low across all age groups. The prevalence of common health conditions was found to be very low. Approximately 58% of the total population (~1,199 people) had private health cover, which is a high rate. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.1 and 7.5% of residents respectively. A total of 69.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 21.5% of residents aged 65 and over (442 people), which is higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Seaholme was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Seaholme's population showed higher cultural diversity than most nearby areas, with 26.7% born overseas and 18.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Seaholme, accounting for 50.9%. Islam was overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 2.0% of Seaholme's population versus 5.6%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (23.3%), Australian (19.1%), and Scottish (9.1%). Notably, Maltese (5.4%) and Croatian (1.5%) populations were higher than regional averages of 1.1% and 0.7%, respectively. Macedonian ethnicity also stood out at 1.2%.

Seaholme hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Seaholme is 43 years, considerably higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 45-54 are particularly prominent at 16.0%, while those aged 25-34 make up only 7.7% of the population, compared to Greater Melbourne's figures. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 6.5% to 7.6% of the population, while the 25-34 cohort has declined from 9.3% to 7.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Seaholme's age structure. The 55-64 age group is projected to increase by 87 people (36%) from 240 to 328. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.