Altona Meadows vs Seabrook
Altona Meadows (median $730,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Seabrook ($745,000).
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Altona Meadows and Seabrook side by side
| Measure | Altona Meadows | Seabrook |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $730,000 | $745,000 |
| Median unit | $610,000 | $274,320 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1056 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 18,479 | 4,952 |
| Median age | 41 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 496 mm | 487 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Altona Meadows scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Seabrook (1062) sits above Altona Meadows (1056).
- For buyers
- Altona Meadows is the lower entry point at $730,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Seabrook edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1056). Seabrook also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Altona Meadows vs Seabrook: common questions
Is Altona Meadows or Seabrook cheaper to buy in?
Altona Meadows has the lower median house price at $730,000, roughly 2% below Seabrook ($745,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Altona Meadows or Seabrook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Seabrook scores 1062 vs 1056 in Altona Meadows. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Altona Meadows or Seabrook?
Altona Meadows scores 28/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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