Seabrook vs Point Cook
Seabrook (median $745,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Point Cook ($800,000).
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Seabrook and Point Cook side by side
| Measure | Seabrook | Point Cook |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $745,000 | $800,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $581,300 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1062 | 1054 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 60 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 75 |
| Population | 4,952 | 66,781 |
| Median age | 37 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 487 mm | 487 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°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
Seabrook scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Seabrook (1062) sits above Point Cook (1054). Seabrook skews owner-occupied (79%), Point Cook runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Seabrook is the lower entry point at $745,000 median, 7% 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 1054).
Seabrook vs Point Cook: common questions
Is Seabrook or Point Cook cheaper to buy in?
Seabrook has the lower median house price at $745,000, roughly 7% below Point Cook ($800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Seabrook or Point Cook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Seabrook scores 1062 vs 1054 in Point Cook. 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, Seabrook or Point Cook?
Seabrook scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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