Seabrook

The area is notably young, with the typical resident aged 37 and children under 15 making up 21.1% of the population, which is well above the state figure. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

International diversity is a defining feature, with 38.4% of people born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. Indian and Chinese ancestries are particularly prominent alongside Australian and English roots.

Language diversity is far above the national average, as 39.2% of residents use a language other than English at home. This trend has grown since 2011, with Mandarin and Hindi being the most common non-English languages.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas; 31.7% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure. Christianity remains the most common faith at 44.1%.

The community is well-qualified, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that rose 11 points since 2011. High school completion is also higher than the national average at 63.1%.

Household wealth has grown significantly, with the proportion of homes earning $3,000 or more a week rising 19 points since 2011. Typical weekly household income is $2,042, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most other areas. About 7% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little below the national figure.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid child care, at 30.4%, which is well above the national average. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community. The typical age for this group is 30, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a very low percentage of people living alone.

The suburb is dominated by large separate houses, with 96.4% of homes being detached and 91.3% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across Australia.

While almost every home has a car, 28.9% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from just 3% in 2011. Public transport use is low and the area has very few transit stops.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most other areas. However, recent arrivals from overseas represent 16.5% of the community.

Full-time employment is much higher than the national average at 62.4%. Despite this, the unemployment rate of 6.5% is a little above the state figure and has risen since 2011.

The area is generally advantaged in terms of resources and skills, ranking better than about 60% of similar areas. Population growth has slowed recently, with a small decline since 2021.

The local climate features average annual rainfall of 552mm, which is a little above the Victorian average. Typical minimum temperatures are also slightly higher than the state figure.

The suburb is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. Most residents can also reach groceries and health services on foot within 15 minutes.