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Seabrook
2 km²
Most residents in Seabrook live in large family homes and enjoy a highly walkable neighbourhood. This is a young, growing community where nearly 22% of people are children, and the typical resident is just 37. It is a diverse area with a high proportion of overseas-born residents, many of whom have a professional background and earn above the national figure. These factors combine to create a family-oriented suburb that is much younger and more multicultural than most similar areas.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.1% of the population, which is well above the Victorian average of 18.0%. Seniors are much less common here, at 11.2%, compared to 16.8% across the state.
Overseas birthplaces are common, with 38.4% of people born outside Australia, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Indian and Chinese ancestries are prominent, following Australian and English roots.
Multiculturalism is reflected in the home, where 39.2% of people use a language other than English, far exceeding the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.
The community is more religious than most, with 31.7% reporting no religion, which is well below the 38.9% national average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 44.1%.
Residents are well-qualified, and 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure, at 63.1%.
Incomes are generally high, with 27.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical weekly household income of $2,042 is also much higher than in most similar areas.
Health levels are slightly better than average, with only 25.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%.
Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 30.4% of people provide unpaid child care, well above the national average of 26.3%. However, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas at 10.0%.
There are 36 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $466 a week, which is well below the Victorian figure of $619.
Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, who make up 67.7% of households.
The suburb is dominated by large separate houses, with 96.4% of dwellings being detached and 91.3% having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure of 73.8%.
While most people drive, 28.9% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure of 21.0%. All residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
The area has seen a significant influx of new residents, with 16.5% arriving from overseas recently, which is a little above the national average of 14.5%.
More people here are working or looking for work (66.6%) compared to the national average of 61.1%. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.
Seabrook is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. Almost all residents can also reach groceries within 15 minutes on foot.