# Seabrook

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne › Hobsons Bay › 3028, VIC

Area: 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.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 4,952 | -0.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 37 yrs | +5.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.7% | +16.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 11.2% | +66.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 21.1% | -9.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 8.1% | -3.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 29.8%, Older adults (45–64) 26.9%, Children (0–14) 21.1%, Seniors (65+) 11.2%, Youth (15–24) 11.0%

**Marital status** — Married 55.1%, Never married 32.5%, Divorced 6.8%, Widowed 3.0%, Separated 2.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 38.4% | +24.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 57.6%, India 9.4%, China 3.9%, England 2.2%, Philippines 1.7%, Vietnam 1.7%, New Zealand 1.7%, Italy 0.7%, Nepal 0.2%, South Africa 0.2%

**Ancestry** — Australian 21.7%, English 20.9%, Indian 9.8%, Chinese 7.9%, Irish 6.2%, Italian 5.5%, Scottish 5.4%, Greek 2.8%, Filipino 2.5%, German 2.5%, Vietnamese 2.1%, Dutch 1.3%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 39.2% | +23.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 4.6% | -8.5% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 56.4%, Mandarin 4.9%, Hindi 3.9%, Arabic 2.9%, Vietnamese 2.1%, Greek 1.5%, Punjabi 1.4%, Cantonese 1.1%, Italian 1.0%, Tagalog 1.0%

## Religion

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 31.7% | +67.2% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 44.1%, No religion 31.7%, Hinduism 8.5%, Not stated 6.0%, Islam 5.6%, Buddhism 2.7%, Other religions 1.6%

## Education & Qualifications

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 63.1% | +19.6% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | +63.5% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 0.96 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 18 | — |
| Average school size | 854 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,076 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 63.1%, Year 11 11.5%, Year 10 10.9%, Year 9 or below 9.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 28.4%, Certificate III / IV 24.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.9%, Postgraduate degree 14.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.2%, Certificate I / II 1.4%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 20.7%, Engineering & related 18.6%, Society & culture 11.0%, Information technology 8.0%, Health 7.3%, Education 7.1%, Architecture & building 5.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.1%, Natural & physical sciences 3.1%, Creative arts 2.9%, Agriculture & environment 1.0%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $823 | +33.4% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,042 | +41.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,201 | +40.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 12.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 27.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 33.6%, $650–$1,499 23.2%, $3,000–$3,999 14.5%, $4,000 or more 12.6%, Under $650 10.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 40.1%, $650–$1,499 30.2%, $1,500–$2,999 21.3%, $3,000 or more 3.2%

## Health & Disability

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 25.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.1% | +70.5% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 8.8%, Other condition 7.4%, Mental health 7.0%, Arthritis 6.0%, Diabetes 5.7%, Heart disease 2.9%, Cancer 2.2%, Lung condition 1.3%, Stroke 0.6%, Dementia 0.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 68.1%, One condition 18.6%, Two conditions 4.3%, Three or more 2.4%

## Community Participation

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 10.0% | -17.1% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.7% | +27.6% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 30.4% | -7.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 21.4% | +0.2% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 36 | — |
| First Nations median age | 30 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 35.7% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $466 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,562 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.9 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 13.0% | +5.5% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 15.6% | +7.5% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 67.7%, Couples without children 18.7%, One-parent families 13.0%, Other families 0.9%

**Household size** — 2 people 29.2%, 4 people 23.0%, 3 people 21.8%, 1 person 15.6%, 5 people 8.0%, 6 or more 2.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $361 | +24.5% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,803 | +4.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 19.7% | +10.0% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 35.0% | +13.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 96.4% | +2.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 91.3% | +0.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 43.6%, Owned outright 35.0%, Rented 19.7%, Not stated 1.4%, Other tenure 0.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 96.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 2.6%, Flat or apartment 0.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 56.5%, 4 bedrooms 31.3%, 2 bedrooms 6.9%, 5 or more 3.6%, 1 bedroom 0.4%, Studio / none 0.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 59.5%, $200–$349 30.1%, Under $200 2.1%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 39.6%, $1,000–$1,799 30.3%, Under $1,000 15.4%, $3,000 or more 9.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.8% | -14.6% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 28.9% | +853.3% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.9% | -52.4% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 1.82 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 503.4 | — |
| Public transport routes | 3 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 3 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 20 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 4,952 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 47,163 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 77 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 47.9%, Worked at home 28.9%, Car (passenger) 3.8%, Train 2.6%, Walked 0.6%, Bus 0.4%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 40.8%, 1 vehicle 35.5%, 3 vehicles 14.4%, 4 or more 7.6%, No vehicle 2.8%

## Migration & Movement

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 28.7% | +4.8% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 16.5% | +26.8% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | +34.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.6% | -0.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 62.4% | -5.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Retail trade 9.8%, Health care & social assistance 9.8%, Professional & technical 9.4%, Construction 9.3%, Education & training 8.4%, Transport & warehousing 7.7%, Public administration & safety 6.7%, Manufacturing 6.6%, Finance & insurance 5.7%, Accommodation & food 4.7%, Other services 3.5%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Wholesale trade 2.8%, Media & telecommunications 2.1%, Arts & recreation 2.1%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 24.5%, Clerical & administrative 14.7%, Technicians & trades 13.9%, Community & personal service 10.7%, Managers 10.5%, Sales workers 8.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.9%, Labourers 7.4%

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 99.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 97.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 77.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 8.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 374 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 1.8% | — |

## Schools serving Seabrook

18 schools, 15,364 students, average ICSEA 1,076.

By sector: Government 13, Catholic 5

By type: Primary 9, Combined 8, Secondary 1

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Seabrook Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.3 km | 898 |
| Lumen Christi School | Catholic | Primary | 1.4 km | 643 |
| Carranballac P-9 College | Government | Combined | 1.5 km | 848 |
| Altona Meadows Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.3 km | 235 |
| Altona Green Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.3 km | 418 |
| Point Cook Senior Secondary College | Government | Secondary | 2.4 km | 777 |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 2.9 km | 729 |
| Queen of Peace Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 2.9 km | 485 |
| Laverton P-12 College | Government | Combined | 3.0 km | 678 |
| Jennings Street School | Government | Combined | 3.0 km | 117 |

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