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Altona North vs Seaholme

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 3.4 km apart, on the same open data. Altona North scores higher on 1 of 10 measures.

Altona NorthSeaholme
Active5991
Safety2466
Wealth2363
Value1845
Parks2684
Cafés387
Transit1559
Green space4682
Active & healthy4360
Schools nearby (OSM)1068
Median rent$400/wk $451/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$998,300$1,350,000
House sales this quarter525
Population12,9622,067
Full profile Altona North in full Seaholme in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Altona North safer than Seaholme?

Seaholme scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Altona North or Seaholme?

Altona North has the lower median house price of the two ($998,300 vs $1,350,000).

Should I live in Altona North or Seaholme?

Altona North scores higher on 1 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Altona North or Seaholme.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →