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Altona vs Seaholme

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. Altona scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

AltonaSeaholme
Active7491
Safety5366
Wealth3063
Value4345
Parks2684
Cafés527
Transit959
Green space5482
Active & healthy6560
Schools nearby (OSM)3468
Median rent$385/wk $451/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,295,500$1,350,000
House sales this quarter365
Population11,4902,067
Full profile Altona 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 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 or Seaholme?

Altona has the lower median house price of the two ($1,295,500 vs $1,350,000).

Should I live in Altona or Seaholme?

Altona scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Altona or Seaholme.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →