Seabrook

VIC 3028 • Greater Melbourne

4,952
Population (2021)
$42,796
Median Income
1.62 km²
Area
$361/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalFamily-FriendlySuburbanMid-Range

About Seabrook

Seabrook is a compact residential suburb in Melbourne's western corridor, located within the City of Hobsons Bay approximately 18 kilometres south-west of the CBD. Covering just 1.6 square kilometres at a low elevation near Port Phillip Bay, the suburb sits alongside Altona and Point Cook in an area undergoing continued residential growth. Seabrook recorded a population of 4,952 at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $2,042 per week — above the national average — reflecting a working and professional family demographic.

Seabrook is one of Melbourne's more culturally diverse western suburbs, with significant Indian, Chinese, Maltese, Greek, and Italian communities alongside its Anglo-Australian residents, and nearly 40 per cent of residents born overseas. The suburb appeals strongly to families, with the 35–44 age bracket being the largest cohort and good access to local primary schools. Proximity to the Princes Freeway and West Gate Freeway provides connections to the CBD and the western employment corridor, while the nearby Altona coastline offers recreational opportunities for residents.

Seabrook falls under postcode 3028 and is governed by Hobsons Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Point Cook (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3028
Urban Area
Altona
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.88°, 144.76°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
1.62 km²
Elevation
12m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$361
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,803
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1%

14 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,124
Census 2021
4,952
3.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,568
Income 2021
$42,796
20.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,853
Born Overseas 1,901

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 464
  • 2. China 191
  • 3. England 107
  • 4. Philippines 86
  • 5. Vietnam 84
  • 6. New Zealand 83
  • 7. Malta 50
  • 8. Lebanon 39
  • 9. Croatia 37
  • 10. Malaysia 37

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,075
English 1,037
Indian 487
Chinese 390
Irish 309
Italian 270
Scottish 269
Maltese 244
Greek 140
Filipino 124

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,405
Both parents born in Australia
2,790
Both parents born overseas
548
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.1%
No Religion
31.7%
Hinduism
8.5%
Islam
5.6%
Buddhism
2.7%
Sikhism
0.9%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
317 (6.4%)
5-14 years
724 (14.6%)
15-19 years
299 (6.0%)
20-24 years
245 (4.9%)
25-34 years
639 (12.9%)
35-44 years
825 (16.7%)
45-54 years
697 (14.1%)
55-64 years
644 (13.0%)
65-74 years
353 (7.1%)
75-84 years
166 (3.4%)
85+ years
44 (0.9%)

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