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VIC · Hobsons Bay Council

Seabrook, 3028

Current weather

11°COvercast

79% humidity · 20.6 km/h wind · 13° / 10.3° today · 10.3 mm rain

Desirability score

49.1/100

1833rd in Australia

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Seabrook is a smaller suburban community in the Hobsons Bay area, home to around 4,952 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 154 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 31.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 9 public transport stops within the suburb, a reasonable spread of amenities, 17 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
4,952
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$2,042
Dwelling vacancy
4.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
86 of 1,747
Median monthly mortgage
$1,803
Employment rate
62.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
102 / 43 / 14

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
154
Against the person
24
Against property
96
Rate per 1,000 residents
31.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 206 residents
State safety percentile
25.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-1.9%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage8
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle19
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods12
  • B49 Other Theft23
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order18

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,096
  • Seabrook Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

9 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Allington Pl/Point Cook Rd
  • Allington Pl/Point Cook Rd
  • Sandstone Ave/Point Cook Rd
  • Shane Ave/Point Cook Rd
  • Stanton Ct/Point Cook Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

17 active roadworks / incidents

  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/12/2025 and 28/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.ALLINGTON PLACE, POINT COOK ROAD07 Dec 2025 – 27 Feb 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/12/2025 and 28/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.POINT COOK ROAD, ALLINGTON PLACE07 Dec 2025 – 27 Feb 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/12/2025 and 28/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.POINT COOK ROAD, ALLINGTON PLACE07 Dec 2025 – 27 Feb 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/12/2025 and 28/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.ALLINGTON PLACE, POINT COOK ROAD07 Dec 2025 – 27 Feb 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/12/2025 and 28/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.UNNAMED, DUNNINGS ROAD07 Dec 2025 – 27 Feb 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/12/2025 and 28/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.DUNNINGS ROAD, SPINDRIFT WAY07 Dec 2025 – 27 Feb 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/12/2025 and 28/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.DUNNINGS ROAD07 Dec 2025 – 27 Feb 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/12/2025 and 28/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.SPINDRIFT WAY, MARLIN TERRACE07 Dec 2025 – 27 Feb 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 08/12/2025 and 28/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.POINT COOK ROAD, HOMESTEAD RUN07 Dec 2025 – 27 Feb 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 28/06/2026 and 10/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.POINT COOK ROAD, SEABROOK BOULEVARD27 Jun 2026 – 09 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

12 planning-related records

2021· 9 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of a single storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    4 ANN PL SEABROOK 3028Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Proposed use as a veterinary clinic
    71 POINT COOK RD SEABROOK 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    4 SEABROOK BVD SEABROOK 3028NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    63 SHANE AVE SEABROOK 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • The proposed development is for replacement signage at the existing Caltex service station to reflect the Ampol rebranding.
    77-81 POINT COOK RD SEABROOK 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • To conduct a home based food business in the existing separate kitchen
    22 William Leake AveNo permit required

  • May 2021

  • Construction of two dwellings and garages
    52 ST ANTHONY CT SEABROOK 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling
    7 Hope PlPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a second double storey dwelling at the rear of an existing single storey dwelling.
    2 ROSSCOMMON PL SEABROOK 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 3 proposals

  • December 2020

  • The construction of a single storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Hope PlWithdrawn

  • October 2020

  • Construction of two dwellings and garages
    52 St Anthony CtLapsed

  • January 2020

  • The construction of two or more dwellings on a lot under clause 32.08-6 (two Dwellings) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    13 Canonbury CirPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

21 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (4)
  • Andrew Chirnside Avenue/Seabrook BoulevardBus stop
  • Arlington Place/Point Cook RoadBus stop
  • Beleura Way/Seabrook BoulevardBus stop
  • Bus stop (2)
  • Daniela Way/Shane AvenueBus stop
  • Eva Court/Shane AvenueBus stop
  • Mark Court/Shane AvenueBus stop
  • Mintaro Way/Seabrook BoulevardBus stop
  • Point Cook Road/Seabrook BoulevardBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barry Jones ParkPark
  • Homestead Run ReservePark
  • Pipeline ReservePark
  • Sandstone Point ReservePark
  • St. Anthony Court ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Seabrook Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
13

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
49.1/100
National rank
1833rd in Australia
State rank
403rd in VIC
Peer rank
#138 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#260 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime8
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime19
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goodscrime12
  • B49 Other Theftcrime23
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime18
  • Seabrook Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Barry Jones Parkgovernmentpark
  • Homestead Run Reservegovernmentpark
  • Pipeline Reservegovernmentpark
  • Sandstone Point Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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