Question 1

Is Seaholme a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Seaholme is a compact bayside suburb on Port Phillip Bay with a quiet, village-like feel and close-knit residential streets. Housing is mainly single-storey weatherboard cottages and post-war bungalows with pockets of newer townhouses, and the suburb appeals to families, retirees and commuters who want seaside calm with easy city access. A small railway station links to the suburban rail network, and foreshore walking and cycling paths, local parks and the beachfront provide everyday coastal amenity. For larger shopping and dining residents rely on neighbouring Altona and Williamstown.

The community of 2,067 people has a median age of 43 and is largely owner-occupied, with a combined owner-occupied share of 77.0%. Couple families make up the bulk of households. Hobsons Bay City Council has been carrying out staged foreshore and open-space upgrades in Seaholme, including works at PA Burns Reserve with pathways, landscaping and an off-lead dog area, and coastal protection and maintenance have affected parts of the foreshore. That mix of small-scale coastal amenity, local parks and transport links tends to suit people looking for a settled seaside suburb rather than a busy urban centre.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Seaholme?

Accepted Answer

In Seaholme, a house renting for $700 a week would take about 32.6% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census, which is a sizeable share. A unit renting for $423 a week would take about 19.7% of that same weekly household income, a more modest share. If you're renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the figures that matter when judging how expensive the suburb feels.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Seaholme a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months in Seaholme, median house values rose 2.1% while house rents increased 2.9%. Both are modest increases, with rents edging up slightly faster than prices. The value change is the capital growth measure for the year, while the rent change is the figure that matters most if you are focused on rental income.

Whether those modest, recent movements make Seaholme a suitable investment depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	2.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	9	3
Median days on market Past 12 months	28	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$700	$423
Change in rent Past 12 months	2.9%	N/A

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