Seaholme (Vic.)

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According to ABS population updates evaluated for the broader region alongside recently validated addresses from Districts, Seaholme has an estimated population of 2,058 as of May 2026. This represents a drop of 9 people (0.4%) compared to the 2,067 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is based on a resident population of 2,051, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 8 new addresses verified since the Census. The resulting population density stands at 2,166 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio for locations assessed nationwide by Districts. Recent population increases were largely fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 76.0% of the overall gains.

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Seaholme features a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.8%, and an estimated job growth rate of 0.6% over the prior year, based on Districts statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 1,137 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 1.9% below the Greater Melbourne level of 4.8%, while labor force participation matches closely with the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a substantial 37.9% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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The suburb of Seaholme features an exceptionally high level of income relative to national standards, based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics aggregated by Districts. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Seaholme is $64,209, with the average income reaching $79,776, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates indicate a median income of approximately $70,386 and an average of $87,450 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal incomes in Seaholme near the 72nd percentile nationally. In terms of distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket is the most common, accounting for 26.6% of residents ( people), which is similar to the regional distribution where fall into this range. Seaholme displays notable wealth, with of earners making over per week, which helps support high-end retail and services. Residents keep of their income after paying for housing, showing strong discretionary spending capacity, and the area is positioned in the th decile for the SEIFA income index.

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The mix of housing in Seaholme at the time of the latest Census consisted of 81.2% houses and 18.7% other housing types like semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Melbourne metro average of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Seaholme was significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 44.7%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (33.0%) or rented (22.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, coming in at $2,200, while the median weekly rent was $451 compared to the metropolitan average of $390. On a national level, mortgage costs in Seaholme are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 76.9%, consisting of couples with children at 33.6%, couples without children at 31.0%, and single parent households at 10.4%. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.1%, with single-person households at 21.0% and group households representing 2.4% of the total. The median household occupancy is 2.5 residents, which is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The proportion of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees in Seaholme is 34.7%, slightly higher than the national average of 30.4%, indicating a highly educated population. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 30.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 19.3%.

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Public transport analysis shows 6 active stops operating in Seaholme, offering bus services. These stops are served by 8 separate routes, which support 2,774 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated favorably, with residents living an average of 281 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers travel out of the suburb, with cars remaining the main transport choice at 90%, and trains used by 6%. Residents own an average of 1.4 vehicles per household. A high proportion of residents, 37.9%, work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.

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Based on Districts assessments of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health conditions, Seaholme demonstrates very favorable health outcomes, featuring low rates of common illnesses across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is also very high, representing about 58% of the local population (~1,199 people).

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Seaholme exhibits greater cultural diversity than most local areas, with 26.7% of its residents born outside Australia and 18.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 50.9% of the local population. However, the most pronounced religious deviation from regional norms is in Islam, which represents 2.0% of the population in Seaholme compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age of 43 in Seaholme is much higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and also significantly exceeds the national median of 38. The age distribution reveals that the 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 16.0%, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 7.7% compared to Greater Melbourne. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has expanded from 6.5% to 7.6% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group has shrunk from 9.3% to 7.7%. Moving toward 2041, demographic forecasts suggest notable changes in the age profile, with the 55 to 64 age bracket expected to grow by people () from to while the to and to age brackets are expected to shrink.

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Seaholme currently has an estimated 96 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 61 children aged 0-2 and 40 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 91 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 192. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.