Balgowlah vs Seaforth
The verdict
Seaforth is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.65M versus $3.77M in Balgowlah. Balgowlah rates higher for liveability (98 vs 82). Balgowlah is closer to the coast (2.4 km vs 4.2 km).
Scores
| Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 78 |
| Transport | 58 | 58 |
| Education | 96 | 96 |
| Liveability | 98 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,068 | 7,384 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,681 | $4,184 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.9% | 63.7% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 64.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3.1 |
Growth: Balgowlah Stable · Seaforth Stable
Property
| Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.77M | $3.65M |
| Median unit price | $1.54M | $2.56M |
| House price YoY | 13.8% | -2.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,512 | $2,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 66 | 62 |
Median price history
Safety
| Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 74 | 68 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 62 | 68 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 186 | 163 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,987 | 2,018 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,143 | 1,165 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balgowlah · Seaforth
Transport
| Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 58 | 64 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 8 |
| Parks | 3 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 148 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 4.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.1 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 690 m | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,068 | 7,384 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,098 | 7,412 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,582 | 7,855 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balgowlah or Seaforth?
Balgowlah and Seaforth have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Balgowlah or Seaforth?
Seaforth is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.65M versus $3.77M.
Which has better schools, Balgowlah or Seaforth?
Seaforth has a higher average school ICSEA (Balgowlah 1143 vs Seaforth 1165; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Balgowlah or Seaforth?
Balgowlah and Seaforth have similar transport scores.
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