Brandy Hill vs Seaham
The verdict
Seaham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.43M in Brandy Hill. Brandy Hill rates higher for education (47 vs 41). Seaham rates higher for liveability (27 vs 22). Seaham is closer to the coast (21.9 km vs 23.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Brandy Hill rates higher (100 vs 92/100 in Seaham).
Scores
| Brandy Hill | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 28 |
| Transport | 20 | 19 |
| Education | 47 | 41 |
| Liveability | 22 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brandy Hill | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 713 | 1,011 |
| Median age | 48 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,384 | $2,312 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.3% | 24.7% |
| Born in Australia | 87.0% | 93.3% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Brandy Hill Moderate Growth · Seaham Moderate Growth
Property
| Brandy Hill | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.43M | $1.36M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brandy Hill | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 99 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 495 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 982 | 5,440 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brandy Hill | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brandy Hill · Seaham
Transport
| Brandy Hill | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.1 km | 11.0 km |
Liveability
| Brandy Hill | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.0 km | 21.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 138.4 km | 141.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.6 km | 14.0 km |
Population & growth
| Brandy Hill | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 713 | 1,011 |
| Estimated 2025 | 739 | 1,048 |
| Projected 2041 | 852 | 1,209 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.90% | 0.90% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brandy Hill or Seaham?
Brandy Hill has the higher residential safety score (Brandy Hill 100/100 vs Seaham 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Brandy Hill or Seaham?
Seaham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.43M.
Which has better public transport, Brandy Hill or Seaham?
Brandy Hill has the higher transport score (Brandy Hill 20/100 vs Seaham 19/100).
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