East Seaham vs Seaham
The verdict
Seaham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.41M in East Seaham. Seaham rates higher for transport (19 vs 0). East Seaham is closer to the coast (17.3 km vs 21.9 km).
Scores
East SeahamSeaham
| East Seaham | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 19 |
| Education | 41 | 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
| East Seaham | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 353 | 1,011 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,250 | $2,312 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.8% | 24.7% |
| Born in Australia | 89.0% | 93.3% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: East Seaham Moderate Growth · Seaham Moderate Growth
Property
| East Seaham | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.28M |
| 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) | 21 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Seaham | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 283 | 99 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 567 | 495 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,116 | 5,143 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Seaham | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 990 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Seaham · Seaham
Transport
| East Seaham | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.7 km | 11.0 km |
Liveability
| East Seaham | 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 | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.3 km | 21.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 146.9 km | 141.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.2 km | 14.0 km |
Population & growth
| East Seaham | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 353 | 1,011 |
| Estimated 2025 | 366 | 1,048 |
| Projected 2041 | 422 | 1,209 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.91% | 0.90% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, East Seaham or Seaham?
Seaham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.41M.
Which has better public transport, East Seaham or Seaham?
Seaham has the higher transport score (East Seaham 0/100 vs Seaham 19/100).
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