Grange vs Seaton
The verdict
Seaton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.62M in Grange. Grange rates higher for education (68 vs 60). Seaton rates higher for liveability (78 vs 67). Grange is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 2.5 km).
Scores
| Grange | Seaton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 77 |
| Transport | 89 | 90 |
| Education | 68 | 60 |
| Liveability | 67 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Grange | Seaton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,143 | 10,877 |
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,709 | $1,300 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.2% | 34.2% |
| Born in Australia | 75.3% | 65.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Grange Moderate Growth · Seaton Moderate Growth
Property
| Grange | Seaton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.62M | $1.03M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 19.4% | 13.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $825 | $682 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Grange | Seaton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 49 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 358 | 414 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 163 | 165 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,646 | 5,673 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Grange | Seaton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,075 | 984 |
Transport
| Grange | Seaton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 90 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 540 m | 400 m |
Liveability
| Grange | Seaton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 6 |
| Parks | 17 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 175 | 29 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.1 km | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.1 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Grange | Seaton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,143 | 10,877 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,408 | 11,346 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,184 | 12,720 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.06% | 1.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Grange or Seaton?
Seaton has the higher residential safety score (Grange 49/100 vs Seaton 50/100).
Which is more affordable, Grange or Seaton?
Seaton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.62M.
Which has better schools, Grange or Seaton?
Grange has a higher average school ICSEA (Grange 1075 vs Seaton 984; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Grange or Seaton?
Seaton has the higher transport score (Grange 89/100 vs Seaton 90/100).
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