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Nelsons Plains vs Seaham

The verdict

Nelsons Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.36M in Seaham. Nelsons Plains rates higher for transport (40 vs 19). Seaham rates higher for liveability (27 vs 22). Nelsons Plains is closer to the coast (18.6 km vs 21.9 km).

Scores

Nelsons PlainsSeaham
Nelsons PlainsSeaham
Overall3328
Transport4019
Education3941
Liveability2227

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Nelsons PlainsSeaham
Population3261,011
Median age4841
Median household income (wk)$2,250$2,312
Bachelor degree or higher28.9%24.7%
Born in Australia86.8%93.3%
Avg household size33.1

Growth: Nelsons Plains Moderate Growth · Seaham Moderate Growth

Property

Nelsons PlainsSeaham
Median house price$1.32M$1.36M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)2946

Median price history

Safety

Nelsons PlainsSeaham
Residential safety score92
Break & enter dwelling /100k3070
Motor vehicle theft /100k30799
Domestic assault /100k307495
Total incidents /100k (all)4,6015,440

Total incidents over time

Schools

Nelsons PlainsSeaham
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,001

See the full school list on each profile: Nelsons Plains · Seaham

Transport

Nelsons PlainsSeaham
Transport score4019
Train stations00
Bus stops212
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)4.8 km11.0 km

Liveability

Nelsons PlainsSeaham
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks01
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming pools2Data not available
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)18.6 km21.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)136.6 km141.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.8 km14.0 km

Population & growth

Nelsons PlainsSeaham
Population (2021)3261,011
Estimated 20253381,048
Projected 20413901,209
Annual growth rate0.91%0.90%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Nelsons Plains or Seaham?

Nelsons Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.36M.

Which has better public transport, Nelsons Plains or Seaham?

Nelsons Plains has the higher transport score (Nelsons Plains 40/100 vs Seaham 19/100).

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Data sources

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