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 Plains | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 28 |
| Transport | 40 | 19 |
| Education | 39 | 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
| Nelsons Plains | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 326 | 1,011 |
| Median age | 48 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,250 | $2,312 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.9% | 24.7% |
| Born in Australia | 86.8% | 93.3% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Nelsons Plains Moderate Growth · Seaham Moderate Growth
Property
| Nelsons Plains | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | $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) | 29 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Nelsons Plains | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 307 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 307 | 99 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 307 | 495 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,601 | 5,440 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nelsons Plains | 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: Nelsons Plains · Seaham
Transport
| Nelsons Plains | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 40 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 11.0 km |
Liveability
| Nelsons Plains | 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 | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.6 km | 21.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 136.6 km | 141.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.8 km | 14.0 km |
Population & growth
| Nelsons Plains | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 326 | 1,011 |
| Estimated 2025 | 338 | 1,048 |
| Projected 2041 | 390 | 1,209 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.91% | 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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