North Balgowlah vs Seaforth
The verdict
North Balgowlah is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.53M versus $3.63M in Seaforth. North Balgowlah rates higher for liveability (97 vs 82). Seaforth has a shorter estimated CBD commute (41 vs 43 min).
Scores
| North Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 78 |
| Transport | 58 | 58 |
| Education | 96 | 96 |
| Liveability | 97 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,816 | 7,384 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,212 | $4,184 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.0% | 63.7% |
| Born in Australia | 68.9% | 64.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.1 |
Growth: North Balgowlah Stable · Seaforth Stable
Property
| North Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.53M | $3.63M |
| Median unit price | $1.11M | $2.25M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -11.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,800 | $1,862 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 27 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 105 | 68 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 52 | 68 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 131 | 163 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 891 | 2,180 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,158 | 1,158 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Balgowlah · Seaforth
Transport
| North Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 64 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.5 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| North Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 5 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 148 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 4.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.4 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| North Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,816 | 7,384 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,886 | 7,412 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,895 | 7,855 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.46% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Balgowlah or Seaforth?
North Balgowlah and Seaforth have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, North Balgowlah or Seaforth?
North Balgowlah is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.53M versus $3.63M.
Which has better schools, North Balgowlah or Seaforth?
North Balgowlah and Seaforth have similar average school ICSEA scores (1158 and 1158).
Which has better public transport, North Balgowlah or Seaforth?
North Balgowlah and Seaforth have similar transport scores.
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