North Balgowlah vs Seaforth
The verdict
North Balgowlah is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.50M versus $3.65M 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 | $3.50M | $3.65M |
| Median unit price | $1.66M | $2.56M |
| House price YoY | 9.2% | -2.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,512 | $2,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 62 |
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 | 2,018 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Balgowlah | Seaforth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,167 | 1,165 |
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 $3.50M versus $3.65M.
Which has better schools, North Balgowlah or Seaforth?
North Balgowlah has a higher average school ICSEA (North Balgowlah 1167 vs Seaforth 1165; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Balgowlah or Seaforth?
North Balgowlah and Seaforth have similar transport scores.
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