Northwood vs Seymour
The verdict
Seymour rates higher for transport (82 vs 0). Seymour is closer to the coast (93.4 km vs 99.7 km).
Scores
NorthwoodSeymour
| Northwood | Seymour | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 13 | 55 |
| Transport | 0 | 82 |
| Education | 35 | 37 |
| Liveability | 8 | 43 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Northwood | Seymour | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 203 | 6,569 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,895 | $1,165 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.7% | 20.2% |
| Born in Australia | 74.4% | 79.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.2 |
Growth: Northwood High Growth · Seymour High Growth
Property
| Northwood | Seymour | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $444K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $341K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -5.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Northwood | Seymour | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 53 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,478 | 365 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 472 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 493 | 898 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,941 | 11,767 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Northwood | Seymour | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 972 |
See the full school list on each profile: Northwood · Seymour
Transport
| Northwood | Seymour | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 52 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.0 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Northwood | Seymour | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.6°C | 13.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 470 | 470 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 99.7 km | 93.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 96.9 km | 90.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 41.1 km | 36.5 km |
Population & growth
| Northwood | Seymour | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 203 | 6,569 |
| Estimated 2025 | 197 | 6,935 |
| Projected 2041 | 659 | 21,341 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.75% | 1.36% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Northwood or Seymour?
Seymour has the higher transport score (Northwood 0/100 vs Seymour 82/100).
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