Osterley vs Seaham
The verdict
Seaham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.30M in Osterley. Seaham rates higher for education (41 vs 32). Osterley is closer to the coast (20.1 km vs 21.9 km).
Scores
OsterleySeaham
| Osterley | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 28 |
| Transport | 20 | 19 |
| Education | 32 | 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
| Osterley | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 132 | 1,011 |
| Median age | 47 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,562 | $2,312 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.7% | 24.7% |
| Born in Australia | 92.4% | 93.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.1 |
Growth: Osterley Moderate Growth · Seaham Moderate Growth
Property
| Osterley | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $1.28M |
| 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) | Data not available | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Osterley | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 99 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 495 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 758 | 5,143 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Osterley | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 888 | 990 |
Transport
| Osterley | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 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) | 6.3 km | 11.0 km |
Liveability
| Osterley | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.1 km | 21.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 135.8 km | 141.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 14.0 km |
Population & growth
| Osterley | Seaham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 132 | 1,011 |
| Estimated 2025 | 137 | 1,048 |
| Projected 2041 | 158 | 1,209 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.93% | 0.90% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Osterley or Seaham?
Seaham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.30M.
Which has better schools, Osterley or Seaham?
Seaham has a higher average school ICSEA (Osterley 888 vs Seaham 990; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Osterley or Seaham?
Osterley has the higher transport score (Osterley 20/100 vs Seaham 19/100).
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