Seaham
NSW 2324 · Port Stephens
1,011 (2021) → 1,048 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Port Stephens local government area (est. 79,727 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Seaham is a moderate growth suburb in Port Stephens, NSW 2324, about 142km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.36M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 19/100, and is about 22km inland. Seaham has an overall score of 28/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.68%), New Zealand (1.29%), Scotland (0.79%), Philippines (0.49%), USA (0.3%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 970 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Seaham Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1001
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Kanwary Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 885
- Hinton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 1015
- Millers Forest Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 915
- Morpeth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 1028
- Iona Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 978
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Seaham
Is Seaham safe?
Seaham has a residential safety score of 92/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,440 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Seaham?
In Seaham, the median house price is $1.36M. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Seaham from Sydney CBD?
Seaham is about 141.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Seaham?
Seaham has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1001 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Seaham?
Seaham has a transport score of 19/100 and 12 bus stops.