Overall score
Barnsley
42.1/100
Seahampton
36.7/100
Barnsley vs Seahampton, NSW Suburb Comparison
Barnsley for retirees and families; Seahampton for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BarnsleySeahampton
Crime rate
Barnsley
54.1 / 1k
Seahampton
49.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barnsley
35
Seahampton
6
Population
Barnsley
1,735
Seahampton
292
Metric leadBarnsley 7Seahampton 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBarnsley
- Best for familiesBarnsley
- Best for best schoolsSeahampton
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Barnsley | Seahampton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.1/100 | 36.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | 49.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 8 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 1 |
| Green cover | 31.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,735 | 292 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Barnsley is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Seahampton is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Barnsley pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Seahampton is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. Barnsley generally means more approachable housing costs, while Seahampton leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Barnsley if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Seahampton for families.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.