Overall score
Brandy Hill
32.5/100
East Seaham
29.6/100
Brandy Hill vs East Seaham, NSW suburb comparison
Brandy Hill for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Brandy HillEast Seaham
Crime rate
Brandy Hill
105.5 / 1k
East Seaham
105.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brandy Hill
0
East Seaham
0
Population
Brandy Hill
713
East Seaham
353
Metric leadBrandy Hill 4East Seaham 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBrandy Hill
- Best for investmentBrandy Hill
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 | Brandy Hill | East Seaham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.5/100 | 29.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.4/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 105.1 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 10 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 2 |
| Population | 713 | 353 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Brandy Hill is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while East Seaham is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Brandy Hill tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while East Seaham stands out for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Brandy Hill, while East Seaham remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.