Overall score
Brandy Hill
40.9/100
Seaham
42.2/100
Brandy Hill vs Seaham, NSW Suburb Comparison
Brandy Hill for schools; Seaham for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Brandy HillSeaham
Crime rate
Brandy Hill
105.5 / 1k
Seaham
105.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brandy Hill
0
Seaham
1
Population
Brandy Hill
713
Seaham
1,011
Metric leadBrandy Hill 2Seaham 81 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 retireesSeaham
- Best for familiesSeaham
- Best for investmentSeaham
- Best for best valueSeaham
- Best for best schoolsBrandy 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 | Seaham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.5/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 105.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 25 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 10 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 7.4% |
| Population | 713 | 1,011 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Brandy Hill is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Seaham is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Brandy Hill pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Seaham is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Seaham, while Brandy Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.