Overall score
Brandy Hill
32.5/100
Seaham
38.9/100
Seaham for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brandy Hill
32.5/100
Seaham
38.9/100
Crime rate
Brandy Hill
105.5 / 1k
Seaham
105.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brandy Hill
0
Seaham
0
Population
Brandy Hill
713
Seaham
1,011
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Brandy Hill | Seaham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.5/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.4/100 | 82.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 105.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 25 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 8 |
| Population | 713 | 1,011 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
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 and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Seaham, while Brandy Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.