Overall score
East Seaham
39.0/100
Glen Oak
48.6/100
East Seaham vs Glen Oak, NSW Suburb Comparison
Glen Oak for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East SeahamGlen Oak
Crime rate
East Seaham
105.1 / 1k
Glen Oak
96.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Seaham
0
Glen Oak
3
Population
East Seaham
353
Glen Oak
426
Metric leadEast Seaham 1Glen Oak 91 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | East Seaham | Glen Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.0/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.4/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.1 / 1k | 96.2 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 13 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 4 |
| Green cover | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| Population | 353 | 426 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
East Seaham reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Glen Oak is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
East Seaham tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while Glen Oak stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
East Seaham suits families more clearly, whereas Glen Oak is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.