Overall score
East Seaham
29.6/100
Glen Oak
34.8/100
East Seaham vs Glen Oak, NSW suburb comparison
East Seaham for families; Glen Oak for investment and value.
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
2
Population
East Seaham
353
Glen Oak
426
Metric leadEast Seaham 1Glen Oak 8across 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 familiesEast Seaham
- Best for investmentGlen Oak
- Best for best valueGlen Oak
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 | 29.6/100 | 34.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.5/100 | 76.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.1 / 1k | 96.2 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 13 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 3 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile.
East Seaham suits families more clearly, whereas Glen Oak is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.