Overall score
East Seaham
39.0/100
Nelsons Plains
45.8/100
East Seaham vs Nelsons Plains, NSW Suburb Comparison
East Seaham for retirees; Nelsons Plains for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East SeahamNelsons Plains
Crime rate
East Seaham
105.1 / 1k
Nelsons Plains
107.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Seaham
0
Nelsons Plains
3
Population
East Seaham
353
Nelsons Plains
326
Metric leadEast Seaham 6Nelsons Plains 41 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 retireesEast Seaham
- Best for familiesNelsons Plains
- Best for investmentNelsons Plains
- Best for best valueNelsons Plains
- Best for best schoolsNelsons Plains
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 | Nelsons Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.0/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.4/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.1 / 1k | 107.2 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 4 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 4 |
| Green cover | 8.8% | 3.5% |
| Population | 353 | 326 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
East Seaham reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Nelsons Plains is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, East Seaham is stronger for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability; Nelsons Plains answers with housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Nelsons Plains, while East Seaham 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.