Overall score
Glen Oak
48.6/100
Seaham
42.2/100
Glen Oak vs Seaham, NSW Suburb Comparison
Glen Oak for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Glen OakSeaham
Crime rate
Glen Oak
96.2 / 1k
Seaham
105.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glen Oak
3
Seaham
1
Population
Glen Oak
426
Seaham
1,011
Metric leadGlen Oak 5Seaham 42 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 | Glen Oak | Seaham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.7/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.2 / 1k | 105.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 25 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 10 |
| Green cover | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| Population | 426 | 1,011 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Glen Oak 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.
Glen Oak tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, while Seaham stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Seaham, while Glen Oak 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.