Overall score
Glen Oak
34.8/100
Seaham
38.9/100
Glen Oak vs Seaham, NSW suburb comparison
Seaham 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
2
Seaham
0
Population
Glen Oak
426
Seaham
1,011
Metric leadGlen Oak 3Seaham 51 tiedacross 9 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.
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 and nearby cafés and amenities, while Seaham stands out for housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Seaham, while Glen Oak remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.