Overall score
Holmesville
43.8/100
Seahampton
36.7/100
Holmesville vs Seahampton, NSW Suburb Comparison
Holmesville for retirees and families; Seahampton for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HolmesvilleSeahampton
Crime rate
Holmesville
49.1 / 1k
Seahampton
49.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Holmesville
30
Seahampton
6
Population
Holmesville
1,413
Seahampton
292
Metric leadHolmesville 7Seahampton 22 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 retireesHolmesville
- Best for familiesHolmesville
- Best for best schoolsSeahampton
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 | Holmesville | Seahampton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 36.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.1 / 1k | 49.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 8 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 1 |
| Green cover | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,413 | 292 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Holmesville is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Seahampton is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Holmesville tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability, while Seahampton stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Holmesville, while Seahampton 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.