Overall score
Nelsons Plains
45.8/100
Seaham
42.2/100
Nelsons Plains vs Seaham, NSW Suburb Comparison
Nelsons Plains for families and schools; Seaham for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Nelsons PlainsSeaham
Crime rate
Nelsons Plains
107.2 / 1k
Seaham
105.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nelsons Plains
3
Seaham
1
Population
Nelsons Plains
326
Seaham
1,011
Metric leadNelsons Plains 4Seaham 61 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 retireesSeaham
- Best for familiesNelsons Plains
- Best for investmentSeaham
- Best for best valueSeaham
- 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 | Nelsons Plains | Seaham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.8/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.3/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 107.2 / 1k | 105.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 25 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 10 |
| Green cover | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| Population | 326 | 1,011 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Nelsons Plains is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Seaham is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Nelsons Plains tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Seaham stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Seaham, while Nelsons Plains 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.