Seaham vs Wallalong, NSW suburb comparison

Seaham for families and schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

SeahamWallalong

Overall score

Seaham

38.9/100

Wallalong

35.0/100

Crime rate

Seaham

105.4 / 1k

Wallalong

95.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Seaham

0

Wallalong

13

Population

Seaham

1,011

Wallalong

1,049

Metric leadSeaham 4Wallalong 51 tiedacross 10 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.

CategorySeahamWallalong
Overall score38.9/10035.0/100
Housing (desirability)82.8/10083.2/100
Crime rate105.4 / 1k95.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves11
Public transport stops2514
Walkability30.0/10021.0/100
Nearby amenities013
Planning activity79
Population1,0111,049
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)7/108/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Seaham is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Wallalong is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.

Seaham pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Wallalong is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Seaham, while Wallalong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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