Overall score
Seaham
42.2/100
Wallalong
51.2/100
Seaham vs Wallalong, NSW Suburb Comparison
Seaham for retirees; Wallalong for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SeahamWallalong
Crime rate
Seaham
105.4 / 1k
Wallalong
95.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Seaham
1
Wallalong
13
Population
Seaham
1,011
Wallalong
1,049
Metric leadSeaham 4Wallalong 53 tiedacross 12 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 | Seaham | Wallalong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.8/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.4 / 1k | 95.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 14 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 13 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 10 |
| Green cover | 7.4% | 3.4% |
| Population | 1,011 | 1,049 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
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, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas Wallalong is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
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.
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.