Median house price
$820k
+13% change
NSW · Port Stephens Council
Seaham, 2324
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,063
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.2%
Median age
41
Median income
$2,312/wk
Employment rate
66.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$820,000
Languages at home
0.9%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Seaham offers a slower smaller community life in Port Stephens Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. The suburb still has an emerging character, as newer residents settle in and local identity forms.
Desirability lands below average here: softer safety weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Seaham snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$578/wk
Houses $610 · Units $498
Population (ERP)
1,063
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
2.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#106
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
77th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
65th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
42nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 38.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3964th in Australia
- State rank
- 1217th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #106 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #394 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $498
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $610
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $578
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 194
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $820,000
- Median price change
- +13.1%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,063(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +4.2% over 5 years · 65th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +4.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +10
- Change in 5 years
- +43
- Growth rank in NSW
- 65th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,100), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,011
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,312
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 333
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,149
- Employment rate
- 66.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 322 / 0 / 4
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 112
- Against the person
- 35
- Against property
- 38
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 105.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 76.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions384
- Domestic Violence Related Assault228
- Fraud159
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment331
- Malicious Damage To Property237
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 990
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 42th
School list
- Seaham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 990 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 156 students · Top SEA quarter 12%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
25 public transport stops in this suburb
- Seaham Public School, Warren St
- Seaham Rd Opp Brandy Hill Dr
- Seaham Rd Opp Eskdale Park Dr
- Warren St Opp Seaham Public School
- Wighton St After Warren St (Hail And Ride)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Seaham ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- New Maitland Hospital (13.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Seaham Doctor's SurgeryDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 29
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 7 proposals
May 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11A GILES ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool38 DIXON STREET SEAHAM 2324Determined
April 2026
- Dual occupancy; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation1 GILES ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation18 STILL STREET SEAHAM 2324Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Home industry38 DIXON STREET SEAHAM 2324Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 ALEXANDER DRIVE SEAHAM 2324Determined
January 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure1 MONTROSE CLOSE SEAHAM 2324Determined
2025· 6 proposals
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 REGAL PLACE SEAHAM 2324Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 FISHER CLOSE SEAHAM 2324Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1342 CLARENCE TOWN ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space1 RABAR CLOSE SEAHAM 2324Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure1355 CLARENCE TOWN ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Temporary building, structure or use38 DIXON STREET SEAHAM 2324Determined
2024· 12 proposals
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool17 SCOTT STREET SEAHAM 2324Determined
October 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure10 SOUTH ESK DRIVE SEAHAM 2324Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support16 STILL STREET SEAHAM 2324Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support1367 CLARENCE TOWN ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1339 CLARENCE TOWN ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1 BRECHIN CLOSE SEAHAM 2324Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure23 SOUTH ESK DRIVE SEAHAM 2324Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 MIDDLE CRESCENT STREET SEAHAM NSW 2324Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space1C GILES ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah9 GILES ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 STILL STREET SEAHAM 2324Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1079 SEAHAM ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
2023· 15 proposals
December 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1369 CLARENCE TOWN ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 ALEXANDER DRIVE SEAHAM 2324Determined
October 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool9 GILES ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
September 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 REGAL PLACE SEAHAM 2324Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool3 WARREN STREET SEAHAM 2324Determined
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure1156 CLARENCE TOWN ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
August 2023
- Other1154 CLARENCE TOWN ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
- Other1154 CLARENCE TOWN ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
- Other1154 CLARENCE TOWN ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
- Other1154 CLARENCE TOWN ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
- Other1154 CLARENCE TOWN ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
July 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces12 CROSS STREET SEAHAM 2324Determined
- Other994 CLARENCE TOWN ROAD SEAHAM 2324Withdrawn
June 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces1034 CLARENCE TOWN ROAD SEAHAM 2324Determined
May 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing34 DIXON STREET SEAHAM 2324Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Seaham QuarryTorrence Street, SeahamSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
- Member of Parliament
- Alison PENFOLD (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,584
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.8%Labor 40.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 14.7 km away).
Coalition 53.6%Labor 46.4%
6.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- SeahamLabor 47.4% · Coalition 52.6% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
- HintonLabor 36.4% · Coalition 63.6% TPP (2025)6.9 km away
- WoodvilleLabor 44.7% · Coalition 55.3% TPP (2025)9.3 km away
- LargsLabor 48.3% · Coalition 51.7% TPP (2025)9.5 km away
- Paterson CentralLabor 49.1% · Coalition 50.9% TPP (2025)11.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
More in Port Stephens Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.