Barnsley vs Seahampton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $755,000 and $780,000. Barnsley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Barnsley (median $755,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Seahampton ($780,000). Over the past year, Barnsley (-1%) ran 9.1 percentage points ahead of Seahampton (-10.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Seahampton (989) sits above Barnsley (967).
For buyers
Barnsley is the lower entry point at $755,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Barnsley carries both higher gross yield (4.72% vs 4.62%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Seahampton edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 967).
Common questions
Is Barnsley or Seahampton cheaper to buy in?
Barnsley has the lower median house price at $755,000, roughly 3% below Seahampton ($780,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Barnsley or Seahampton?
Over the past 12 months, Barnsley grew -1% vs -10.1% in Seahampton, a gap of 9.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Barnsley or Seahampton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Seahampton scores 989 vs 967 in Barnsley. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Barnsley or Seahampton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.72% in Barnsley vs 4.62% in Seahampton. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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