Eagleton vs Seaham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,670,000 and $1,206,000. Seaham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Seaham (median $1,206,000) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Eagleton ($1,670,000). Over the past year, Eagleton (0%) ran 17.5 percentage points ahead of Seaham (-17.5%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Seaham (964) sits above Eagleton (940).
For buyers
Seaham is the lower entry point at $1,206,000 median, 38% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Seaham delivers the better gross yield (1.42% vs 1.03%), but Eagleton has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Seaham edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 940). Seaham also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Eagleton or Seaham cheaper to buy in?
Seaham has the lower median house price at $1,206,000, roughly 38% below Eagleton ($1,670,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Eagleton or Seaham?
Over the past 12 months, Eagleton grew 0% vs -17.5% in Seaham, a gap of 17.5 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 Eagleton or Seaham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Seaham scores 964 vs 940 in Eagleton. 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, Eagleton or Seaham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.42% in Seaham vs 1.03% in Eagleton. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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