East Seaham at a glance
Median house
$1,000,000
-6.5% year on year
Median unit
$246,960
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
353
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about East Seaham.
The postcode for East Seaham is 2324 (NSW).
The median house price in East Seaham is $1,000,000.
East Seaham (2324) sits in the Maitland region of NSW. The median house here is $1,000,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -6.5% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
East Seaham has roughly 353 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
East Seaham scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 15 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Seaham's population at 353, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
353
Median age
42
Family households
80%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,000,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $246,960, roughly 75% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-6.5%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $200,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -6.5%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,000,000
-6.5% over the past year. Median unit price $246,960.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$1,000,000
-6.5% annual growth
$246,960
353
Median age: 42
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.72% (median rent $330/wk against a $1,000,000 price tag). Units yield 8.42% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.72%
Based on $1,000,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.42%
Based on $246,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-6.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202684%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -6.5%/yr
2021
$1.4M
5-year change
-29%
2026
$1.0M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
11
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in East Seaham.
Local schools for East Seaham
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Seaham Public School
Clarence Town Public School
Mount Kanwary Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About East Seaham.
- What is the median house price in East Seaham?
- The median house price in East Seaham, NSW 2324 is $1,000,000. The median unit price is $246,960. Annual growth is -6.5%.
- What is the East Seaham postcode?
- East Seaham is in the 2324 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is East Seaham?
- East Seaham is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2324, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in East Seaham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in East Seaham?
- There are 20 schools serving East Seaham on this page, including Seaham Public School, Clarence Town Public School, Mount Kanwary Public School.
- How walkable is East Seaham?
- East Seaham has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near East Seaham?
- East Seaham is close to Seaham, Glen Oak, Balickera, Clarence Town, Eagleton.
- What is the population of East Seaham?
- The population of East Seaham is approximately 353 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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