Maitland City Council
East Seaham
East Seaham at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
353
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about East Seaham.
East Seaham (2324) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
353
Median age: 42
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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
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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 East Seaham postcode?
- East Seaham is in the 2324 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- East Seaham has approximately 353 residents. The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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