Grange vs Seaton
Seaton (median $1,130,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Grange ($1,690,000). Over the past year, Seaton (+16.5%) ran 22.6 percentage points ahead of Grange (-6.1%) on house-price growth.
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Grange and Seaton side by side
| Measure | Grange | Seaton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,690,000 | $1,130,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $271,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -6.1% | +16.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $830/wk | $675/wk |
| Unit rent | $462/wk | $510/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1048 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,143 | 10,877 |
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 439 mm | 439 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Seaton scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Grange (1048) sits above Seaton (1043). Grange skews owner-occupied (71%), Seaton runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
- For buyers
- Seaton is the lower entry point at $1,130,000 median, 33% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Seaton carries both higher gross yield (3.11% vs 2.55%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Grange edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1043).
Grange vs Seaton: common questions
Is Grange or Seaton cheaper to buy in?
Seaton has the lower median house price at $1,130,000, roughly 33% below Grange ($1,690,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Grange or Seaton?
Over the past 12 months, Seaton grew +16.5% vs -6.1% in Grange, a gap of 22.6 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 Grange or Seaton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Grange scores 1048 vs 1043 in Seaton. 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 is more walkable, Grange or Seaton?
Seaton scores 28/100 on walkability vs 24/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Grange or Seaton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.11% in Seaton vs 2.55% in Grange. 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.
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