Side by sideSuburb comparison

Nelsons Plains vs Seaham.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Seaham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Seaham (964) sits above Nelsons Plains (937).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Seaham edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 937).

Common questionsNelsons Plains vs Seaham

Common questions

Does Nelsons Plains or Seaham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Seaham scores 964 vs 937 in Nelsons Plains. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Nelsons Plains
Metric
Seaham

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$553/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$360/wk
97.0%
Owner occupied
92.0%
3.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
326
Population
1,011
48
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
20
937
Avg ICSEA
964

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).