Maitland City Council
Seaham
Seaham at a glance
Median house
$1,206,000
-17.5% year on year
Median unit
$246,960
Sales data pending
Days on market
40
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
1,011
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Seaham.
Seaham is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,206,000
-17.5% over the past year. Median unit price $246,960.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
$1,206,000
-17.5% annual growth
$246,960
Sales data pending
40
Average days to sell
1,011
Median age: 41
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.42%
Based on $1,206,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.58%
Based on $246,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-17.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202692%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202640 days
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 -17.5%/yr
2021
$3.2M
5-year change
-62%
2026
$1.2M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,011
Median age
41
Family households
88%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
55
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Seaham.
Local schools for Seaham
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Seaham Public School
Mount Kanwary Public School
Hinton 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 Seaham.
- What is the median house price in Seaham?
- The median house price in Seaham, NSW 2324 is $1,206,000. The median unit price is $246,960. Annual growth is -17.5%.
- What is the Seaham postcode?
- Seaham is in the 2324 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Seaham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Seaham?
- There are 20 schools serving Seaham on this page, including Seaham Public School, Mount Kanwary Public School, Hinton Public School.
- What suburbs are near Seaham?
- Seaham is close to East Seaham, Brandy Hill, Nelsons Plains, Glen Oak, Eagleton.
- What is the population of Seaham?
- Seaham has approximately 1,011 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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