Seaham, NSW 2324
Maitland City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2324
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Median house price
$1,206,000
-17.5% over the past year.
Median of 18 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Seaham at a glance
- Median unit
- $246,960
- Weekly rent
- $600
- Houses · units $525
- Population
- 1,011
- Median age 41
Prices: Median of 18 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2324), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Seaham
Houses change hands at $1,206,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (18 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $246,960, roughly 80% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-17.5%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -17.5%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $241,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2324)
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What to know about Seaham
Seaham (2324) sits in the Maitland region of NSW. The median house here is $1,206,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -17.5% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Seaham has roughly 1,011 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,006 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Seaham
Location
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Seaham's population at 1,011, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 88%
- Lone person
- 10%
- Owner occupied
- 92%
- Renter occupied
- 7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.59% (median rent $600/wk against a $1,206,000 price tag). Units yield 11.05% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.59%
- On the $1,206,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 11.05%
- On the $246,960 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -17.5%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
28 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,006 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.7°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Seaham
- What is the median house price in Seaham?
- The median house price in Seaham, NSW 2324 is $1,206,000 (median of 18 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $246,960. Annual growth is -17.5%.
- How much is my house worth in Seaham?
- A useful starting point is the Seaham median house price of $1,206,000 (units $246,960). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Seaham a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Seaham is 2.6%: the median weekly house rent is $600 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2324), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,206,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 17.5% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Seaham is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Seaham postcode?
- Seaham is in the 2324 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is Seaham?
- Seaham is a suburb in the Maitland City Council area, NSW 2324.
- What is the average rent in Seaham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $525.
- 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?
- The population of Seaham is approximately 1,011 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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