Seaham vs Nelsons Plains.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,206,000 and $1,350,000. Seaham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Seaham (median $1,206,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Nelsons Plains ($1,350,000). Over the past year, Nelsons Plains (0%) ran 17.5 percentage points ahead of Seaham (-17.5%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Seaham (964) sits above Nelsons Plains (937).
For buyers
Seaham is the lower entry point at $1,206,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Seaham delivers the better gross yield (2.59% vs 2.31%), but Nelsons Plains has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Seaham edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 937).
Common questions
Is Seaham or Nelsons Plains cheaper to buy in?
Seaham has the lower median house price at $1,206,000, roughly 11% below Nelsons Plains ($1,350,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Seaham or Nelsons Plains?
Over the past 12 months, Nelsons Plains grew 0% vs -17.5% in Seaham, a gap of 17.5 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 Seaham or Nelsons Plains 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Seaham or Nelsons Plains?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.59% in Seaham vs 2.31% in Nelsons Plains. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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