Side by sideSuburb comparison

Seaham vs Osterley.

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 Osterley (941). Osterley skews owner-occupied (103%), Seaham runs more rental-dense (92% owner).

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 941).

Common questionsSeaham vs Osterley

Common questions

Does Seaham or Osterley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Seaham scores 964 vs 941 in Osterley. 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

Seaham
Metric
Osterley

Price & Market

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

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$360/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
92.0%
Owner occupied
103.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
1,011
Population
132
41
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
964
Avg ICSEA
941

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).