Seahampton vs Holmesville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $780,000 and $826,000. Seahampton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Seahampton (median $780,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Holmesville ($826,000). Over the past year, Holmesville (+2%) ran 12.1 percentage points ahead of Seahampton (-10.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Seahampton (989) sits above Holmesville (971).
For buyers
Seahampton is the lower entry point at $780,000 median, 6% 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: Seahampton delivers the better gross yield (4.62% vs 4.36%), but Holmesville 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
Seahampton edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 971). Holmesville also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Seahampton or Holmesville cheaper to buy in?
Seahampton has the lower median house price at $780,000, roughly 6% below Holmesville ($826,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Seahampton or Holmesville?
Over the past 12 months, Holmesville grew +2% vs -10.1% in Seahampton, a gap of 12.1 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 Seahampton or Holmesville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Seahampton scores 989 vs 971 in Holmesville. 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, Seahampton or Holmesville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.62% in Seahampton vs 4.36% in Holmesville. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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