Seaham

NSW 2324 • Rest of NSW

1,011
Population (2021)
$43,628
Median Income
38.64 km²
Area
18m
Elevation

About Seaham

Seaham is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Port Stephens (Area) area. With a population of 1,011 and a median income of $43,628, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 38.64 km² at an elevation of 18m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with open spaces, local farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy the tranquility of country living while still having access to essential amenities. Seaham is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the urban hustle.

Seaham falls under postcode 2324 and is governed by Port Stephens Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Stephens electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2324
Urban Area
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.67°, 151.70°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
38.64 km²
Elevation
18m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Seaham, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Torrence Street, Seaham • SHR #00023

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,149
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,007
Census 2021
1,011
0.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,232
Income 2021
$43,628
17.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 943
Born Overseas 60

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 17
  • 2. New Zealand 13
  • 3. Scotland 8
  • 4. Philippines 5
  • 5. United States 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 468
English 468
Scottish 128
Irish 117
Australian Aboriginal 41
German 32
Italian 21
Maltese 19
Welsh 12
Filipino 10

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

812
Both parents born in Australia
82
Both parents born overseas
106
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
56.4%
No Religion
39.2%
Buddhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
48 (4.7%)
5-14 years
152 (15.0%)
15-19 years
84 (8.3%)
20-24 years
72 (7.1%)
25-34 years
88 (8.7%)
35-44 years
94 (9.3%)
45-54 years
158 (15.6%)
55-64 years
176 (17.4%)
65-74 years
98 (9.7%)
75-84 years
32 (3.2%)
85+ years
6 (0.6%)

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