Seaham - Woodville

An assessment of population growth drivers in Seaham - Woodville reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Seaham-Woodville's population is 5,911 as of May 2026, a 3.8% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 5,693 people. This growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses since the census date. The population density is 23 persons per square kilometer. Seaham-Woodville's 3.8% growth since the census is close to Rest of NSW's 4.9%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Interstate migration contributed approximately 49.7% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for uncovered areas, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest ERP population numbers, Seaham-Woodville is expected to increase by 563 persons to 2041, reflecting a 9.3% total increase over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Seaham - Woodville according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Seaham-Woodville has recorded approximately 14 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 74 homes. As of FY26, 4 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3 people per year move to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. This demand significantly exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $366,000. In FY26, $731,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the rest of NSW, Seaham-Woodville records markedly lower building activity, 59.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. The area's established nature is also indicated by its level being under the national average, suggesting potential planning limitations.

Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count of 655 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections show Seaham-Woodville adding 551 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Seaham - Woodville has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 32 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include the Raymond Terrace Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade, Kings Hill Urban Release Area, Woodberry Road Reconstruction, and East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan. The following list details those projects most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market strength in Seaham - Woodville positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Seaham-Woodville has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 1.6% as of December 2025. It has 3,152 residents in work and its unemployment rate is 2.3 percentage points below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 66.0%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%.

According to Census responses, 23.7% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area has a strong specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. However, accommodation & food services are under-represented at 5.0%, compared to Regional NSW's 7.8%.

There appears to be limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.7% while employment declined by 0.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Seaham-Woodville's employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Seaham - Woodville SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $54,057 and an average income of $68,462. Nationally, the median was $52,390 and the average was $65,215. By March 2026, estimates suggest these figures would be approximately $59,636 (median) and $75,527 (average), based on a 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Seaham - Woodville SA2 ranked at the 84th percentile ($2,327 weekly). Income distribution showed that 32.9% of locals (1,944 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, slightly higher than the metropolitan region's 29.9%. Notably, 35.5% earned more than $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retained 87.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Seaham - Woodville is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Seaham-Woodville's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.2% houses and 0.8% other dwellings (including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seaham-Woodville stood at 42.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 51.1% and rented ones at 6.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure in the area was $380, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Seaham-Woodville's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Seaham - Woodville features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 87.5% of all households, including 46.1% couples with children, 33.1% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 12.5%, with lone person households at 11.4% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Seaham - Woodville fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 20.1%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 33.6%. Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.3% in primary, 9.4% in secondary, and 4.1% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows 96 active transport stops operating within Seaham-Woodville. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 38 individual routes that provide 239 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 494 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 97%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.4 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, some 23.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 34 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop.

Seaham - Woodville's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

AreaSearch's assessment reveals robust health metrics across Seaham - Woodville.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low for both young and elderly residents. Private health cover stood at approximately 53%, exceeding the average SA2 area's rate by roughly 10%. Arthritis and asthma emerged as the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.7% and 8.5% of residents respectively. Notably, 67.2% of residents reported no medical ailments, surpassing Regional NSW's 63.3%. Working-age residents exhibited a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. As of 2021, 18.4% of residents were aged 65 and over (1,085 people), lower than Regional NSW's 23.4%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors remained strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

The latest Census data sees Seaham - Woodville placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Seaham-Woodville, as per the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity score below average. Its population was predominantly born in Australia (93.0%), with 94.2% being citizens and 98.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 63.3%, compared to the Regional NSW average of 55.9%.

In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 33.2%, followed by English (33.1%) and Irish (8.2%). Notably, Maltese were overrepresented at 0.8% compared to the regional average of 0.4%, as were Macedonians at 0.3% (vs 0.4%), while Australian Aboriginals were underrepresented at 3.4% versus Regional NSW's 4.6%.

Seaham - Woodville's median age exceeds the national pattern

Seaham-Woodville's median age is 42 years, comparable to Regional NSW's average of 43 but older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile indicates that individuals aged 55-64 are notably prominent at 16.6%, while those aged 25-34 comprise only 8.1% of the population, lower than Regional NSW's figure. This concentration of 55-64 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 11.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.0% to 5.4% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age cohort has decreased from 14.4% to 12.8%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 15.5% to 13.9%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic shifts in Seaham-Woodville. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow by 22%, adding 183 residents to reach a total of 1,006. Conversely, populations aged 15 to 24 and 65 to 74 are expected to decline.