Seaham - Woodville
Statistical Area - sa2

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, as of Aug 2025, is around 5,879. This figure reflects an increase of 186 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,693. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 5,852 in June 2024 and 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 23 persons per square kilometer. Seaham-Woodville's growth rate of 3.3% since the census is within 1.5 percentage points of the non-metro area (4.8%). Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 49.5% of overall gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends, the area is expected to expand by 583 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 9.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Seaham - Woodville has seen approximately 14 residential properties approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling 74 homes. In FY26, one approval has been recorded so far. On average, three people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. This significant demand exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $519,000. In this financial year, $731,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating a primarily residential focus. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Seaham - Woodville has recorded markedly lower building activity, 59.0% below the regional average per person, which usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This level is also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent development has consisted entirely 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 549 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Seaham - Woodville has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Raymond Terrace Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade, Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, Kings Hill Urban Release Area, and Woodberry Road Reconstruction. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Seaham - Woodville significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Seaham - Woodville has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate as of June 2025 is 1.5%.

In this month, 3,099 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.1% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation stands at 66.9%, surpassing Rest of NSW's figure of 56.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training sectors. The area has a particularly strong specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food services are under-represented, employing only 5.0% of Seaham - Woodville's workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 7.8%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census working population versus resident population figures. From June 2024 to June 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.2%, and employment declined by 4.6% in Seaham - Woodville, causing an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW experienced a 0.1% employment decline and 0.3% labour force growth, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Seaham - Woodville's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Seaham - Woodville had a median income among taxpayers of $50,593. The average income stood at $62,299. This was below the national average and compared to levels of $49,459 and $62,998 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $56,973 (median) and $70,155 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household incomes ranked at the 85th percentile with a weekly income of $2,327. In terms of income distribution, 32.9% of locals (1,934 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 29.9% in the same category. Higher earners represented a substantial presence with 35.5% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retained 87.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Seaham - Woodville is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Seaham - Woodville, as per the latest Census data, 99.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 0.8% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's dwelling structure of 81.1% houses and 18.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seaham - Woodville stood at 42.3%, mirroring the rate in Non-Metro NSW. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 51.1%, while rented properties made up 6.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733 and the national figure of $1,863. Meanwhile, median weekly rent in Seaham - Woodville was $380, compared to $360 in Non-Metro NSW and $375 nationally.

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 Rest of 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 has university qualification rates of 20.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 33.6%.

Educational participation is 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. Seaham - Woodville has 4 schools with a combined enrollment of 352 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 953) with balanced educational opportunities. The 4 schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 6.0, below the regional average of 11.8, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

The analysis of public transport in Seaham-Woodville shows that there are currently 81 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 38 individual routes providing service to these locations. Together, these routes facilitate 291 weekly passenger trips across the area.

The accessibility of public transport in Seaham-Woodville is rated as moderate, with residents typically located approximately 495 meters away from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 41 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about three weekly trips per individual stop.

Seaham - Woodville's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Seaham-Woodville's health metrics closely resemble national benchmarks, with typical health conditions seen across both young and elderly residents.

Approximately 51% (~3004 people) have private health cover, slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.7%) and asthma (8.5%). 67.2% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Rest of NSW's 59.3%. 17.1% (~1005 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than Rest of NSW's 28.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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 was found to have a low cultural diversity level, with 93.0% of its population born in Australia, 94.2% being citizens, and 98.1% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Seaham-Woodville is Christianity, which accounts for 63.3% of the population, compared to 57.4% across Rest of NSW. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (33.2%), English (33.1%), and Irish (8.2%).

Notably, Maltese (0.8%) and Macedonian (0.3%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Seaham-Woodville compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 0.1%, respectively. Conversely, Australian Aboriginal representation is lower at 3.4% compared to the regional average of 4.5%.

Seaham - Woodville hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Seaham-Woodville's median age in 2021 was 42 years, similar to Rest of NSW's average of 43 but older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile showed that the 55-64 year-olds were particularly prominent at 16.2%, while the 25-34 year-olds were comparatively smaller at 8.1% compared to Rest of NSW. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 11.3% to 12.3%. Conversely, the population aged 45-54 has declined from 15.5% to 14.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Seaham-Woodville. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 19%, adding 158 residents to reach 997. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 65-74 and 15-24 age groups.