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 is 5,879 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase from 5,693 in the 2021 Census, a rise of 186 people (3.3%). The change was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 5,852 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since then. The population density is 23 persons per square kilometer. Seaham-Woodville's growth rate of 3.3% is close to the non-metro area's 4.8%. Natural growth contributed approximately 49.5% of overall gains recently, with other factors like interstate and overseas migration also positive.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For uncovered areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends suggest a population increase below Australia's regional median, expecting an expansion of 583 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 9.3% over the 17 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. In the current financial year FY-26, one approval has been recorded so far. On average, three people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand exceeding new supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new properties is $519,000.

This year, $731,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a primarily residential focus. Compared to the rest of NSW, Seaham-Woodville records considerably lower building activity, at 59.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. The area's level is also under the national average, indicating its established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent development has been entirely composed 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 impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 33 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives 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 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 prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% as of June 2025.

The area had 3,099 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 2.1% lower than Rest of NSW's 3.7%. Workforce participation in Seaham - Woodville was 66.9%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Residents' employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction has a particularly strong presence, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

However, accommodation & food services are under-represented, at 5.0% compared to Rest of NSW's 7.8%. AreaSearch analysis showed that between June 2024 and June 2025, Seaham - Woodville's labour force decreased by 4.2%, while employment declined by 4.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW experienced an employment decline of 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.3%, with a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment rate. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW's employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project 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 this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data released on 28 June 2022 for financial year 2021-22, Seaham - Woodville had a median income among taxpayers of $50,593. The average income was $62,299. These figures are below the national averages of $51,348 and $73,012 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% between financial years 2021-22 and 2024-25, current estimates for Seaham - Woodville would be approximately $55,956 (median) and $68,903 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Seaham - Woodville rank at the 85th percentile with a weekly income of $2,327. In terms of income distribution, 32.9% of locals (1,934 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly income bracket, which is consistent with the broader metropolitan region at 29.9%. A substantial portion, 35.5%, earns more than $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.9% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Seaham-Woodville, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.2% houses and 0.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's structure of 81.1% houses and 18.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seaham-Woodville stood at 42.3%, similar to Non-Metro NSW, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (51.1%) or rented (6.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than the Non-Metro NSW average of $1,733. Weekly rent in Seaham-Woodville was recorded at $380, compared to Non-Metro NSW's figure of $360. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Seaham-Woodville were significantly higher at $2,167 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $380 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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, 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's university qualification rate is 20.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (33.6%). Educational participation is high at 30.0%, comprising primary education (10.3%), secondary education (9.4%), and tertiary education (4.1%).

Seaham - Woodville has 4 schools with a combined enrollment of 352 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 953). These schools focus on primary education only, with secondary options available nearby. School places per 100 residents are lower than the regional average at 6.0.

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 81 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 38 individual routes providing service to the area. Collectively, these routes facilitate 291 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in this region is rated as moderate, with residents on average located approximately 495 meters away from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 41 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly 3 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 align closely with national benchmarks, showing typical levels of common health conditions across all age groups.

Around 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%). About 67.2% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Rest of NSW's 59.3%. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.1% (1005 people), lower than Rest of NSW's 28.1%. Health outcomes among seniors in Seaham-Woodville are notably strong, exceeding those of 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 below average cultural diversity level, with 93.0% of its population born in Australia, 94.2% being citizens, and 98.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Seaham-Woodville, comprising 63.3% of its population, compared to 57.4% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (33.2%), English (33.1%), and Irish (8.2%).

Notably, Maltese (0.8%) and Macedonian (0.3%) groups 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 region's 4.5%.

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

At age 42 years, Seaham-Woodville's median age is similar to Rest of NSW's average of 43 years, but considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 55-64 are particularly prominent at 16.2%, while those aged 25-34 make up a smaller portion at 8.1% compared to Rest of NSW. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 11.3% to 12.3%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals aged 45-54 has decreased from 15.5% to 14.3%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes for Seaham-Woodville. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 19%, adding 158 residents to reach a total of 997. In contrast, population declines are projected for individuals aged 65-74 and those aged 15-24 years.