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Seaham
1 km²
A high proportion of residents in Seaham earn $3,000 or more a week, making it a relatively wealthy pocket of Port Stephens. The community has shifted rapidly since 2011, with the population more than doubling and becoming much younger, now featuring a high number of children. Most people live in large, detached family homes. This growth is reflected in a workforce that is highly active and earns well above the national figure.
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The area has grown quickly, with the population rising 114% since 2011. It is now much younger than most areas, as the typical resident is 36 and children under 15 make up 21.7% of the community.
Seaham is predominantly Australian-born, with 93.5% of people born here. Only 4.8% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the only language used in the vast majority of homes. Only 0.9% of people use another language at home, which is among the lowest rates for similar areas.
Christianity is the most common faith at 60.0%, while 34.9% of residents report no religion. This last group has grown by 11 points since 2011.
Over half of adults hold a Certificate III or IV. While 42.5% of residents completed Year 12, this is far below the state and national figures.
Typical weekly household income is $2,250, which is well above the national figure. This wealth is striking, with 29.0% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.
About 30% of people have a long-term health condition, which is higher than the state average. This includes 10.6% with asthma and 9.5% with arthritis.
Caregiving is common here, with 30.7% of people caring for children unpaid. Additionally, 18.2% provide some form of unpaid care, a rate well above the national average.
Families tend to be larger here, with an average of 3.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 65.5% of households.
Every single home in Seaham is a separate detached house, and 96.4% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, with only 2.9% of households renting their home.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 60.3% of workers drive to work and no one commutes by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 42% owning two.
Residents are generally stable, with only 27% moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
The local workforce is very active, with 68.5% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is exceptionally low at 1.3%, far below the national figure.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks, and groceries. However, the overall walkability score is low, leaving the area mostly car-dependent.