Seahampton
NSW 2286 • New South Wales
About Seahampton
Seahampton is a small semi-rural locality in the City of Lake Macquarie local government area of New South Wales, situated approximately 25 kilometres south-west of Newcastle CBD in the Hunter region. Covering around 6 square kilometres, Seahampton recorded a population of 292 residents and approximately 105 dwellings in the 2021 Census, with a median household income broadly consistent with surrounding Hunter Valley communities. The suburb sits within the Cessnock state electorate and Hunter federal electorate, reflecting its position between Newcastle's urban fringe and the Hunter's rural hinterland.
Seahampton offers a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle with excellent access to major transport corridors — the M1 Pacific Motorway and Hunter Expressway are both within close reach, putting Newcastle roughly 30 minutes away and East Maitland CBD within about 15 minutes. Cardiff, one of the Hunter's major suburban centres, borders the locality to the north and provides shopping, schools, and services. Lake Macquarie — Australia's largest coastal saltwater lake — is a short drive away, offering boating, fishing, and recreational activities. The suburb appeals to families and tradespeople who value larger blocks and a quieter lifestyle without venturing far from the Hunter's urban conveniences.
Seahampton falls under postcode 2286 and is governed by the Lake Macquarie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hunter, while state elections fall under the Cessnock electorate.
Location
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Seahampton for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2286
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2286, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2286; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Hunter Valley bus services via Cardiff — Newcastle CBD / Interchange 30-40 min
Commute to Newcastle CBD
🛣️ Close to M1 Pacific Motorway and Hunter Expressway; Cardiff station is the most accessible rail option
Semi-rural suburb with limited local facilities; Cardiff (neighbouring suburb) has shops and services, but most residents drive for daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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West Wallsend High School ICSEA 9404953 2111 20 Appletree Road
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West Wallsend Public School ICSEA 9504953 2930 Brown St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Lake Macquarie Local Government Area, which contains Seahampton. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)