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North Balgowlah vs Seaforth

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 0.9 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

North BalgowlahSeaforth
Active3064
Safety9874
Wealth9898
Value9078
Parks4030
Cafés1366
Transit5742
Green space3652
Active & healthy4372
Schools nearby (OSM)4338
Median rent$825/wk $875/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$3,825,000$3,930,000
House sales this quarter42—
Population3,8167,384
Full profile North Balgowlah in full Seaforth in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is North Balgowlah safer than Seaforth?

North Balgowlah scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, North Balgowlah or Seaforth?

North Balgowlah has the lower median house price of the two ($3,825,000 vs $3,930,000).

Should I live in North Balgowlah or Seaforth?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for North Balgowlah or Seaforth.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →