Seddon (Vic.)

An assessment of population growth drivers in Seddon reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

The population of the suburb of Seddon (Vic.) is estimated to be around 5,458 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 315 people from the 2021 Census figure of 5,143. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of a resident population of 5,451 following examination of the ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of an additional 21 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 5,932 persons per square kilometer, placing Seddon in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 adjusted employing weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels for areas not covered by the first data set. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, Seddon is expected to experience above median population growth with an increase of 1,015 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 18.6% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Seddon among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Seddon received around 86 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 434 homes. In FY26 so far, six approvals have been recorded. The population has declined in recent years but development activity has remained adequate relative to this decline, benefiting buyers while new homes are built at an average cost of $588,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. This year, $35.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting high local commercial activity.

Compared to Greater Melbourne, Seddon's construction levels are 41.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years, balancing buyer choice and supporting current property values. This level of activity is significantly higher than the national average, suggesting strong developer interest in the area. New building activity comprises 5.0% standalone homes and 95.0% medium and high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers, marking a significant shift from the current housing mix which is predominantly houses (67.0%). With around 30 people per dwelling approval, Seddon exhibits characteristics of a low density area. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Seddon will add 1,014 residents by 2041, suggesting that with current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately and create favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Future projections show Seddon adding 1,014 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Seddon has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Yarraville Green, Kinnear's Precinct (Live City), Joseph Road Precinct, and Bradmill Yarraville. The following details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Seddon demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Seddon has an educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.4% as of September 2025. Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 5.0%.

This is lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%, but Seddon's unemployment rate is 1.2% below the metropolitan average. Workforce participation in Seddon is high at 83.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 53.9% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.4 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors.

However, construction employment is under-represented at 6.0%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.7%. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 5.0% while labour force grew by 5.5%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment (0.5 percentage points). In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.0%, labour force expand by 3.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Seddon's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though these estimates are illustrative and do not account for localized population changes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Seddon had a median taxpayer income of $58,426 and an average income of $70,747. Nationally, the averages were $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest these figures would be approximately $63,246 (median) and $76,584 (average), based on an 8.25% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census places Seddon's household, family, and personal incomes between the 90th and 94th percentiles nationally. In Seddon, 27.6% of residents earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, with a substantial 42.8% earning above $3,000 weekly. Housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 89th percentile, and Seddon's SEIFA income ranking is in the 9th decile.

Seddon displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Seddon, according to the latest Census evaluation, 67.4% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 32.6% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is similar to Melbourne metropolitan area's composition of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seddon stood at 23.2%, with mortgaged properties at 36.7% and rented ones at 40.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,551, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure for Seddon was $460, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Seddon's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,551 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Seddon features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 67.2% of all households, including 29.6% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.8%, with lone person households at 25.4% and group households comprising 7.2%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Seddon demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Seddon's educational attainment exceeds national and regional averages. Among residents aged 15+, 53.3% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 32.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 32.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.1%) and graduate diplomas (6.4%). Vocational pathways account for 20.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 11.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.0% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary, 7.2% in tertiary, and 4.4% in secondary education.

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

Seddon has 20 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by nine different routes that collectively facilitate 3,473 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 126 meters from the nearest one. As a predominantly residential area, most inhabitants commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport for 63% of residents, while trains are used by 21%, and walking by 6%. On average, there are 0.8 vehicles per dwelling in Seddon, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 53.9% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 496 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 173 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Seddon is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Seddon demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 55% (~2,989 people) of the total population have private health cover. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (10.5%) and asthma (8.8%). 71.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 10.5% (573 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Seddon was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Seddon, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most local markets, with 27.5%. In the same period, 22.2% spoke languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 29.3%, but Buddhism was more prominent in Seddon (4.8%) compared to Greater Melbourne (4.2%).

The top three ancestral groups were English (23.2%), Australian (20.1%), and Irish (10.8%). Notably, Macedonian, Vietnamese, and Welsh ethnicities were overrepresented: 1.7% vs 0.7%, 3.5% vs 1.9%, and 0.8% vs 0.4% respectively.

Seddon's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Seddon's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Melbourne's average of 37. This is modestly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Seddon has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (19.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.3%). The 35-44 concentration in Seddon is well above the national average of 14.3%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 8.0% to 10.4%, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 5.2% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 10.9% to 9.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Seddon's age profile will significantly evolve. The 55 to 64 cohort is projected to grow by 44%, adding 264 residents to reach 859. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 group is expected to contract by 24 residents.