Seymour (Vic.)

Seymour has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

The Seymour (Vic.) statistical area (Lv2) had an estimated population of around 6,948 as of November 2025, based on ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch. This figure reflects a growth of 379 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,569. The estimated resident population was 6,852 in June 2024, with an additional 169 new addresses validated since the Census date contributing to this increase. This results in a population density ratio of 87 persons per square kilometer. Seymour's growth rate of 5.8% since the census is close to that of its SA4 region (6.8%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration drove much of this growth, accounting for approximately 79.0% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, they utilize VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting them using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth, with Seymour (Vic.) expected to grow by 3,998 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 56.1% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Seymour when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Seymour has received approximately 52 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 264 homes. As of FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. The average annual increase in residents per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 was about 1.3 persons. This suggests a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions, given an average construction cost value of $346,000 for new homes.

In FY-26, Seymour has seen around $26.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development compared to the rest of Victoria. The dwelling approvals consist of 80% detached houses and 20% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Seymour's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes. There are approximately 199 people per dwelling approval in Seymour.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Seymour is projected to grow by 3,901 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and price increases.

Seymour has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. Four projects identified by AreaSearch may impact this region. Notable projects are Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub, Seymour Solar Farm, Journey Early Learning Seymour, and Haven Seymour. Details about these projects follow.

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Employment conditions in Seymour face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Seymour has a balanced workforce with representation across white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well-represented in the area.

As of September 2025, Seymour's unemployment rate is 11.6%, according to AreaSearch's statistical aggregation. There are 2,821 residents employed, but this figure lags behind the Rest of Vic.'s employment rate by 7.8%. Workforce participation in Seymour is also lower at 51.3% compared to the Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. The majority of Seymour's residents are employed in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade sectors.

Notably, public administration & safety has a high concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with only 3.9% employment compared to the regional average of 7.5%. Many Seymour residents commute elsewhere for work, as indicated by the count of Census working population relative to local population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Seymour's labour force decreased by 1.3%, while employment declined by 4.8%. This led to a rise in unemployment by 3.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic. saw a marginal increase in unemployment despite a slight contraction in employment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows that Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs. The state's unemployment rate was 4.7%, slightly higher than the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and a 13.7% increase over ten years. Applying these projections to Seymour's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

Seymour's suburb has an income level below the national average, based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Seymour is $46,486, with an average income of $55,332. These figures compare to Rest of Vic.'s median and average incomes of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $50,321 (median) and $59,897 (average), accounting for an 8.25% growth since financial year 2023. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Seymour fall between the 10th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income distribution reveals that 27.7% of Seymour's population (1,924 individuals) earn within the $800 - $1,499 range, differing from surrounding regions where the $1,500 - $2,999 range dominates at 30.3%. After housing costs, 85.6% of income remains, ranking at the 13th percentile nationally for disposable income.

Seymour is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Seymour's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s 93.6% houses and 6.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seymour was at 38.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented ones at 33.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Seymour was $1,300, while the median weekly rent was $250. Nationally, Seymour's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Seymour features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.2% of all households, including 19.8% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 15.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.8%, with lone person households at 34.1% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.3.

Educational outcomes in Seymour fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.8%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 9.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 28.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Seymour has 56 active public transport stops, consisting of both train and bus services. There are 22 different routes operating in total, which together facilitate 926 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents live from the nearest transport stop is 277 meters.

On average, there are 132 daily trips across all routes, equating to around 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Seymour is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Seymour faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Private health cover is low at approximately 49%, covering around 3,389 people, compared to the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, impacting 11.2% and 10.9% of residents respectively. About 57.6% reported no medical ailments, lower than the 63.0% in the rest of Victoria. The area has 23.6% residents aged 65 and over (1,639 people), which is less than the 25.2% in the rest of Victoria. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges similar to those faced by the general population.

Seymour ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Seymour's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 86.3% of its population being citizens, 87.6% born in Australia, and 92.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 48.9% of Seymour's population. Notably, the 'Other' category had a higher representation in Seymour at 0.7%, compared to 0.6% across Rest of Vic.

The top three represented ancestry groups were Australian (30.7%), English (29.9%), and Irish (9.4%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Polish was overrepresented at 0.8% in Seymour versus 0.5% regionally, Scottish at 8.5% compared to 9.1%, and Maltese at 0.5% compared to 0.7%.

Seymour hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Seymour's median age of 44 years is similar to Rest of Vic.'s 43 and well above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Vic., Seymour has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (14.0%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (10.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 12.0% to 14.0%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 45-54 has decreased from 12.3% to 10.3%, and the percentage of those aged 55-64 has dropped from 14.5% to 13.0%. By 2041, Seymour is expected to experience significant changes in its age composition, with the 25-34 age group projected to grow by 117%, reaching 1,945 people from the current figure of 896.