Seymour (Vic.)

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Seymour (Vic.) is around 6,956, reflecting an increase of 387 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 5.9% rise from the previous population figure of 6,569. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, following examination of the June 2024 ABS ERP data release and validation of new addresses, places the resident population at 6,851. This results in a density ratio of 87 persons per square kilometer for Seymour. The suburb's growth since the 2021 Census exceeded that of its SA4 region by 0.5%, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.0% to the overall population gains during recent periods in Seymour.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 for areas not covered by the former data. These projections indicate exceptional growth for Seymour over the period to 2041, with an expected increase of 3,998 persons, reflecting a total increase of 56.0% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Seymour has experienced approximately 52 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 264 homes. As of FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of around 1.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply-demand market with stable conditions. The average construction cost value for new homes is $346,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms.

Commercial approvals registered in Seymour this financial year totalled $26.7 million, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Seymour maintains similar development levels per capita, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. New developments consist of 80% detached dwellings and 20% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

Seymour reflects a low-density area with approximately 199 people per approval. Future projections estimate Seymour will add around 3,893 residents by 2041 based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Seymour has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to impact this region. Notable projects are Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub, Seymour Solar Farm, Journey Early Learning Seymour, and Haven Seymour. Below is a detailed list of these projects, focusing on those most relevant.

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

Seymour's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate, as of June 2025, stands at 11.2%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

In this period, 2,811 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 7.4% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation lags at 51.3%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. 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 3.9% employment compared to 7.5% regionally. Many residents commute elsewhere for work, as indicated by Census working population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Seymour's labour force increased by 1.5%, while employment declined by 2.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 3.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic. saw employment contract by 0.9%, the labour force fall by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Seymour's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting 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 median income among taxpayers in financial year 2022 was $46,486. The average income stood at $55,332 during the same period. In comparison, Rest of Vic.'s median and average incomes were $48,741 and $60,693 respectively. Based on a 12.16% growth in wages since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $52,139 (median) and $62,060 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Seymour fall between the 10th and 16th percentiles nationally. In income distribution, 27.7% of Seymour's population earns within the $800 - 1,499 range, differing from surrounding regions where the $1,500 - 2,999 range dominates with 30.3%. After housing costs, 85.6% of income remains in Seymour, ranking at the 13th percentile nationally.

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

In Seymour, as per the latest Census evaluation, 90.4% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 9.6% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro Vic.'s figures of 93.6% houses and 6.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seymour stood at 38.3%, with the rest either mortgaged (28.2%) or rented (33.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,500. The median weekly rent in Seymour was recorded at $250, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $280. Nationally, Seymour's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 37.8%, with lone person households at 34.1% and group households making up 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%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (28.7%). Educational participation is high at 27.9%, comprising primary education (9.8%), secondary education (7.7%), and tertiary education (2.6%).

Seymour's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,300 students, with an ICSEA score of 973, indicating balanced educational opportunities. The area has one secondary school and four K-12 schools, with a school capacity exceeding typical residential needs at 18.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.9, suggesting it serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' in enrolments, refer to the parent campus.

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 a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 35 individual routes, offering a total of 1,171 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents usually located 277 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 167 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 20 weekly trips per 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 3,393 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, impacting 11.2% and 10.9% of residents respectively. However, 57.6% of residents report being free from medical ailments, compared to 63.0% in the rest of Victoria. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.6%, or 1,641 people, compared to 25.2% in the rest of Victoria. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly similar to those of 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. Its population comprised 86.3% citizens, 87.6% born in Australia, and 92.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 48.9% of Seymour's population.

The most notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, with 0.7% of Seymour's population compared to 0.6% across the rest of Victoria. In terms of ancestry, Australian was the top group at 30.7%, followed by English at 29.9% and Irish at 9.4%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences in representation: Polish was overrepresented at 0.8% (vs regional 0.5%), Scottish at 8.5% (vs 9.1%), and Maltese at 0.5% (vs 0.7%).

Seymour hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

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 concentration of residents aged 15-24 (14.0%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (10.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the percentage of Seymour's population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 12.0% to 14.0%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 12.3% to 10.3%, and the percentage of those aged 55 to 64 has dropped from 14.5% to 13.0%. By the year 2041, Seymour's age composition is expected to see notable shifts. Notably, the group aged 25 to 34 will grow by 117%, adding 1,047 people and reaching a total of 1,945 from its previous count of 897.