Somers

Somers lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Somers is around 1,797, a decrease of 60 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,857. This decrease reflects a resident population estimate of 1,786 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date. The population density is approximately 120 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Somers has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing around 55% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to expand by 367 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 26.3% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Somers according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Somers has seen only two residential development approvals in the past five years. Despite its established nature, the area has seen virtually no new residential development. This limited supply of new housing typically supports higher construction cost values for existing properties.

Factors such as planning constraints or limited market activity may contribute to this situation. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Somers has significantly less development activity. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and higher construction cost values for established homes. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. Nationally, the level of development is below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Somers has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure project has been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact this area. Key projects include Mornington Peninsula Residential Development Program, Western Port Marine Infrastructure, Stony Point Line Service Improvements, and Housing for the Peninsula (Amendment C219morn).

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The labour market in Somers demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Somers has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.4% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.7%. As of September 2025901 residents were in work while the unemployment rate was 1.2% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation lagged significantly at 62.8%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. According to Census responses, 32.9% of residents worked from home. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Somers had a particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

Meanwhile, transport, postal & warehousing had limited presence at 2.3%, compared to the regional level of 5.2%. Local employment opportunities existed, but many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 2.7% alongside labour force growth of 2.5%, resulting in an unemployment rate fall of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Somers's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, median income among taxpayers in Somers was $57,127 with average income standing at $79,627. This is among the highest in Australia compared to Greater Melbourne levels of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year ended June 2023, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,840 and average income around $86,196. From the 2021 Census, incomes in Somers cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that majority of residents (31.5%, 566 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, consistent with broader metropolitan trends showing 32.8% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain approximately 90.1% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. Somers' SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Somers is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Somers' dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.8% houses and 5.2% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). In contrast, Melbourne metro had 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Somers' home ownership rate was 59.4%, with mortgaged properties at 28.0% and rented ones at 12.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Somers was $2,167, higher than Melbourne metro's $2,000. The median weekly rent in Somers was $391, similar to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Somers' mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $391 versus the national figure of $375.

Somers has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 74.6% of all households, including 28.8% couples with children, 37.7% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 25.4%, comprising 25.1% lone person households and 0.7% group households. The median household size is 2.4 people, smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Somers shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Somers has a notably high level of educational attainment, with 41.5% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This figure surpasses the broader benchmarks of 23.5% in the SA4 region and 25.0% in the SA3 area. The most common university qualifications are bachelor degrees (26.2%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.1%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominently featured, with 34.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas (15.5%) and certificates (18.8%). Educational participation in Somers is notably high, with 27.6% of its residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (10.3%), secondary education (8.7%), and tertiary education (3.8%).

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

Public transport analysis shows 23 active transport stops operating within Somers. These stops are served by one individual route, collectively providing 86 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 233 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 92%, with 6% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 32.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 12 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately three weekly trips per individual stop.

Somers's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Somers' health outcomes show exceptional results according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was found to be high at approximately 58% of the total population (around 1,046 people). The most prevalent medical conditions were arthritis (affecting 10.1%) and mental health issues (7.4%). A significant majority (67.1%) declared themselves free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Under-65 residents had better-than-average health outcomes. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 34.4% (618 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Seniors' health outcomes were notably strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Somers is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Somers, as per the census conducted on Tuesday, September 7th, 2016, exhibited a lower than average cultural diversity. A majority of its residents were born in Australia, with this figure standing at 83.3%. Furthermore, 89.4% of Somers' population held citizenship, and an overwhelming 96.9% spoke English exclusively at home.

Christianity emerged as the predominant religion in Somers, accounting for 37.3% of its population. However, a notable overrepresentation was observed in Judaism, which constituted 0.2% of Somers' population, compared to the regional average of 1.0%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (33.6%), Australian (27.4%), and Irish (11.3%). These figures exceeded their respective regional averages significantly: English by 13.5%, Australian by 9%, and Irish by 8.3%. Additionally, certain ethnic groups showed notable disparities in representation: Scottish at 11% compared to the region's 5.6%, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, and Dutch at 1.9% against 1.2%.

Somers ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Somers's median age is 54 years, which is significantly older than Greater Melbourne's 37 years and higher than the Australian median of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 make up a particularly prominent 19.3%, while those aged 25-34 are comparatively smaller at 2.9%. This concentration of those aged 65-74 is well above the national average of 9.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 9.5% to 12.1%, while the 85+ cohort increased from 1.9% to 3.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 5.5% to 2.9%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 11.9% to 10.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that Somers's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age cohort projected to expand considerably, increasing by 133 people (61%) from 217 to 351. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 70% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, both the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.