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 per ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of Somers is around 1,741 as of May 2026. This figure represents a decrease of 116 people (6.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,857 people. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's resident population count of 1,738 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional validated new address since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 116 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

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 VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, the suburb of Somers is expected to experience above median population growth nationally, increasing by 319 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 18.1% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Somers is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, derived from statistical area data, indicates Somers has had virtually no dwelling approvals in recent years.

Specifically, an estimated 3 homes were approved between FY21 and FY25, with 0 approvals so far in FY26. This trend aligns with population decline over the same period, suggesting new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good choice for buyers. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Somers shows significantly reduced construction activity, being 94.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. Nationally, Somers' construction levels are also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

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

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects expected to impact this area. Notable projects include Mornington Peninsula Residential Development Program, Western Port Marine Infrastructure, Stony Point Line Service Improvements, and Housing for the Peninsula (Amendment C219morn), with the following list highlighting those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Somers remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Somers has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.0% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025876 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.2% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Workforce participation in Somers is at 59.6%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. A high proportion of residents, 32.9%, work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, education & training has a higher share of employment in Somers compared to the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 2.3%, lower than the regional average of 5.2%. While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the past year, employment increased by 2.0% alongside a labour force increase of 1.1%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with a slight rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Somers' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, although this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

The suburb of Somers had a median income among taxpayers of $57,127 and an average income of $79,627 in the financial year 2023, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures compare with Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164 for the same period. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $62,623 (median) and $87,287 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Somers clustered around the 61st percentile nationally. The largest income segment in Somers comprised 548 residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, representing 31.5% of the suburb's population. This is similar to the broader area where 32.8% of residents earned within this range. After housing costs, residents in Somers retained 90.1% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

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

The latest Census evaluated dwelling structures in Somers as 94.8% houses and 5.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Somers was at 59.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.0% and rented ones at 12.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was $391. Nationally, Somers's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents exceeding the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 25.4%, with lone person households at 25.1% and group households making up 0.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is 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 higher level of educational attainment compared to broader regions. Among residents aged 15 and above, 41.5% have university qualifications, surpassing the SA4 region's 23.5% and the SA3 area's 25.0%. This educational advantage is particularly evident in bachelor degrees, held by 26.2% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.1%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (15.5%) and certificates (18.8%).

Educational participation is high in Somers, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

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

According to the 2021 Census, a high 32.9% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 12 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 3 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 excellent results based on 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 1,014 people). The most prevalent medical conditions were arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.1 and 7.4% of residents respectively. About 67.1% of residents reported being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Under-65 population had better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 35.7% of residents aged 65 and over (621 people), higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly 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, surveyed in June 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 83.3% born in Australia, 89.4% being citizens, and 96.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 37.3%. Judaism, at 0.2%, was overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%.

In ancestry, English (33.6%) and Australian (27.4%) were substantially higher than regional averages of 20.1% and 18.4% respectively. Irish ancestry stood at 11.3%. Notable divergences included Scottish (11.0%), Hungarian (0.4%), and Dutch (1.9%), all overrepresented compared to regional figures of 5.6%, 0.3%, and 1.2% respectively.

Somers ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Somers's median age is 54 years, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's 37 and the Australian median of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent at 19.9%, while those aged 25-34 are smaller at 3.1%. This concentration of those aged 65-74 is well above the national average of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 9.5% to 12.5%, and the 85+ cohort has increased from 1.9% to 3.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 5.5% to 3.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that Somers's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 102 people (47%) from 217 to 320. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 75% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, both the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.