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 Nov 2025, Somers' population is estimated at around 1,860, reflecting an increase of 3 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,857. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 1,832 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. The suburb's population density stands at 124 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Somers demonstrated a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 adjusted using weighted aggregation method for areas not covered by ABS data.

Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Somers' population is projected to increase by 378 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a 22.4% total increase over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Somers had virtually no dwelling approvals in recent years. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 2 homes were approved, with none yet in FY-26.

This resulted in an average of 19.5 people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built during those five financial years. Such a significant demand outpacing supply typically exerts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Somers exhibited substantially reduced construction activity. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties in the area. Nationally, this activity is also below average, suggesting possible planning constraints due to the area's maturity.

Somers has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that are expected to influence 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). The following list details 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. Its unemployment rate is 4.0%, and there was an estimated 3.9% employment growth over the past year based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025917 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.6% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation in Somers lags behind Greater Melbourne at 53.9% compared to 64.1%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area shows strong specialization in education & training with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

Meanwhile, transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 2.3% compared to the regional average of 5.2%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.9% while labour force grew by 4.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points in Somers. In Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 3.5%, labour force expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 indicate potential future demand within Somers. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Somers' employment mix suggests 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

Somers's median income among taxpayers was $57,127 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $79,627 during the same period. These figures compare to those for Greater Melbourne, which were $54,892 and $73,761 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest approximately $64,074 (median) and $89,310 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Somers cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprises 31.5% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 585 residents falling into this range. This pattern is similar to that seen in the broader area where 32.8% occupy this income range. After housing costs, residents retain 90.1% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's 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' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.8% houses and 5.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 85.5% houses and 14.5% 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 was $2,167, exceeding Melbourne metro's average of $1,989. The median weekly rent in Somers was $391, compared to Melbourne metro's $380. Nationally, Somers' mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Somers has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical 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%, with lone person households at 25.1% and group households comprising 0.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Greater Melbourne average.

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

Somers has a notably high educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 41.5% holding university qualifications compared to the SA4 region's 23.5% and the SA3 area's 25.0%. This is largely due to bachelor degrees being the most common at 26.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.1%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.3% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (15.5%) and certificates (18.8%). Educational participation is high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.3% in primary, 8.7% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education.

Somers Primary School and Somers School Camp serve a total of 206 students, with the area having typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1045) and balanced educational opportunities. Both schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. The school places per 100 residents (11.1) are below the regional average (14.3), indicating some students may attend schools outside Somers. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to their parent campus.

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

Somers has 23 active public transport stops. These are served by buses only. There is 1 route operating, offering a total of 134 weekly passenger trips.

Residents' access to transport is rated good, with an average distance of 233 meters to the nearest stop. The service runs approximately 19 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 5 weekly trips per individual stop.

Somers's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Somers's health metrics closely match national benchmarks.

Common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts are fairly standard in the area. Approximately 58% of Somers' total population (1,083 people) have private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.1 and 7.4% of residents respectively. 67.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.9% across Greater Melbourne. 33.3% of Somers' residents are aged 65 and over (619 people), higher than the 29.9% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors in Somers perform better than those in the general population, as indicated by health metrics.

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

Somers had a cultural diversity score below average, with 83.3% of its population born in Australia, 89.4% being citizens, and 96.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Somers, comprising 37.3% of people. However, Judaism showed significant overrepresentation, making up 0.2% of the population compared to the same proportion across Greater Melbourne.

The top three ancestry groups were English (33.6%), Australian (27.4%), and Irish (11.3%). Other ethnicities with notable differences included Scottish at 11.0% in Somers versus 9.0% regionally, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, and Dutch at 1.9% versus 1.8%.

Somers ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Somers has a median age of 53 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, making up 19.2% of the population, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 10.9%. This is a substantial increase from the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 9.5% to 11.3%, while the 25-34 cohort has declined from 5.5% to 3.1%, and the 5-14 group has dropped from 11.9% to 10.7%. By 2041, Somers is projected to experience notable shifts in its age composition. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 67%, reaching 351 people from 210. This growth will contribute significantly to the overall increase of those aged 65 and above, who are projected to comprise 77% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts.