Seddon - Kingsville

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Seddon - Kingsville's population is around 9,796 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 549 people (5.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,247 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,782 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 34 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 5,831 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising 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 from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, an above-median population growth compared to national areas is projected, with the area expected to increase by 1,825 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 18.5% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Seddon - Kingsville among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Seddon - Kingsville has averaged around 107 new dwelling approvals annually, totalling 539 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. With population declining over recent years, new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $363,000. There have also been $35.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Compared to Greater Melbourne, Seddon - Kingsville maintains similar construction rates (per person), supporting market stability in line with regional patterns, though construction activity has intensified recently. This is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 5.0% detached dwellings and 95.0% townhouses or apartments. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 65.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 224 people per dwelling approval, Seddon - Kingsville shows characteristics of a low density area.

Looking ahead, Seddon - Kingsville is expected to grow by 1,811 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Seddon - Kingsville has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 18 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Yarraville Green, Bradmill Yarraville, West Footscray Neighbourhood Plan, and Kinnear's Precinct (Live City), with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market in Seddon - Kingsville shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Seddon - Kingsville has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.4%, and 4.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 6,550 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.3% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (83.1% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%). Based on Census responses, a high 52.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area shows particularly strong specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 6.1% versus the regional average of 9.7%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.0% while labour force increased by 4.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4%, labour force growth of 2.8%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Seddon - Kingsville. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Seddon - Kingsville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Seddon - Kingsville SA2's income level is higher than the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Seddon - Kingsville SA2's median income among taxpayers is $59,531 and the average income stands at $71,624, compared to Greater Melbourne's figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $64,442 (median) and $77,533 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Seddon - Kingsville, between the 86th and 92nd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the largest segment comprises 27.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,684 residents), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 32.8% in the same category. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 40.4% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 84th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Seddon - Kingsville displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Seddon - Kingsville, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 65.1% houses and 34.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Seddon - Kingsville lagged that of Melbourne metro, at 22.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (38.7%) or rented (39.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Melbourne metro average at $2,500, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $414, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390. Nationally, Seddon - Kingsville's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Seddon - Kingsville features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 66.3% of all households, comprising 31.3% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.7%, with lone person households at 27.9% and group households comprising 5.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Seddon - Kingsville exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Seddon - Kingsville significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 51.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.0% in the SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 31.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.7%) and graduate diplomas (6.3%). Vocational pathways account for 22.1% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (12.1%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary education, 6.7% in tertiary education, and 5.1% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 29 active transport stops operating within Seddon - Kingsville, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 10 individual routes, collectively providing 3,795 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 138 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 66%, with 18% by train and 5% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional average. A high 52.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 542 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 130 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Seddon - Kingsville is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Seddon - Kingsville faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 55% of the total population (~5,378 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.3% and 9.5% of residents, respectively, while 70.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 11.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,098 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Seddon - Kingsville was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Seddon - Kingsville was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 27.7% of its population born overseas and 22.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Seddon - Kingsville is Christianity, which makes up 31.6% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 4.0% of the population, compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Seddon - Kingsville are English, comprising 23.5% of the population, Australian, comprising 20.3% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian is notably overrepresented at 1.4% of Seddon - Kingsville (vs 0.7% regionally), Vietnamese at 2.9% (vs 1.9%) and Maltese at 1.0% (vs 1.1%).

Seddon - Kingsville's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

With a median age of 37, Seddon - Kingsville is equal to the Greater Melbourne figure of 37 and remains comparable to Australia's 38 years. The 35 - 44 age group shows strong representation at 19.9% compared to Greater Melbourne, whereas the 15 - 24 cohort is less prevalent at 9.8%. This 35 - 44 concentration is well above the national 14.3%. In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 7.8% to 9.8% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 5.0% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 12.0% to 10.6% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 7.1% to 6.0%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Seddon - Kingsville's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 55 to 64 group will grow by 42% (426 people), reaching 1,435 from 1,008. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 group will contract by 35 residents.