Seymour
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Seymour's population was around 6,956 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 387 people (5.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,569 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,851 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 169 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 87 persons per square kilometer. Seymour's growth of 5.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's growth of 5.4%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 79.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilised the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends predicted exceptional growth, placing Seymour in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan areas nationally. The area was expected to increase by 3,998 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 56.0% in total over the 17 years.

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

Seymour has seen approximately 52 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 264 homes. In FY-26 so far, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodated about 1.3 new residents per year. This has resulted in a balanced supply and demand scenario, maintaining stable market conditions.

The average construction cost of new properties during this period was $297,000. In the current financial year, Seymour has registered approximately $26.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Seymour maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability and aligning with regional patterns.

The new building activity consists of 80% standalone homes and 20% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. Seymour has approximately 199 people per dwelling approval, reflecting a low-density market. By 2041, Seymour is projected to grow by around 3,893 residents. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Seymour has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile 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. The following details projects expected to be 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 prominent essential services sectors. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate stands at 11.2%.

The employment rate for Seymour residents is 7.4% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation in Seymour lags behind Rest of Vic., with 51.3% compared to 57.4%. Key industries employing residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Public administration & safety shows strong specialization, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence, at 3.9% compared to 7.5% regionally. Many Seymour 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%, leading to a 3.6 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Vic.'s employment fell by 0.9%, labour force contracted by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Seymour's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Seymour had a median income among taxpayers of $46,486 and an average level of $55,332. These figures are lower than the national averages of $48,741 and $60,693 respectively for Rest of Vic. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest approximately $52,139 as median income and $62,060 as average income by September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Seymour fall between the 11th and 16th percentiles nationally. In Seymour, 27.7% of the population (1,926 individuals) earn within the $800 - $1,499 income range, while the region's leading bracket is $1,500 - $2,999 at 30.3%. After housing costs, 85.6% of income remains in Seymour, ranking at only the 14th 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 while 9.6% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Non-Metro Vic.'s figures of 93.6% houses and 6.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seymour stood at 38.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented ones at 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 - advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 28.7%. Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: primary (9.8%), secondary (7.7%), and tertiary (2.6%).

Seymour's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,300 students, serving typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 973) with balanced educational opportunities. The area has 1 secondary and 4 K-12 schools, with school capacity exceeding residential needs (18.7 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 14.0), indicating it serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 35 different routes that facilitate 1,171 weekly passenger trips in total. The city's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing just 277 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 167 daily trips across all routes, which amounts to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual 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 age groups. Private health cover penetration is low at approximately 48%, covering around 3,311 people, compared to Victoria's average of 49.6% and 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 having no medical ailments, compared to 63.0% in the rest of Victoria. Seymour has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.7%, with around 1,648 people falling into this category, compared to 25.2% in the rest of Victoria. Health outcomes among seniors generally align with those of the broader population.

Seymour ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Seymour had a cultural diversity below average, with 86.3% citizens, 87.6% born in Australia, and 92.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 48.9%, compared to 47.9% across Rest of Vic.. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.7%), English (29.9%), and Irish (9.4%).

Notably, Scottish was overrepresented at 8.5% (vs regional 9.1%), Polish at 0.8% (vs 0.5%), 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 proportion of residents aged 15-24 (14.0%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (10.5%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the percentage of Seymour's population aged 15-24 has increased from 12.0% to 14.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has decreased from 12.3% to 10.3%, and the percentage of those aged 55-64 has dropped from 14.5% to 13.0%. By 2041, Seymour is projected to experience significant changes in its age distribution, with the 25-34 age group expected to grow by 116%, reaching 1,945 people from a previous count of 899.