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 6,955 as of Aug 2025. This showed an increase of 386 people, a growth of 5.9%, since the 2021 Census which reported 6,569 people. The change was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 6,852 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 87 persons per square kilometer. Seymour's growth exceeded both its SA4 region (4.7%) and non-metro areas, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 utilised VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends predict exceptional growth, placing Seymour in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan areas nationally. The area is expected to increase by 3,998 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, recording a gain of 56.0% 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. Development approval data from the ABS shows a total of 264 approvals over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 5 recorded in FY-26 so far. Over these five years, there has been an average of 1.3 people moving to the area per dwelling built. This indicates a balanced supply and demand market, supporting stable housing conditions.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $346,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, there have been $26.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady investment activity in Seymour. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Seymour shows comparable building activity per person, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns.

The new building activity consists of 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and appealing to those seeking family homes with space. With around 199 people per dwelling approval, Seymour demonstrates characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts indicate that Seymour will gain approximately 3,894 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth in the future.

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 4 projects likely to impact the area. These key projects are Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub, Seymour Solar Farm, Journey Early Learning Seymour, and Haven Seymour. The following details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Seymour face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Seymour has a balanced workforce encompassing both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services, with an unemployment rate of 11.2% as of June 2025.

There are 2,811 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 7.4% higher than Rest of Vic.'s 3.8%. Workforce participation is lower at 51.3%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Major employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area specializes in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 3.9% compared to the regional average of 7.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Seymour's labour force increased by 1.5%, but employment declined by 2.4%, raising unemployment by 3.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic.'s employment contracted by 0.9%, with a smaller increase in unemployment. State-wide, VIC employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year to Sep-25, adding 39,880 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project 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.

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 in Rest of Vic. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for Seymour as of March 2025 would be approximately $51,186 (median) and $60,926 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Seymour fall between the 11th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 27.7% of Seymour's community earns between $800 and $1,499 (1,926 individuals), while the broader area has a higher percentage in the $1,500 to $2,999 bracket at 30.3%. After housing expenses, 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

Dwelling structure in Seymour, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s 93.6% houses and 6.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seymour was at 38.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (28.2%) or rented (33.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $250. Nationally, Seymour's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents 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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common (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: 9.8% in primary, 7.7% in secondary, and 2.6% in tertiary. Seymour's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,300 students, indicating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 973) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes one secondary and four K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds residential needs (18.7 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 14.0), suggesting the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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

Transport analysis shows 56 active public transport stops in Seymour. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 35 individual routes operating, providing a total of 1,171 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have good access to these stops, with an average distance of 277 meters from their homes to the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 167 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 across various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Approximately 48% (~3,310 people) have private health cover, lower than the Rest of Vic's 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% report being free from medical ailments compared to Rest of Vic's 63.0%. Seymour has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.7% (1,648 people) than Rest of Vic's 25.2%. Health outcomes among seniors in Seymour generally align with the broader population's health profile.

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 predominant religion, at 48.9%, compared to 47.9% across Rest of Vic. Top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.7%), English (29.9%), and Irish (9.4%).

Notable differences included Scottish 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 comparable to Rest of Vic.'s 43 and significantly higher than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Vic., Seymour has a larger proportion of residents aged 15-24 (14.0%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (10.5%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 12.0% to 14.0%, while the percentages for those aged 45 to 54 have decreased from 12.3% to 10.3% and for those aged 55 to 64, it has dropped from 14.5% to 13.0%. By 2041, Seymour's age composition is projected to change significantly. Notably, the 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 116%, increasing from 899 to 1,945 people.