Seymour

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 from the 2021 Census figure of 6,569. The growth was inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 6,851 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 87 persons per square kilometer. Seymour's growth rate of 5.9% since the 2021 census exceeded its SA4 region's average of 5.4%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 79.3% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, it employs 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. Future trends predict exceptional growth in Seymour, with an expected increase of 3,998 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 56.0% over the 17-year period.

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, 12 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 1.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed has been noted. This indicates a balanced supply and demand in Seymour's housing market, with stable conditions.

The average construction value for new properties is $297,000. In FY-26, $26.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting moderate levels of commercial development. Seymour maintains similar construction rates per person compared to the rest of Victoria, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns.

New building activity comprises 80.0% standalone homes and 20.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. The location has approximately 199 people per dwelling approval, reflecting a low-density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Seymour is expected to grow by 3,893 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving price growth.

Seymour has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. Four projects in total were identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the area. These key projects are Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub, Seymour Solar Farm, Journey Early Learning Seymour, and Haven Seymour. The following details those likely 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 significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 11.6% as of September 2025.

At this time, 2821 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 7.8% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation lagged at 51.3%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area showed particular specialization in public administration & safety with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with 3.9% employment compared to 7.5% regionally. Many residents appeared to commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.3%, employment declined by 4.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 3.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic. saw employment fall by 0.7% and a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Seymour's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this was a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localized population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Seymour SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $46,486 with an average level of $55,332. This is lower than the national average and compares to levels of $48,741 and $60,693 across Rest of Vic., respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year ended June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $52,139 (median) and $62,060 (average) as of September 2025. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Seymour all fall between the 10th and 16th percentiles nationally. The data shows that 27.7% of the population (1,926 individuals) falls within the $800 - $1,499 income range, contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 30.3%. After housing costs, 85.6% of income remains, ranking at only the 13th percentile nationally.

Seymour is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Seymour's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Vic.'s dwelling structure was 93.6% houses and 6.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seymour stood at 38.3%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (28.2%) or rented (33.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Seymour was $1,300, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,500. The median weekly rent figure 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, while 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 account for the remaining 37.8%, with lone person households at 34.1% and group households comprising 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 prevalent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 10.1% and certificates for 28.7%. Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.8% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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 operating within its boundaries. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 35 individual routes serving these stops, providing a total of 1,171 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Seymour is rated as good, with residents typically located 277 meters from the nearest stop. The 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, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Private health cover is low, at approximately 48% (around 3,311 people), compared to 49.6% across the rest of Victoria and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common conditions, impacting 11.2% and 10.9% of residents respectively.

However, 57.6% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 63.0% across the rest of Victoria. The area has 23.7% (around 1,648 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 25.2% in the rest of Victoria. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly similar to those of the general population.

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

Seymour's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 86.3% of its population being Australian citizens and 87.6% born in Australia. The majority spoke English only at home, totaling 92.8%. Christianity was the dominant religion in Seymour, comprising 48.9% of the population, slightly higher than the Rest of Vic's 47.9%.

Top ancestry groups included Australian (30.7%), English (29.9%), and Irish (9.4%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was overrepresented at 8.5%, compared to the regional average of 9.1%. Polish ancestry was also higher than the regional average, with Seymour reporting 0.8% versus the region's 0.5%. Maltese ancestry was slightly lower in Seymour at 0.5%, compared to the regional average of 0.7%.

Seymour hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

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 percentage of residents aged 15-24 (14.0%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (10.5%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 increased from 12.0% to 14.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 decreased from 12.3% to 10.3%, and the proportion of residents aged 55 to 64 dropped from 14.5% to 13.0%. By 2041, Seymour's age composition is expected to experience notable shifts. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 116%, reaching 1,945 people from the current total of 899.