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Seymour has an estimated 6,917 residents, up from 6,569 at the 2021 Census — a change of 348 people, or 5.3%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 171 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 51.5% of that increase. Density is about 87 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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AreaSearch indicates that the population of Seymour stands at approximately 6,917 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 348 people (5.3%) from the 6,569 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,913, combined with 171 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With a density of 87 persons per square kilometer, the area offers substantial open space and room for future expansion. The 5.3% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaces both the SA4 region (2.9%) and the Rest of Vic., positioning Seymour as a regional growth leader.
Interstate migration was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 51.5% of the total population increase during recent periods. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year for each SA2. For uncovered areas, projections from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases are adapted using a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future projections suggest exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan areas across the nation, with the population projected to rise by 3,855 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, representing a 55.6% increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
264 new dwellings have been approved in Seymour over the past five years, an average of 52 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 45 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 80% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Seymour averages approximately 52 residential approvals yearly, resulting in 264 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 30 approvals have been logged. Supply and demand show balanced and stable market conditions, with an average of 1.4 people moving to the area per built dwelling over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25. However, this has recently risen to 3.6 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, pointing to rising popularity and potential supply bottlenecks. The average construction value for new dwellings is $297,000.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $26.7 million have been registered during this financial year, reflecting moderate commercial development activity. Seymour maintains construction rates per person that are comparable to the Rest of Vic., supporting market equilibrium in line with regional trends. Residential building activity consists of 80.0% standalone homes and 20.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the low-density profile of the area with family-centric dwellings. There are approximately 203 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density residential market. Looking forward, the population of Seymour is projected to expand by 3,849 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If current building rates remain constant, housing supply may fall behind population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Seymour
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Seymour, worth an estimated $26 million. A further 117 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $55.9 billion. 46 are already under construction and 48 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and planning programs significantly affect regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 4 key projects likely to impact the area. The most relevant initiatives include the Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub, Seymour Solar Farm, Journey Early Learning Seymour, and Haven Seymour, with details provided in the list below.
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Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub
Stage 1 of the Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub is a 17 million AUD integrated facility aimed at addressing intergenerational disadvantage. The two-storey development features a new library, community learning spaces, multipurpose meeting rooms, and a social enterprise cafe. It serves as a health hub providing clinical and non-clinical consulting rooms, with a focus on veterans mental health and dental services. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2026.
Seymour Solar Farm
Goulburn Valley Water is constructing a 5 MW solar farm at the Seymour Wastewater Management Facility, featuring over 8,000 solar panels, to generate renewable energy and support the corporation's goal of reducing Scope 2 emissions.
Seymour Tennis Complex - Enclosure 1
Reconstruction of enclosure one at the Seymour Tennis Complex, featuring a concrete base, competition-compliant lighting, new surfacing, fencing, and access improvements. Includes demolition of defunct courts and conversion to grassed open space to enhance community sports facilities.
Haven Seymour
A 16-unit development providing long-term social housing and 24/7 on-site support for people with significant mental health and wellbeing concerns, featuring one-bedroom units with private facilities and communal areas in a landscaped setting to support recovery and community connection.
Journey Early Learning Seymour
A newly built 126-place early learning centre offering care and education from 6 weeks to school age, with a focus on nature-based play, spacious rooms with natural light, tiered play spaces, community activities, and a funded kindergarten program.
Hilldene Employment Precinct (Amendment C155mith)
Strategic rezoning and planning scheme framework covering 53 hectares of land, transitioning it from Farming Zone to Industrial 1 Zone to create a major new employment and light industrial hub addressing land shortages.
Harley Hammond Reserve Netball Courts and Lighting Upgrade and Play Space Project
Upgrade of Harley Hammond Reserve delivering two competition-compliant netball courts with LED lighting, new fencing and a new community play space. The project was funded through the Australian Government Play Our Way Program with a contribution from Mitchell Shire Council. Construction concluded in May 2026 and the facilities are now open for community use.
Activation of Broadford Parks and Play Spaces
A three-site community recreation project that delivered upgraded play spaces and outdoor fitness equipment across Broadford. The project included a renewed playground at Memorial Park featuring climbing challenges, multi-level platforms, slides, and swings with shade sail and seating; a nature play space at Wattle Street Reserve with multipurpose play structures, cantilever swing, and nature play elements; and an outdoor fitness equipment pod at Donaldson Drive Reserve with inclusive equipment for all life stages. Funded through the Victorian Government's Growing Suburbs Fund with a total investment of $720,000.
2,867 residents of Seymour are employed, from a labour force of 3,207. Unemployment sits at 10.6%, with participation at 55.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is evenly distributed between white and blue-collar occupations, with a solid representation of essential services and an unemployment rate of 10.6%. As of March 2026, 2,867 residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 6.9% higher than the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, suggesting potential for improvement. Workforce participation is notably lower at 55.2%, compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. According to Census data, a low 9.8% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The region exhibits a strong concentration in public administration & safety, with employment shares reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing represents only 3.9% of employment compared to 7.5% across the region. Although local jobs exist, the ratio of the Census working population to the local population indicates that a significant number of residents travel to other areas for work. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS data, the labor force shrank by 2.3% and employment fell by 3.0% during the year to March 2026, leading to a 0.6 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional Vic. recorded a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% drop in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Seymour. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local industry mix suggests employment in Seymour could grow by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Seymour is $1,165 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $633 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,544 a year against an average of $56,120. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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AreaSearch's analysis of postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows that the Seymour SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $47,544 and an average income of $56,120. These figures are below national averages and compare to $50,954 (median) and $62,728 (average) across Regional Vic. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $52,118 for median income and $61,519 for average income. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and personal incomes in Seymour place between the 10th and 16th percentiles nationwide.
The data shows that 27.7% of the population (1,916 individuals) earn between $800 - 1,499, while the regional trend is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 30.3%. Residents retain 85.6% of their income after housing costs, which ranks at the 13th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Seymour had 2,668 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census data, residential properties in Seymour consisted of 90.4% houses and 9.6% other dwelling types such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative structures, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. The home ownership rate in Seymour stood at 38.3%, slightly below Regional Vic., with the remaining households being mortgaged (28.2%) or rented (33.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300 was lower than the regional average of $1,430, and the median weekly rent was $250, compared to $285 in Regional Vic. On a national level, Seymour's mortgage payments are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Seymour counted 2,668 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,809 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority of dwellings at 62.2%, consisting of couples with children at 19.8%, couples without children at 25.3%, and single-parent households at 15.9%. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.8%, with lone-person households at 34.1% and group households at 3.7%. The median household size is 2.2 persons, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.8% of adults in Seymour hold a university qualification, including 9.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,300 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 973 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region experiences educational challenges, with the university qualification rate of 13.8% sitting well below the VIC average of 33.4%. This represents both a difficulty and a chance to introduce focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees account for 9.6% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (28.7%). Participation in education is high, with 27.9% of the population enrolled in formal study. This cohort comprises 9.8% in primary school, 7.7% in secondary school, and 2.6% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Seymour reaches 56 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 930 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the public transport network shows 56 active transit stops operating in Seymour, consisting of both trains and buses. These facilities are served by 22 routes, offering a total of 926 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered good, with residents living an average of 277 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most workers commute outward, with driving remaining the primary mode of travel at 90%, and 7% walking. Car ownership averages 1.3 vehicles per household, which is below the regional average. A low 9.8% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect COVID-19 circumstances.
Service frequency averages 132 trips per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 16 weekly passenger trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.6% of residents in Seymour report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 9.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease frequency highlights significant health challenges in Seymour, affecting both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 48% of the population (~3,285 people). This compares to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 11.2% and 10.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 57.6% of residents reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic. The working-age population faces notable health difficulties due to elevated chronic disease rates.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.3% of the population (1,612 people). Health outcomes among this older demographic present challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Seymour is largely Australian-born, at 87.6% of residents, with 7.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.7%) and English (29.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Seymour displays below-average levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 86.3% of the population, 87.6% born in Australia, and 92.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 48.9% of the population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. In terms of ancestral background, the three largest groups in Seymour are Australian (30.7%), English (29.9%), and Irish (9.4%). Notable differences in other ancestries include Scottish at 8.5% of the population (compared to 8.8% regionally), Polish at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Maltese at 0.5% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Seymour is 44, older than 78% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Seymour's median age of 44 years is close to the Regional Vic. average of 43 and sits well above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Vic., Seymour has a higher proportion of residents aged 15 - 24 (14.6%) but fewer aged 45 - 54 (9.9%). A shift toward a younger demographic has occurred since the 2021 Census, with the median age dropping from 45 to 44 years. The 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 12.0% to 14.6%, and the 25 to 34 cohort grew from 12.0% to 13.1%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.3% to 9.9%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 14.5% to 12.6%. By 2041, Seymour is expected to experience major demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow significantly, increasing by 938 people (103%) from 906 to 1,845.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Seymour
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 171 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,569 at the 2021 Census → 6,917 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (204011059). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.