Seymour

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

Seymour's population is around 6,951 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 382 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,569 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,852 from the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 170 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 87 persons per square kilometer. Seymour's growth rate of 5.8% since census positions it within 1.1 percentage points of the SA4 region (6.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 79.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 utilises 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 are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends predict exceptional growth, placing Seymour in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan areas nationally, with an expected increase of 3,998 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 56.1% 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. This totals 264 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. As of now in FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 has accommodated about 1.3 new residents per year.

This suggests a balanced supply and demand dynamic, contributing to stable market conditions. The average construction cost for these dwellings was around $297,000. In terms of commercial development, Seymour has registered approximately $26.7 million in approvals this financial year, indicating moderate levels of activity.

Comparatively, Seymour maintains similar construction rates per capita when measured against the rest of Victoria, aligning with regional patterns and supporting market stability. The new building activity in Seymour is predominantly standalone homes at 80.0%, with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 20.0%. This preserves the area's traditional low-density character, appealing to those seeking space, particularly families. Seymour has approximately 199 people per dwelling approval, reflecting a low-density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Seymour is projected to grow by 3,898 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving price growth.

Seymour has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to impact this area. Major projects include Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub, Seymour Solar Farm, Journey Early Learning Seymour, and Haven Seymour. The following details projects 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 has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented in the city, which has an unemployment rate of 11.6%. As of September 2025, there are 2,821 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 7.8% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

This indicates room for improvement. Workforce participation in Seymour lags behind other areas at 55.0%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. According to Census responses, only 9.8% of residents work from home. The key industries employing Seymour residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

However, the area shows particular strength in public administration & safety, with employment share being 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 3.9% compared to the regional average of 7.5%. Many Seymour residents commute elsewhere for work, as indicated by the count of Census working population relative to local population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.3%, employment declined by 4.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 3.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment fell by 0.7% and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Seymour's employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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 2023 shows Seymour SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $47,544 and an average level of $56,120. Both figures are lower than national averages. In comparison, Rest of Vic. has median and average incomes of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes for Seymour SA2 are approximately $51,466 (median) and $60,750 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Seymour fall between the 10th and 16th percentiles nationally. In Seymour, 27.7% of the population earns within the $800 - $1,499 range, while the leading bracket regionally is $1,500 - $2,999 at 30.3%. After housing costs, 85.6% of income remains in Seymour, ranking at the 13th 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 with the remaining 9.6% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is similar to Non-Metro Vic., where 90.1% were houses and 9.9% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Seymour was at 38.3%, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s level. The majority of dwellings not owned outright were mortgaged (28.2%) or rented (33.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, below Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,430 and significantly lower than the national average of $1,863 recorded on 27th August 2021. The median weekly rent figure in Seymour was $250, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $285 and substantially below the national figure of $375 as reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on 29th March 2022.

Seymour features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 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 constitute 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, smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

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, with 9.6% of residents holding one. Postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas follow at 2.3% and 1.9% respectively. Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15 and above, with 38.8% holding them.

Advanced diplomas account for 10.1%, while certificates make up 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, offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 22 routes, providing a total of 926 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated good, with residents typically living 277 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode at 90%, while walking accounts for 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 9.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 132 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 16 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, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across various health conditions, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 48% of Seymour's total population (~3,301 people), compared to 50.5% in the rest of Victoria and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 11.2% and 10.9% of residents respectively. However, 57.6% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in the rest of Victoria. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. Seymour has 23.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,636 people), with senior health outcomes broadly in line with national rankings.

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 citizens, 87.6% born in Australia, and 92.8% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Seymour is Christianity, comprising 48.9% of the population, compared to 47.3% across Rest of Vic.. The top three ancestry groups in Seymour are Australian (30.7%), English (29.9%), and Irish (9.4%).

Notably, Scottish representation is higher at 8.5% in Seymour than regionally at 8.8%, while Polish representation is also higher at 0.8% compared to the regional average of 0.5%. Maltese representation remains consistent with the regional average at 0.5%.

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 proportion of residents aged 15-24 (14.2%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (10.1%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, Seymour's median age decreased from 45 to 44 years, indicating a rejuvenation of its population. The proportion of residents aged 15-24 increased from 12.0% to 14.2%, while those aged 25-34 rose from 12.0% to 13.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 decreased from 12.3% to 10.1%, and those aged 55-64 dropped from 14.5% to 12.5%. By 2041, Seymour's population is projected to see significant changes in its age composition, with the 25-34 age cohort expected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 989 people (104%) from 955 to 1,945.