Seymour Surrounds
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Seymour Surrounds are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Seymour Surrounds' population is approximately 4,585 as of November 2025. This figure represents a decrease of 60 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,645. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 4,548 in June 2024 and an additional 50 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2.7 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 69.6% 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, AreaSearch employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Seymour Surrounds is projected to experience exceptional growth in non-metropolitan areas, expanding by 2,483 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, reflecting a total increase of 53.4% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Seymour Surrounds, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Seymour Surrounds has recorded approximately 17 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 87 homes. In FY26 so far, six approvals have been recorded. The population has fallen during this period, but housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $409,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This year, $159.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Seymour Surrounds has markedly lower building activity, at 56.0% below the regional average per person. The limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Recent development has comprised entirely detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population count of 359 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Seymour Surrounds is expected to grow by 2,446 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and price increases.

Seymour Surrounds has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Seymour Solar Farm, Haven Seymour, Journey Early Learning Seymour, and Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub. The following details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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The labour market in Seymour Surrounds shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Seymour Surrounds has a skilled workforce with 2.4% unemployment as of June 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.5%.

The area's unemployment rate is 1.4% below Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is 66.4%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Key industries are public administration & safety, construction, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. Public administration & safety has a particularly strong share at 4.4 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance is under-represented at 9.1% compared to Rest of Vic.'s 16.8%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data.

In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 0.5%, labour force by 1.6%, raising unemployment by 1.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment fell by 0.9%, labour force contracted by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, May 2025, project national growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Seymour Surrounds' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.5% over five years and 11.8% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that median income in Seymour Surrounds is $56,175 and average income is $63,682. This contrasts with Rest of Vic.'s median income of $48,741 and average income of $60,693. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $63,006 and average income is $71,426. Census 2021 data shows incomes in Seymour Surrounds cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. The predominant earnings cohort spans 39.8% of locals (1,824 people) with incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to regional levels where this cohort represents 30.3%. After housing costs, residents retain 88.6% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Seymour Surrounds, as per the latest Census, was 99.4% houses and 0.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Vic had 93.6% houses and 6.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seymour Surrounds was at 37.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.4% and rented ones at 22.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro Vic's average of $1,500. The median weekly rent in Seymour Surrounds was $265, compared to Non-Metro Vic's $280. Nationally, Seymour Surrounds' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Seymour Surrounds features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.5% of all households, including 35.9% couples with children, 35.1% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.5%, with lone person households at 18.3% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.3.

Educational attainment in Seymour Surrounds aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 19.5%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (30.0%). Educational participation is high at 28.5%, including 11.7% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Seymour Surrounds has four schools with a combined enrollment of 310 students, serving typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 998) with balanced educational opportunities. These four schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited at 6.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.0, leading many families to travel for schooling. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

The analysis of public transport in Seymour Surrounds indicates that there are currently 26 active transport stops operating. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. The area is served by 20 individual routes in total, which together facilitate 387 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of these transport services is rated as limited, with residents typically residing an average distance of 1004 meters from the nearest stop. On average, across all routes, there are approximately 55 trips per day, equating to roughly 14 weekly trips per individual stop.

Seymour Surrounds's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows Seymour Surrounds residents have a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~2,347 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.7%) and mental health issues (7.6%), with 70.7% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 63.0% in Rest of Vic.. The area has 16.6% of residents aged 65 and over (761 people), lower than the 25.2% in Rest of Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Seymour Surrounds is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Seymour Surrounds' cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.2% of its population being Australian citizens, 88.9% born in Australia, and 95.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Seymour Surrounds, comprising 47.1% of its population, compared to 47.9% across Rest of Vic. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.5%), English (29.5%), and Irish (9.8%).

Notably, Maltese was overrepresented at 0.9%, German at 3.9%, and Dutch at 1.4%.

Seymour Surrounds's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Seymour Surrounds has a median age of 38, which is lower than the Rest of Vic.'s figure of 43 but equivalent to the national norm of 38. The population aged 15-24 stands at 14.7%, higher than Rest of Vic., while those aged 75-84 make up 4.8%. Post-2021 Census, the 35-44 age group grew from 11.7% to 13.4%, and the 25-34 cohort increased from 12.0% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group decreased from 13.7% to 12.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Seymour Surrounds' age profile. Notably, the 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 97%, adding 586 people and reaching a total of 1,190 from its current figure of 603.