Seymour Surrounds

Population growth drivers in Seymour Surrounds are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Seymour Surrounds' population is approximately 4,673 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 28 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,645. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 4,548 in June 2024 and an additional 59 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2.8 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 69.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting them using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth, placing Seymour Surrounds in the top 10 percent of Australia's regional areas. The area is expected to increase by 2,483 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 50.5% over the 17 years.

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 annually on average 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, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. Developers focus on the premium segment, with new dwellings averaging $409,000 in construction cost value.

Additionally, $159.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Seymour Surrounds records significantly lower building activity, which is 56.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. All new construction has consisted solely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 359 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Seymour Surrounds is projected to add 2,358 residents by 2041. If current development rates persist, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones are Seymour Solar Farm, Haven Seymour, Journey Early Learning Seymour, and Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub. The following details projects likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Seymour Surrounds ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Seymour Surrounds has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.7%. In this month, 2,614 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.0% below Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation stands at 70.9%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 61.4%. According to Census responses, 20.2% of residents work from home. Key industries of employment among residents are public administration & safety, construction, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. Seymour Surrounds has a particular employment specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 4.4 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 9.1% of Seymour Surrounds's workforce compared to 16.8% in Rest of Vic.. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.8%, employment decreased by 3.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.3 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Vic. recorded an employment decline of 0.7% with a labour force decline of 0.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Seymour Surrounds's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 2023 shows that income in Seymour Surrounds SA2 is slightly above average nationally. The median income is $60,088 and the average income stands at $69,268. In contrast, Rest of Vic.'s median income is $50,954 with an average income of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Seymour Surrounds would be approximately $65,045 (median) and $74,983 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Seymour Surrounds cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 39.8% of locals (1,859 people), falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 30.3%. After housing costs, residents retain 88.6% of their income, indicating 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Seymour Surrounds, as per the latest Census, 99.4% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 0.6% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is compared to Non-Metro Vic., where 90.1% of dwellings are houses and 9.9% are other types. Home ownership in Seymour Surrounds stood 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 $1,430. Median weekly rent in Seymour Surrounds was $265, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s $285 and the national average of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863.

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

Family households account for 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 make up 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, which is larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

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, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (30.0%). Educational participation is high at 28.5%, with 11.7% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis indicates 26 active transport stops operating within Seymour Surrounds, consisting of a mix of train services. These stops are served by 9 individual routes, collectively offering 256 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 1004 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 84%, with 12% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 2.2 per dwelling, surpassing the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, some 20.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 36 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Seymour Surrounds is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Seymour Surrounds shows above-average health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions.

The area has a private health cover rate of approximately 54% (2,518 people), which is higher than the average SA2 area's 50.5%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis at 8.7% and mental health issues at 7.6%. About 70.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Rest of Vic.. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 16.5% (769 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than Rest of Vic.'s 23.9%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 has a lower than average cultural diversity, with 89.2% of its population being Australian citizens, 88.9% born in Australia, and 95.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Seymour Surrounds, comprising 47.1% of its population, compared to 47.3% across Rest of Vic. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (32.5%), English (29.5%), and Irish (9.8%).

Notably, Maltese (0.9%) is overrepresented in Seymour Surrounds compared to the regional average of 0.5%, as are German (3.9% vs 3.5%) and Dutch (1.4% vs 1.7%).

Seymour Surrounds's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age of Seymour Surrounds is 38, which is lower than the Rest of Vic.'s figure of 43 but equivalent to Australia's national norm of 38. The 15-24 age group makes up 14.6% of Seymour Surrounds' population, higher than Rest of Vic., while the 75-84 cohort is less prevalent at 4.3%. According to the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group has increased from 11.7% to 13.8%, and the 25-34 cohort has risen from 12.0% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 13.7% to 11.7%, and the 55-64 group has dropped from 14.1% to 12.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Seymour Surrounds' age profile will change significantly. Leading this shift, the 25-34 group is projected to grow by 82%, adding 537 people and reaching a total of 1,190 from its current figure of 652.