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 4,584 as of Aug 2025. This figure represents a decrease of 61 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,645. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 4,549 in June 2024 and an additional 49 validated new addresses after 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 employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections indicate exceptional growth, placing Seymour Surrounds in the top 10 percent of Australia's non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, the area is expected to expand by 2,483 persons based on latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 53.4% 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 each year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 87 dwellings approved over the past five financial years between FY21 and FY25. As of now, three approvals have been recorded in FY26. Despite population decline during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $724,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Additionally, $159.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Seymour Surrounds records significantly lower building activity, at 56.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes.

Recent development has consisted entirely of 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 2,447 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 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 those expected to have the greatest 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 a low unemployment rate of 2.4% as of June 2025. This is 1.4% below the Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

The area's employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.5%. There are 2,676 residents in work and workforce participation is high at 66.4%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Key industries for Seymour Surrounds include public administration & safety, construction, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. Public administration & safety is particularly strong, with an employment share 4.4 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented at 9.1% compared to Rest of Vic.'s 16.8%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 0.5%, labour force by 1.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Vic.'s employment fell by 0.9%, labour force contracted by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-wide in VIC as of Sep-25, employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National forecasts from May 2025 project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Seymour Surrounds' industry mix suggests local growth could be 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 ending June 2022 indicates that median income in Seymour Surrounds is $56,175 and average income stands at $63,682. This contrasts with Rest of Vic.'s median income of $48,741 and average income of $60,693 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% from financial year ending June 2022 to March 2025, estimated median income in Seymour Surrounds is approximately $61,854 and average income is $70,120 as of March 2025. Census data from 2021 shows that 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 per week, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represents 30.3%. After housing costs, residents retain 88.6% of their 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

Dwelling structure in Seymour Surrounds, as evaluated at the 2016 Census, comprised 99.4% houses and 0.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Vic.'s dwelling structures were 93.6% houses and 6.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seymour Surrounds was 37.9%, with the remainder being mortgaged (39.4%) or rented (22.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $265. Nationally, Seymour Surrounds's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 19.5%, significantly below the Victorian average of 33.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (30.0%).

Educational participation is notably high at 28.5%, including primary education (11.7%), secondary education (7.6%), and tertiary education (3.9%). Seymour Surrounds has four schools with a combined enrollment of 310 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 998) with balanced educational opportunities. The four schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas due to limited local school capacity (6.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.0). Many families therefore travel to nearby areas 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

Public transport analysis shows 26 active stops operating within Seymour Surrounds, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are serviced by 20 individual routes, collectively providing 387 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 1004 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 55 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per 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.

Approximately 51% (~2,347 people) have private health cover, slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.7%) and mental health issues (7.6%). Around 70.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.0% in Rest of Vic. Seymour Surrounds has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.6% (760 people), compared to the Victorian average of 25.2%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, exceeding general population 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 was found to have a cultural diversity below average, with 89.2% of its population being citizens, 88.9% born in Australia, and 95.3% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Seymour Surrounds is Christianity, accounting for 47.1% of the population, compared to 47.9% across Rest of Vic. The top three represented ancestry groups are Australian (32.5%), English (29.5%), and Irish (9.8%).

Notably, Maltese representation is higher at 0.9% in Seymour Surrounds than regionally (0.7%), as is German representation at 3.9% compared to 3.4%, and Dutch representation at 1.4% compared to 1.5%.

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 matches the national norm of 38. The population aged 15-24 stands at 14.7%, higher than Rest of Vic., while the 75-84 cohort is less prevalent at 4.8%. Post the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group grew from 11.7% to 13.4%, and the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 12.0% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.7% to 12.3%. By 2041, Seymour Surrounds' age profile is projected to change significantly. The 25 to 34 group is expected to grow by 97%, adding 586 people and reaching a total of 1,190 from the current figure of 603.