SuburbCheck

Seymour

VIC 3660 · Mitchell

6,569 (2021)6,935 est. (2025) · High Growth

55
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,569
Population
$444K
Median house (2024)
53
Safety score
82
Transport score

Seymour is a high growth suburb in Mitchell, VIC 3660, about 90km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $444K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 82/100, and is about 93km inland. Seymour has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 53/100.

90.4 km
To Melbourne CBD
93.4 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.4 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,569
Population
45
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,165
vs NSW median-37.0%
Bachelor degree or higher20.2%
Born in Australia79.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,405 / 3 / 239

Top countries of birth: England (1.77%), China (1.75%), Philippines (1.04%), New Zealand (0.87%), India (0.69%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.77%), Tagalog (0.62%), Italian (0.53%), Punjabi (0.38%), Greek (0.26%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$444K-5.9%
Median house (2024)
$341K-25.1%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

53
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

24
Break & enter dwelling365/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
31
Motor vehicle theft472/100k
59
Domestic assault898/100k
4
Robbery61/100k
63
Non-domestic assault959/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 773 (all categories, latest year)11,767 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

23

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

5
Within 10km5 in suburb
4
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 972 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Mary's CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1006
  • Seymour CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 938
  • Seymour College-Special CampusCombined · Government
  • Wodonga Senior Secondary College-Seymour Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Government
  • Seymour College-Seymour College Agricultural BlockCombined · Government

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

82
1Train
52Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency10/hr
Nearest train stationSeymour Railway (2.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.5°C
Summer max
13.6°C
Winter max
470mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

44 in suburbSupermarkets
55 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1818 in suburbParks
33 in suburbPlaygrounds
44 in suburbPools
66 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
1414 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalKilmore & District Hospital (36.5 km)
Nearest vet32.0 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (78.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

17

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

6
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
14
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

30

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

18
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
9
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

28

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
8
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

56

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

3
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
4
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.76

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

36

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

2
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.76

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.36%
Projected population 204121,341
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Seymour

Is Seymour safe?

Seymour has a residential safety score of 53/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 11,767 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Seymour?

In Seymour, the .

How far is Seymour from Melbourne CBD?

Seymour is about 90.4 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Seymour?

Seymour has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 972 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Seymour?

Seymour has a transport score of 82/100, including 1 train station and 52 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.