Seymour VIC

Postcode 3660 · Mitchell LGA

Seymour is a mid-sized suburb in Victoria within the Mitchell local government area (postcode 3660). With a population of 6,569, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $61K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are labourers, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Seymour is $445,000, having declined 4.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $250,000 (-25.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $380. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Seymour is served by 2 schools, including 2 combined. The average ICSEA score is 974, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 6 rail stations, 48 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Mitchell LGA is higher than average at 9,406 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Seymour offers a gross rental yield of 4.4%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($445K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -4.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.4% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$445K/$875K Below Median
Affordability7.3x Moderate
Price Momentum-4.8% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$48,388
Mean Income$55,476
Earners3,953
YoY Change+2.4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$445K
-4.8% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$250K
-25.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
6,569
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,165
Personal Income /wk$633
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Mitchell LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)9,406
Total Incidents5,591
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations6
Bus Stops48
Railway Pl/Anzac Ave
Seymour Railway Station/Station St
Seymour Station
Seymour Station, Railway Pl
Seymour Station/Dowling Ave
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA974
Total Students1,330
Government1
Catholic1
Seymour CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 933
St Mary's CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1015
HOSPITALS (1)
Seymour District Memorial Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024