VIC · Mitchell Council
Seymour (Vic.), VIC, 3660
Current weather
11.9°CRain showers
93% humidity · 26.3 km/h wind · 15.1° / 9.3° today · 18.1 mm rain
Desirability index
37.5/100
How this score is calculated#327 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Seymour (Vic.) is a smaller suburban community in the Mitchell area, home to around 6,569 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1,540 offences in 2026, roughly 234.4 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 35 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 6,569
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,165
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 237 of 2,907
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 48.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 274 / 239 / 3
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 1,540
- Against the person
- 233
- Against property
- 630
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 234.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 28 residents
- State safety percentile
- 93.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +0.4%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage117
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store94
- B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods118
- C32 Drug Possession122
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order259
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 974
- Seymour CollegeCombined
- St Mary's CollegeCombined
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
54 public transport stops in this suburb
- Anzac Ave/Hume and Hovell Rd
- Anzac Village Shopping Centre/Anzac Ave
- Seymour Railway Station
- Seymour Station
- Smith St/Kitchener Cres
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
35 active roadworks / incidents
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 19/12/2024 and 11/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, NORTHWOOD ROAD18 Dec 2024 – 10 Nov 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 08/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TALLAROOK STREET, ELIZA STREET17 May 2026 – 07 Sep 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 08/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TALLAROOK STREET, ELIZA STREET17 May 2026 – 07 Sep 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 08/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GUILD STREET, ANZAC AVENUE17 May 2026 – 07 Sep 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 08/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ANZAC AVENUE, RAILWAY PLACE17 May 2026 – 07 Sep 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 08/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ANZAC AVENUE, STATION STREET17 May 2026 – 07 Sep 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 08/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WALLIS STREET, WALLIS STREET EX17 May 2026 – 07 Sep 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 08/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TALLAROOK STREET, WALLIS STREET17 May 2026 – 07 Sep 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 08/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.STATION STREET, ANZAC AVENUE17 May 2026 – 07 Sep 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 08/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TALLAROOK STREET, ANZAC AVENUE17 May 2026 – 07 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
104 planning-related records
2021· 42 proposals
September 2021
- Use of the land to sell and consume liquor64-68 EMILY STREET SEYMOUR 3660Lapsed
- Development of the land for an extension to an existing building25 EMILY STREET SEYMOUR 3660NOD issued by a delegate
August 2021
- Installation and display of an electronic and internally illuminated business identification sign5 ELIZABETH STREET SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, alterations and extension to existing dwelling5 DOWLING AVENUE SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling40 MANSE HILL ROAD SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of land for multiple outbuildings35 GOULBURN STREET SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Sale and consumption of liquor associated with a food and drink premises4/115 ANZAC AVENUE SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for a store8 MANSE HILL ROAD SEYMOUR 3660Withdrawn
- Development of the land for an outbuilding9 RED BOX COURT SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Multi lot subdivision2-4 POLLARD STREET SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for domestic animal husbandry9 KOBYBOYN ROAD SEYMOUR 3660NOD issued by a delegate
- Development of the land for a silo and display of business identification signs110-112 WIMBLE STREET SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Installation and display of a Floodlit Business Identification Sign122 ANZAC AVENUE SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Creation of easementTARCOMBE ROAD SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Native Vegetation Removal270 SEYMOUR AVENEL ROAD SEYMOUR 3660In progress
June 2021
- Use of the land for a food and drink premises118 TARCOMBE ROAD SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Installation and display of a double sided internally illuminated business identification sign51 EMILY STREET SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for two dwellings26 MORISON CRESCENT SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a dwelling extension98 HIGH STREET SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Multi lot subdivision1/147 ANZAC AVENUE SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Multi-lot subdivision38 Oak StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a dwelling14B MENTOR STREET SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a dwelling extension9 TRISTAN STREET SEYMOUR 3660Lapsed
- Installation and display of a double sided promotion sign8C EMILY STREET SEYMOUR 3660Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
April 2021
- Development of the land for a dwelling and outbuilding3 Grey Box CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling145 DELATITE ROAD SEYMOUR 3660Lapsed
- Partial demolition and buildings and works for an extension to an existing dwelling.50 Goulburn StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Development of a single dwelling54 Wallis StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for an extension of an outbuilding.254 HIGHLANDS ROAD SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for two dwellings13 CLAREY AVENUE SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works for an extension to a warehouse1 Industrial CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for two dwellings11 MITCHELL COURT SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Detached dwelling extension and outbuilding200 JORDAN STREET SEYMOUR 3660Withdrawn
- Development of the land for two dwellings6 MORISON CRESCENT SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Development of the land for a dwelling149-151 HIGH STREET SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works for an outbuilding55 Jordan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and Development of a Dwelling and Outbuilding195 DELATITE ROAD SEYMOUR 3660Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling and associated outbuilding800 Telegraph RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Display of business identification signage72 Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of an existing outbuilding and construction of new outbuilding39 The EsplanadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 62 proposals
62 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 157 Tarcombe RdBus stop
- Avenel Rd/Tarcombe RdBus stop
- Delatite Rd/Tarcombe RdBus stop
- Foley Ave/Redbank RdBus stop
- High St/Redbank RdBus stop
- Highlands Rd/Delatite RdBus stop
- Kennedy Ct/Tarcombe RdBus stop
- Mallett Cres/Redbank RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
16 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Australian Lighthorse Memorial ParkNature reserve
- Bill Heywood ParkPark
- Chittick ParkPark
- Chittick Park PlaygroundPark
- Generation ParkPark
- Goulburn ParkPark
- Graham ReservePark
- Haywood Hill ReservePark
- Howard ReservePark
- Kings ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- On site
- Guardianpharmacy
- Seymour HospitalBrettoneaux Streethospital
- Seymour HospitalBretonneux Streethospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
4 state heritage places
- OLD GOULBURN RIVER BRIDGENH0092
- SEYMOUR RAILWAY STATIONNH1591
- SEYMOUR RAILWAY STATIONNH1591
- SEYMOUR RAILWAY STATIONNH1591
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 21
- Parks (OSM)
- 18
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 37.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #327 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- OLD GOULBURN RIVER BRIDGEheritageNH0092
- SEYMOUR RAILWAY STATIONheritageNH1591
- SEYMOUR RAILWAY STATIONheritageNH1591
- SEYMOUR RAILWAY STATIONheritageNH1591
- Guardianhealthpharmacy
- Seymour HospitalhealthBrettoneaux Streethospital
- Seymour HospitalhealthBretonneux Streethospital
- Australian Lighthorse Memorial Parkgovernmentnature_reserve
- Australian Lighthorse Memorial Parkgovernmentpark
- Bill Heywood Parkgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
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