Seddon (Vic.)

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Drawing on ABS demographic adjustments for the region alongside fresh street listings verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Seddon (Vic.) has an estimated residency of roughly 5,447 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 304 individuals (5.9%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,143 residents. This adjustment is calculated using a local count of 5,427, computed by Districts following analysis of the June 2025 ABS ERP release and 31 newly verified addresses post-Census. With these numbers, the residential density stands at 5,920 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest 10% of nationwide zones evaluated by Districts, highlighting the high demand for local land. The growth in residents was primarily fueled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 73.0% of the total demographic expansion during the latest timeframes.

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The local workforce is highly qualified, with strong representation in the tech sector, a jobless rate of just 3.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.1% over the previous year, according to Districts regional consolidations. As of March 2026, 3,693 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.6% below the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, and labor participation is exceptionally strong at 83.3% compared to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census figures show that 53.9% of employed residents worked from their homes, though this should be interpreted alongside pandemic lock-down guidelines.

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The suburb of Seddon's income level is above the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023. The suburb of Seddon's median income among taxpayers is $58,426 and the average income stands at $70,747, which compares to figures for Greater Melbourne's of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $64,047 (median) and $77,553 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Seddon, between the 90th and 94th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows 27.6% of the population (1,503 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the region where occupy this bracket. The substantial proportion of high earners ( above /week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Seddon. High housing costs consume of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the th decile.

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Residential structures in the locality at the time of the latest Census consisted of 67.4% detached houses and 32.6% multi-unit options, such as terraces, townhouses, and apartments, compared to the Melbourne metropolitan profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. The home ownership rate stood at 23.2%, which was lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (36.7%) or occupied by tenants (40.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,551 was notably higher than the metropolitan median of $2,000, while the median weekly rental cost was $460, compared to $390 across Greater Melbourne. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also above the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 67.2% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 29.6%, couples without children at 27.3%, and single-parent households at 7.5%. The remaining 32.8% are non-family households, with single-person homes representing 25.4% and shared group households making up 7.2% of the total. The median number of occupants per household is 2.4, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne median of 2.6.

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The level of education in the area is significantly higher than broader geographical comparisons, with 53.3% of individuals aged 15 and older possessing a tertiary degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of degrees positions the population well for employment in knowledge industries. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.1% and graduate diplomas at 6.4%. Technical and vocational training accounts for 20.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and older, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 11.6%.

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Public transport infrastructure includes 20 active stops in the locality, consisting of bus services. These stops support 9 distinct routes, which combine to offer 3,473 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 126 meters from their closest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers travel out of the suburb for work, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 63%, followed by trains at 21% and walking at 6%. The average number of vehicles per household is 0.8, which is lower than the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 53.9%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related travel restrictions.

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The neighborhood displays favorable health indicators based on Districts analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, with both younger and older cohorts showing low rates of common health conditions, and private medical insurance ownership is relatively high, covering approximately 55% of residents, representing about 2,983 people.

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Cultural diversity in the locality is higher than in most other property markets, with 27.5% of residents born outside Australia and 22.2% speaking a language other than English in their homes. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 29.3% of the local population. The most pronounced religious divergence is in Buddhism, which accounts for 4.8% of the local population compared to 4.2% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age of 36 years is close to the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and slightly below the national median of 38. Compared to the Melbourne metropolitan area, there is a higher proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 age bracket (20.1%) and a smaller representation of youth aged 15 - 24 (10.3%). This concentration of 35 - 44 year-olds is higher than the national share of 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 8.0% to 10.3%, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 5.2% to 6.4%, while children aged 5 to decreased from to . Demographic projections indicate the local age profile will shift by with the to group expected to grow by , adding people to total while the to group is projected to decrease by individuals.

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Seddon currently has an estimated 337 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 208 children aged 0-2 and 138 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 5% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 362 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 461. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.