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Seymour is perfectly positioned, only an hour and half north from Melbourne. Seymour’s location and accessibility to both Melbourne and Central Victoria, provide enviable opportunities and advantages for business and investment. Seymour location on the Hume Freeway, provides access to Victoria’s major arterial road network and creates fantastic connectivity for Seymour with all of Victoria, and into New South Wales. Seymour’s connectivity is further advantageous, as the town is located on the North East Rail Line, which is serviced daily by V/Line.

The main industry sectors within Seymour and the surrounding regional areas are, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, agriculture, retail and tourism. This region contributes over $910 million in total economic output and provides employment for over 3,250 jobs.

Seymour is part of Mitchell Shire Council, which is Victoria’s fastest growing municipality. Seymour’s current population is 7,214, whilst, Mitchell Shire’s population is currently 52,225 but is forecasted to grow to 184,078 by 2041. This booming population means increased customer bases across all sectors, and increased access to a rapidly growing labour force locally.

Mitchell Shire Council are strategically planning for over 700ha of future employment land, with land options within Seymour and surrounds. The current land values means that doing business in Seymour is comparatively economical than our regional hubs within Victoria. Now is the time to find out more about Seymour.

To discuss business and investment opportunities further please contact ecodev@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au