Seven Hills - Prospect
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Seven Hills - Prospect are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Seven Hills - Prospect's population was approximately 15,163 as of August 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents an increase of 297 people, a rise of 2.0% since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 14,866. The growth is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 15,158 as of June 2024 and an additional 154 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,997 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Seven Hills - Prospect's growth rate of 2.0% since the census places it within 1.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 63.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the area.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers and projected demographic shifts, Seven Hills - Prospect is expected to increase its population by just below the median of national statistical areas over the next 17 years. The area is projected to gain an additional 1,829 persons by 2041, recording a total increase of 11.9%.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Seven Hills - Prospect recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Seven Hills - Prospect has granted around 80 residential properties approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 402 homes were approved, with an additional 16 approved so far in FY-26. Despite a decrease in population during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to the population change, which is positive for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $394,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year, $7.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Seven Hills - Prospect shows comparable construction activity per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. The new development consists of 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 81.0% houses.

This change suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 208 people per dwelling approval, Seven Hills - Prospect shows characteristics of a low density area. Future projections show the area adding 1,801 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Seven Hills - Prospect has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 44 projects that could impact the area, with key ones including Children's Hospital at Westmead Stage 2 Redevelopment, Seven Hills Plaza Ambience Upgrade, Westmead Innovation Quarter, and George Apartments - The Hills Village (Stage 3). Below is a list detailing those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Seven Hills - Prospect exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Seven Hills - Prospect has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth in the area over the past year was estimated at 6.9%. As of June 2025, 8,996 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.4% and workforce participation similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing employment, which is 1.6 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence with 7.6% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. Employment opportunities locally might be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.9%, labour force grew by 6.5%, and unemployment rate fell by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a slight rise in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections vary significantly. Applying these projections to Seven Hills - Prospect's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

Seven Hills - Prospect's median income among taxpayers was $52,174 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $61,395 during the same period. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median and average incomes were $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $58,753 (median) and $69,137 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Seven Hills - Prospect cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 34.8% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the regional figure of 30.9%. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 62nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Seven Hills - Prospect is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Seven Hills-Prospect's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 81.3% houses and 18.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 76.8% houses and 23.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seven Hills-Prospect stood at 31.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.6% and rented dwellings at 30.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, aligning with Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Seven Hills-Prospect's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Seven Hills - Prospect features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.5% of all households, consisting of 41.3% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.5%, with lone person households at 19.6% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Educational attainment in Seven Hills - Prospect aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Seven Hills-Prospect show that 32.4% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.3% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (18.7%). Educational participation is high, with 29.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 8.9% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education.

The area has five schools with a combined enrollment of 1,963 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1011) with balanced educational opportunities, including three primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The transport analysis indicates 64 active stops operating within Seven Hills - Prospect. These comprise a mix of train and bus services, totaling 42 individual routes. The weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 6,315.

Residents' accessibility to transport is rated excellent, with an average distance of 173 meters to the nearest stop. The service frequency averages 902 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 98 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Seven Hills - Prospect is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population across older, at risk cohorts

Seven Hills-Prospect shows better-than-average health outcomes with lower prevalence of common conditions among older, at-risk groups.

Private health cover is relatively low, around 51% (~7,672 people). The most frequent medical issues are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.5% each of residents. 73.2% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 73.6%. Residents aged 65+ make up 16.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's 15.2%.

Seven Hills - Prospect is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Seven Hills-Prospect has a high level of cultural diversity, with 50.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 48.5% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Seven Hills-Prospect, making up 50.7% of people there. However, Hinduism is overrepresented, comprising 16.8% of the population compared to 14.7% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are Other at 24.0%, Australian at 15.4%, and English at 13.7%. Notably, Indian, Maltese, and Sri Lankan ethnic groups are overrepresented in Seven Hills-Prospect compared to the regional averages.

Seven Hills - Prospect's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Seven Hills - Prospect has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 65-74 age group is notably strong at 9.2%, higher than Greater Sydney's representation. Conversely, the 5-14 age cohort is less prevalent at 10.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.8% to 6.0% of the population. During this period, the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 11.6% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Seven Hills - Prospect's age structure. Notably, the 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 30%, adding 552 people and reaching a total of 2,424 from its current figure of 1,871. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age group is expected to decrease by 91 residents.