Seven Hills (Qld)

Seven Hills lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the Seven Hills (Qld) statistical area (Lv2)'s population is estimated at around 3,136 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 404 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,732 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,131 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 129 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,997 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Seven Hills (Qld) statistical area's growth of 14.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.7%. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with the Seven Hills (Qld) (SA2) expected to expand by 809 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 23.1% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Seven Hills among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Seven Hills has seen approximately 35 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 176 homes. So far in FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, two new residents arrive per year for each new home approved between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $516,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $61.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting robust local business investment. Recent construction comprises 48% detached houses and 52% medium to high-density housing, marking a significant shift from the current 81% house dominance, likely due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 80 people per dwelling approval, Seven Hills' expanding market is expected to gain 726 residents by 2041, according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Population forecasts indicate Seven Hills will gain 726 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Twelve projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Minnippi Quarter - Ellen Street & Fursden Road, Brisbane Eastern Transport Corridor Upgrades, 608-618 Wynnum Road Mixed-Use Development in Morningside, and 653-655 Wynnum Road Mixed Use Development. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Seven Hills has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Seven Hills has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.7% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.0% over the past year.

This rate is 0.7% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 69.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Notably, professional & technical jobs are at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.3% compared to the regional average of 5.6%. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 1.0%, labour force grew by 1.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and a drop in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Seven Hills' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Seven Hills had a median taxpayer income of $67,063 and an average income of $91,991. These figures are high nationally compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Seven Hills would be approximately $73,709 (median) and $101,107 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census ranks household, family, and personal incomes in Seven Hills between the 88th and 95th percentiles nationally. In this suburb, 33.0% of individuals have incomes exceeding $4,000, unlike surrounding regions where 33.3% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Economic strength is evident with 48.3% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting high consumer spending. Housing accounts for 14.9% of income, and residents rank in the 95th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Seven Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile

The dwelling structure in Seven Hills, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 81.3% houses and 18.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). The level of home ownership within Seven Hills was 23.5%, with 48.9% of dwellings mortgaged and 27.6% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,700, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450. Nationally, Seven Hills's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, as of the latest available data, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Seven Hills features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a median household size of 2.9 people

Family households constitute 80.3% of all households, including 43.7% couples with children, 21.6% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.7%, with lone person households at 16.3% and group households comprising 3.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people.

Seven Hills demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Seven Hills has a notably high level of educational attainment. As of the latest data, 45.5% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, surpassing both Queensland's state average of 25.7% and Australia's national average of 30.4%. This indicates a significant educational advantage for the area, positioning it well for knowledge-based opportunities. In terms of specific qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most prevalent among residents aged 15 years and above, with 29.5%.

Postgraduate qualifications follow at 10.5%, and graduate diplomas account for another 5.5%. Vocational pathways also play a substantial role in educational attainment in Seven Hills. Among those aged 15 years and above, vocational qualifications make up 24.6% of all credentials held by residents. Advanced diplomas represent 10.3% of this total, while certificates account for the remaining 14.3%. Notably high levels of educational participation are observed in Seven Hills. As of the latest data, 35.0% of residents are currently enrolled in formal education programs. This includes 11.5% in primary education, 10.9% in secondary education, and 7.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Analysis of public transport in Seven Hills shows 16 active transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by six different routes that together facilitate 521 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 198 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 74 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Seven Hills's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Seven Hills, with younger age groups having particularly low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 64% of the total population (1,996 people) have private health cover, higher than the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.5% and 6.9% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 73.2%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Brisbane. Seven Hills has 13.9% (435 people) of its population aged 65 and over. While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they require more attention than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Seven Hills records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Seven Hills' population was found to align with the broader regional average in terms of cultural diversity, with 78.9% born in Australia, 88.7% being citizens, and 90.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated Seven Hills' religious landscape, comprising 49.8% of its population. Notably, the 'Other' religion category was overrepresented in Seven Hills at 1.2%, compared to None% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.4%), Australian (25.0%), and Irish (11.6%). Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences: French was overrepresented at 1.0% in Seven Hills (vs None% regionally), as were Russian at 0.5% and New Zealand at 1.0%.

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

Seven Hills's median age is nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years, closely following the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Seven Hills has a higher concentration of residents aged 45-54 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.3%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 85+ has grown from 3.5% to 4.1%. Meanwhile, the age group of 5 to 14 has declined from 16.2% to 15.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Seven Hills's age profile will significantly evolve. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 162%, adding 208 residents to reach a total of 337. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 56% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the age groups of 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 are projected to experience population declines.