Seville

An assessment of population growth drivers in Seville reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, Seville's estimated population is around 2,631. This reflects an increase of 72 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,559. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,619 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validation of 27 new addresses since the Census date. This level equates to a density ratio of 123 persons per square kilometer. Seville's 2.8% growth since census positions it close to the SA3 area's 3.3%. Natural growth contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses 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 VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends suggest a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas, with Seville expected to increase by 110 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 2.5% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Seville, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Seville has experienced around 11 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25, approximately 58 homes were approved, with another 4 approved in FY26 so far. Despite recent population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction value of new dwellings is $618,000, which is moderately above regional levels, indicating an emphasis on quality construction. This year, there have been $7.5 million in commercial approvals, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Seville has somewhat elevated construction activity, recording 14.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years.

However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. All recent development has comprised detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and focusing on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population-to-dwelling-approval ratio is 398 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Seville is forecasted to gain 67 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Seville has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

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AreaSearch assessment positions Seville ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Seville has a diverse workforce with balanced white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent.

In the year ending June 2025, unemployment was at 3.1%, with an estimated employment growth of 0.5%. As of June 2025, 1,491 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.6%. Workforce participation in Seville was higher at 71.3%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.

Construction is particularly strong, with an employment share 2.1 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services have a limited presence at 5.7%, compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 0.5% while labour force grew by 0.2%, resulting in a unemployment reduction of 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.5%, labour force growth of 4.0%, and an increase in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand trends for Seville. Over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Seville's employment mix indicates local employment could increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Seville had a median income among taxpayers of $53,969 with the average level standing at $68,822. This is above the national average and compares to levels of $54,892 and $73,761 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $60,532 (median) and $77,191 (average). Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Seville cluster around the 70th percentile nationally. Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 44.4% of residents (1,168 people), mirroring regional levels where 32.8% occupy this bracket. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 77th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Seville is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Seville, as per the latest Census evaluation, all dwellings were houses (100.0%) with none being semi-detached, apartments, or other types (0.0%). This contrasts with Melbourne metro's 93.8% houses and 6.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seville stood at 32.6%, lower than Melbourne metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (58.3%) or rented (9.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, aligning with the Melbourne metro average. The median weekly rent figure was $369, compared to Melbourne metro's $1,950 and $380 for rents. Nationally, Seville's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Seville features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 83.1% of all households, including 44.1% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 16.9%, consisting of lone person households at 15.3% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.7.

Educational attainment in Seville aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 15.6%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 33.6%. Educational participation is high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.1% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education. Seville Primary School serves the local area, with an enrollment of 144 students as of 2021. The school's ICSEA score is 989, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. Local school capacity is limited, with only 5.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.5, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

The analysis shows eight active public transport stops in Seville, with a mix of bus services. These stops are served by two routes, offering 259 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically located 414 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 37 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Seville's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Seville residents have a relatively positive health profile with low prevalence of common conditions among the general population, but higher among older, at-risk cohorts compared to national averages.

Approximately 54% (~1,421 people) have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (10.2%) and mental health issues (8.6%), while 67.6% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 66.9%. Seville has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 17.0% (447 people) compared to Greater Melbourne's 19.4%. However, seniors require more health attention due to the challenges they face.

Seville is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Seville's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.2% of its population born in Australia and 92.5% being citizens. English was spoken at home by 96.2% of the population. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 39.1%.

Judaism was notably underrepresented at 0.0%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Melbourne. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.8%), Australian (31.2%), and Irish (8.4%). Dutch ethnicity was overrepresented in Seville at 4.5% compared to the regional average of 3.2%. Macedonian ethnicity was also overrepresented at 0.2%, while German ethnicity was slightly overrepresented at 3.9%.

Seville's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Seville's median age is 37, matching Greater Melbourne's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 55-64 age group constitutes 13.7% of Seville's population, exceeding Greater Melbourne's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort comprises 12.4%, lower than Greater Melbourne's figure. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 4.3% to 5.6%, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 8.4% to 9.7%. However, the 45 to 54 age group decreased from 13.6% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Seville's age structure. The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 49%, reaching 219 individuals from the current 147. This growth contributes significantly to the overall increase of those aged 65 and above, who are expected to comprise 93% of Seville's population growth. In contrast, the 35 to 44 and 25 to 34 age groups are projected to experience population declines.