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 and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the population of Seville is estimated at around 2,631 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 72 people (2.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,559 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,620 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 27 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 123 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Seville has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 75.0% 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 by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Examining future population trends, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the suburb expected to increase by 111 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 3.8% in total 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Seville has experienced around 11 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, approximately 58 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved so far in FY26. Despite population decline in recent years, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $618,000, suggesting developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. There have been $1.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Seville records elevated construction activity, 15.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years, balancing buyer choice while supporting current property values.

Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and appealing to those seeking family homes with space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 431 people, reflecting Seville's quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Seville is forecasted to gain 100 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Seville has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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

Seville has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent with an unemployment rate of 3.5%. In the past year, employment grew by 1.2%.

As of December 2025, 1,480 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne at 71.3%. Around 20.9% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.

Construction has a particularly strong presence with an employment share 2.1 times the regional level. Professional & technical services have limited representation with only 5.7% employment compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 1.2%, while labour force grew by 0.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 2.4% with a rise in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment could expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Seville's employment mix indicates potential local growth of 6.1% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 indicates that Seville had a median income among taxpayers of $53,969 and an average income of $68,822. These figures are slightly above the national averages of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively for Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $58,421 and $74,500 respectively. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Seville cluster around the 70th percentile nationally. Income distribution reveals that 44.4% of residents (1,168 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, mirroring regional levels where 32.8% occupy this bracket. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income, and strong earnings place residents within the 77th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

In Seville, as per the latest Census, all dwellings were houses with none being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seville stood at 32.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 58.3% and rented ones at 9.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than Melbourne metro's $2,000. The median weekly rent was $369, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Seville's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $369 against 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 percent of all households, including 44.1 percent couples with children, 27.8 percent couples without children, and 10.0 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 16.9 percent, with lone person households at 15.3 percent and group households comprising 1.7 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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 them, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (33.6%). Educational participation is high at 29.9%, comprising primary education (11.1%), secondary education (8.6%), and tertiary education (3.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Seville's public transport analysis shows eight active stops in operation, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by two routes combined, facilitating 157 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated moderate, with residents typically residing 414 meters from the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential area, outward commuting is prevalent, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 94%. On average, there are 2.2 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 20.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 22 trips daily across all routes, equating to roughly 19 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

Health data shows Seville residents have positive health outcomes overall, aligning with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are low among the general population but higher in older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover is high, at approximately 54% of the total population (~1,421 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 10.2 and 8.6% of residents respectively. 67.6% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Working-age population health outcomes are typical. The area has 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (476 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Senior health outcomes present challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Seville, as per data, showed lower cultural diversity with 89.2% born in Australia, 92.5% being citizens, and 96.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion at 39.1%. Judaism, however, was underrepresented at 0.0%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%.

In ancestry, English (31.8%) and Australian (31.2%) groups were substantially higher than regional averages of 20.1% and 18.4% respectively. Irish ancestry stood at 8.4%. Notable divergences included Dutch at 4.5% (vs regional 1.2%), Macedonian at 0.2% (vs 0.7%), and German at 3.9% (vs 2.2%).

Seville's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Seville has a median age of 37 years, matching Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 years and remaining comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 13.7% of Seville's population, higher than Greater Melbourne's figure, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 12.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has risen from 4.3% to 6.3%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has increased from 8.4% to 10.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 13.6% to 11.8%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 14.7% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Seville's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 36%, reaching 226 people from the current 165. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 85% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 and 25 to 34 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.