Wandin - Seville
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Wandin-Seville's population, as of November 2025, stands at approximately 8,033 people. This figure reflects an increase of 131 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,902. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 7,999 residents in June 2024 and 40 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 71 persons per square kilometer. Wandin-Seville's 1.7% growth since the census compares favorably with its SA3 area (3.3%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 74.6% to overall population gains during recent periods.

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, they utilize 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Based on current demographic trends, Wandin-Seville is expected to grow by approximately 5.2% by 2041, adding around 449 persons to its population over this period.

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

Wandin-Seville has seen approximately 16 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY2021 to FY2025, around 82 homes were approved, with another 6 approved so far in FY2026. The average number of people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years is zero.

This suggests new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $327,000. In FY2026, $7.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's primarily residential nature. Comparatively, Wandin-Seville has roughly half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person when measured against Greater Melbourne.

Nationally, it ranks among the 19th percentile of areas assessed, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This activity is lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent building activity consists solely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 863 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Wandin-Seville will gain approximately 415 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Wandin - Seville has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely to affect this region. Notable projects include Mount Evelyn Water Treatment Plant, Yarra Ranges Council Drainage Infrastructure Program, Dandenong Ranges Environmental Protection Program, and Healesville Sanctuary Precinct Redevelopment (Stage 2). The following list details those most relevant:.

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The labour market strength in Wandin - Seville positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Wandin - Seville has a diverse workforce with equal representation of white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.1% as of June 2025.

This rate is lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.6%. Employment growth in the area over the past year was estimated at 1.0%. There are 4,707 residents currently employed, and workforce participation stands at 69.5%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key employment industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

The area is particularly specialized in construction, with an employment share of twice the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.0%, while labour force grew by 0.7%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.5% and an increase in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that Wandin - Seville's employment could grow by approximately 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that median income in Wandin - Seville is $50,971 and average income is $64,999. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne's median income of $54,892 and average income of $73,761. Based on a 12.16% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $57,169 (median) and $72,903 (average). Census 2021 data shows that income in Wandin - Seville clusters around the 64th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 39.5% of residents (3,173 individuals), similar to metropolitan regions where this cohort represents 32.8%. Housing accounts for 13.7% of income. Residents rank in the 74th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

In Wandin - Seville, as per the latest Census, 99.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 0.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Melbourne metro's 93.8% houses and 6.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wandin - Seville was 35.1%, similar to Melbourne metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.8% and rented ones at 10.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, aligning with the Melbourne metro average, while the median weekly rent was $360 compared to Melbourne metro's $380. Nationally, Wandin - Seville's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 82.7% of all households, including 42.5% couples with children, 30.0% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.3%, with lone person households at 15.6% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 17.4%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 32.0%. Educational participation is high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.7% in primary, 8.2% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

The area's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 601 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1001) with balanced educational opportunities. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. School capacity is limited locally (7.5 places per 100 residents vs 15.5 regionally), so many families travel for schooling. Note that where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

The transport analysis indicates that there are currently 26 active transport stops operating within the Wandin - Seville area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes. There are two individual routes in total, providing a combined weekly passenger trip count of 259.

The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 374 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency stands at around 37 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wandin - Seville's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Wandin - Seville residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups.

Private health cover is at approximately 52%, slightly higher than the average SA2 area (~4,169 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (9.1%) and mental health issues (8.3%), while 67.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 66.9% in Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.7% of the population (1,503 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, generally aligning with the overall population's health profile.

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

Wandin-Seville, surveyed in August 2016, had low cultural diversity with 88.0% Australian-born residents, 93.0% citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated religion with 41.3%. Buddhism was slightly overrepresented at 0.8%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.1%.

Top ancestral groups were English (32.1%), Australian (30.4%), Scottish (7.8%). Dutch (4.3%) and Italian (4.8%) were notably more prevalent than regional averages of 3.2% and 3.4%, respectively, while Polish remained similar at 0.7%.

Wandin - Seville's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Wandin - Seville is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented at 13.7% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 12.1%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.0% to 6.5%, and the 65-74 cohort has increased from 9.2% to 10.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 14.6% to 13.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Wandin - Seville. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 48%, reaching 771 people from 519. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 85% of the anticipated population growth, while the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.