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

As of Aug 2025, Wandin - Seville's population is approximately 8,033, having increased by 131 people (1.7%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,902. This growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 7,999 in June 2024 and an additional 40 validated new addresses since then. The population density is around 71 persons per square kilometer. Wandin - Seville's 1.7% growth since the census compares favorably with its SA3 area at 3.3%. Natural growth contributed approximately 74.6% 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, they use VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Wandin - Seville is projected to increase by 449 persons, recording a gain of 5.2% over the 17 years.

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. Development approval data from the ABS is on a financial year basis: 82 homes over five years, FY-21 to FY-25, with none yet in FY-26. On average, 0 people have moved to the area per dwelling built during these years. This suggests supply meets or exceeds demand, offering more buyer choices and potential population growth.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $618,000, slightly above the regional average. Commercial approvals totalled $7.5 million in FY-26, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Wandin-Seville has half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks at the 19th percentile nationally. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, favouring existing dwellings.

Recent building activity comprises entirely detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. The estimated population count is 863 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population forecasts indicate a gain of 415 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

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

AreaSearch has identified two projects that could significantly impact the area due to changes in local infrastructure. These include the Mount Evelyn Water Treatment Plant project, which is expected to improve water quality for residents. Also notable is the Yarra Ranges Council Drainage Infrastructure Program, aimed at enhancing drainage systems and reducing flood risks. The Dandenong Ranges Environmental Protection Program is another key initiative, focusing on preserving and enhancing the environmental quality of the region. Lastly, the South East Melbourne Recycled Water Supply Infrastructure Upgrades project aims to improve water efficiency through recycled water usage.

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

Wandin Seville has an evenly distributed workforce across white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent with a 2.0 times higher representation than the regional average.

Unemployment rate was 2.1% in June 2024 and increased to 2.6% by June 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.0%. The area has a workforce participation rate of 69.5%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Leading industries include construction, healthcare & social assistance, and retail trade.

Construction employment share is particularly high at double the regional level, while professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison of working population vs resident population. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 1.0%, labour force by 0.7%, and unemployment decreased by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne recorded higher employment growth at 3.5% but saw a rise in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. State-wide in Victoria as of Sep-25, employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Nationally, employment is forecast to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wandin Seville's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.0%% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.

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 ended June 2022 shows median income in Wandin - Seville was $50,971 and average income was $64,999. For Greater Melbourne, median income was $54,892 and average income was $73,761. Based on a 10.11% increase from the Wage Price Index since financial year ended June 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $56,124 (median) and $71,570 (average) as of March 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Wandin - Seville are around the 64th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 39.5% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 (3,173 individuals), similar to metropolitan regions where this group represents 32.8%. Housing expenses account for 13.7% of income. Residents' strong earnings place them 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 while 0.2% comprised other types such as semi-detached units and apartments. This is in contrast to Melbourne metro's figures which showed 93.8% houses and 6.3% other dwellings. Home ownership stood at 35.1%, similar to the Melbourne metro figure, with mortgaged properties at 54.8% and rented ones at 10.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, mirroring Melbourne's average, while median weekly rent was $360 compared to Melbourne's $380. Nationally, Wandin-Seville had higher mortgage repayments ($1,950 vs $1,863) but lower rents ($360 vs $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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 17.4%, significantly lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent 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 such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 32.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (9.7%), secondary education (8.2%), and tertiary education (3.0%). The four schools in Wandin - Seville have a combined enrollment of 601 students and demonstrate typical Australian school conditions, with balanced educational opportunities. All four schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. Local school capacity is limited at 7.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.5, resulting in many families traveling for schooling. Note: 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 analysis of public transportation in the Wandin - Seville area shows that there are currently 26 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes providing service to these locations. Together, these routes facilitate a total of 259 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in this region is rated as good, with residents typically residing an average distance of 374 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are approximately 37 trips made per day across all routes, which equates to roughly nine 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 showed relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups.

The area had a private health cover rate of approximately 52%, slightly higher than the SA2 average (~4,169 people). Asthma was the most prevalent medical condition, affecting 9.1% of residents, followed by mental health issues at 8.3%. A total of 67.9% reported being free from medical ailments, compared to 66.9% in Greater Melbourne. The area had an 18.7% senior population (1,503 people), with seniors showing above-average health outcomes, broadly aligning with the general population's 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 showed low cultural diversity, with 88.0% born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 41.3%. Buddhism was overrepresented at 0.8%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.1%.

Top ancestries were English (32.1%), Australian (30.4%), Scottish (7.8%). Dutch (4.3%) and Italian (4.8%) were notably higher than regional averages, while Polish was 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 age group has declined from 14.6% to 13.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial 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 growth, while the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.