Wandin - Seville

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 per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 8,036 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 134 people, a 1.7% rise from the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,902. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,999 in June 2024 and an additional 41 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 71 persons per square kilometer. Wandin-Seville's 1.7% growth since census places it within 2.3 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.0%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 74.6% of 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, AreaSearch employs the 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. Based on demographic trends and latest annual ERP population numbers, Wandin-Seville is expected to grow by 449 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 5.1% over the 17-year 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 FY21 to FY25, 82 homes were approved, with a further 12 approved in FY26 so far. The average number of people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years is zero.

This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new properties is $327,000. In FY26, $7.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Wandin-Seville has around half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person.

Nationally, it ranks among the 18th percentile of areas assessed, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This activity is lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent building activity consists entirely 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 412 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified two projects that may affect this region. Notable projects are 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 balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.2% and estimated employment growth of 0.9% in the past year. As of September 2025, there are 4657 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 2.5%, below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne's at 71.0%. Home-based work accounts for 22.2% of jobs, considering Covid-19 impacts. Leading industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share double the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services have 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 versus resident population. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment increased by 0.9% while labour force rose by 0.6%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Greater Melbourne recorded higher employment growth at 3.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wandin-Seville's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 ending June 2023 indicates that median income in Wandin - Seville SA2 is $54,453 and average income stands at $65,965. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164 during the same period. Based on a 8.25% growth in wages as per the Wage Price Index from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $58,945 and average income around $71,407 by that date. Census data from 2021 shows household, family, and personal incomes in Wandin - Seville cluster at the 64th percentile nationally. Income brackets reveal that 39.5% of individuals (3,174 people) fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 earnings band, which is similar to metropolitan regions where this cohort represents 32.8%. Housing expenditure accounts for 13.7% of income. Residents rank highly with disposable incomes at the 73rd percentile nationally and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Wandin - Seville, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.8% houses and 0.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wandin - Seville stood at 35.1%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (54.8%) or rented (10.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $360, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Wandin - Seville's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 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 account for 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 2.6.

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 prevalent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (32.0%). Educational participation is high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (9.7%), secondary (8.2%), and tertiary (3.0%) levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 8.2% 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

Transport analysis indicates 26 active public transport stops in Wandin - Seville, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two different routes that together offer 157 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically located 374 meters away from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outwards using cars, which remain the primary mode of transportation at 93%. On average, there are 2.2 vehicles per dwelling in the area, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 22.2% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 22 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately six weekly trips per individual stop.

Wandin - Seville's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Wandin - Seville. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be low, particularly among younger cohorts.

Private health cover was slightly lower than the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~4,170 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.1 and 8.3% of residents respectively. 67.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 19.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,579 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

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 has a below-average cultural diversity, with 88.0% of its population born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 41.3% of the population. Buddhism, however, is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, with 0.8% versus 4.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (32.1%), Australian (30.4%), and Scottish (7.8%), all higher than regional averages. Notably, Dutch (4.3%) and Italian (4.8%) are overrepresented compared to regional figures of 1.2% and 5.2%, respectively.

Wandin - Seville's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

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 over-represented at 13.9% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.0% to 6.9%, and the 65-74 cohort increased from 9.2% to 10.9%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.6% to 12.6%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 13.0% to 11.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Wandin - Seville, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 39% (215 people), reaching 771 from 555. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 81% of anticipated growth, while the 25-34 and 0-4 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.