Seville Grove
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Seville Grove are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Seville Grove's population is around 12,725 as of August 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,316 people (11.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,409 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,722 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,784 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Seville Grove's 11.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.6%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the area expected to expand by 1,583 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, resulting in an increase of 12.4% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Seville Grove according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Seville Grove has recorded approximately 14 residential properties granted approval each year. Development approval data from the ABS shows a total of 72 approvals across the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional two approvals in FY-26 so far. Over these five years, there has been an average of 17.9 new residents per year for every home built. This supply lags behind demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes are being constructed at an average value of $221,000, which is below regional norms, suggesting more affordable housing options for purchasers. In FY-26, there have been $1.7 million in commercial development approvals recorded, reflecting the area's residential nature. When compared to Greater Perth, Seville Grove shows substantially reduced construction levels, at 89.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is also under the national average, suggesting potential planning limitations.

New development consists of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% attached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 1269 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Population forecasts indicate Seville Grove will gain 1,580 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Seville Grove has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects potentially impacting the area. Key projects are Eighth Road Upgrade, Armadale Central Redevelopment, Armadale Hospital Emergency Department Upgrade, and Champion Centre and Seville Grove Library Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Seville Grove has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Seville Grove has a diverse workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. Its unemployment rate was 7.1% in June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.6%.

Out of its 6,497 working residents, the unemployment rate is 3.3%, higher than Greater Perth's 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 67.3%, slightly above Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing, employing 1.8 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services employ only 3.9% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment levels increased by 3.6% from June 2024 to June 2025, while labour force grew by 3.1%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7%, but unemployment rose slightly. Statewide in WA, employment contracted by 0.82% by Sep-25, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, employment grew by 0.26%, with a lower unemployment rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Seville Grove's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Seville Grove had a median income among taxpayers of $46,099 and an average level of $54,092 in the financial year 2022. These figures are below the national average and compare to levels of $58,380 and $78,020 across Greater Perth respectively. By March 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $51,451 and an average income of around $60,372, based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Seville Grove all rank modestly, between the 44th and 49th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 43.7% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, consistent with broader trends across the region where 32.0% fall into the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Seville Grove, with only 82.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 48th percentile.

Seville Grove is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Seville Grove's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.5% houses and 5.5% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Perth metro's figures of 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Seville Grove stood at 15.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 61.1% and rented dwellings at 23.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,750. Weekly rent in Seville Grove was recorded at $330, compared to Perth metro's $305. Nationally, Seville Grove's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 79.8% of all households, including 42.6% couples with children, 20.6% couples without children, and 15.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.2%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households making up 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Seville Grove faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (30.4%).

Educational participation is high at 35.1%, including primary education (14.5%), secondary education (9.7%), and tertiary education (3.5%). Educational provision includes Cecil Andrews College and Willandra Primary School, serving a total of 1,441 students. Seville Grove demonstrates varied educational conditions, with school places per 100 residents at 11.3, below the regional average of 20.2. Some students may attend schools in adjacent areas due to these conditions.

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

Seville Grove has 51 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that combined offer 944 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 195 meters from their nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 134 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Seville Grove is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Seville Grove shows better-than-average health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions among its general population but higher rates among older, at-risk groups. Private health cover is quite low here, around 47% (~5,980 people), compared to Greater Perth's 53.3% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (8.7%) and asthma (8.5%), with 72.3% reporting no medical ailments, similar to Greater Perth's 72.1%.

The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 8.8% (1,124 people) compared to Greater Perth's 12.8%, but health outcomes among this group require more attention.

Seville Grove was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Seville Grove, as per the census data from June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 25.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 34.2% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Seville Grove, accounting for 42.9% of the population. However, the category 'Other' showed an overrepresentation in Seville Grove with 2.0%, compared to 3.0% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (26.4%), Australian (24.2%), and Other (14.9%). Notably, Dutch (2.9%) and Filipino (3.6%) groups were overrepresented in Seville Grove compared to regional averages of 2.4% and 2.1%, respectively. Additionally, the Maori population was also slightly higher at 1.6% compared to the regional average of 1.1%.

Seville Grove hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Seville Grove's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Seville Grove has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (17.5%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.5%). This 5-14 concentration is above the national average of 12.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 55 to 64 age group increased from 8.5% to 9.3%, while the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 15.9% to 14.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Seville Grove's age profile will change significantly. The 45 to 54 cohort is projected to grow by 36%, adding 553 residents to reach a total of 2,103. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts.