Seven Hills
A population of 20,095 gives Seven Hills substantial scale, while its 2,086.9 people per square kilometre reflect a built-up suburban setting rather than a low-density fringe. The median age is 37, which is 3.0 years below the national figure, and 46.3% of residents were born overseas, 24.7 percentage points above the national share. Household income sits at the 70.6th percentile, supporting established owner-occupier demand. Compared with the denser feel associated with central Blacktown, Seven Hills is defined by detached housing, with 84.2% of dwellings separate houses. Its large Indian, Chinese and English ancestry groups, plus Punjabi and Hindi language use, give the suburb a more internationally connected profile than many older western Sydney areas.
Population
20,095
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,892/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
231
Seven Hills suits buyers prioritising detached housing, practical space and an established neighbourhood layout. Separate houses account for 84.2% of dwellings, while 50.2% have 3 bedrooms and 31.6% have 4 or more, so family-sized stock is more common than apartments at 5.6%. The mortgage benchmark is $2,200 per month, with mortgage payments representing 26.9% of household income, below the usual stress threshold. Renting costs $400 per week, and 35.9% of households rent, creating useful options for buyers who are not ready to purchase. Compared with a unit-led market, Seven Hills gives families more choice of yards, bedrooms and extensions, although buyers should compare individual streets because the 9.63 square kilometre suburb contains varied housing pockets.
For Buyers
Seven Hills suits buyers prioritising detached housing, practical space and an established neighbourhood layout. Separate houses account for 84.2% of dwellings, while 50.2% have 3 bedrooms and 31.6% have 4 or more, so family-sized stock is more common than apartments at 5.6%. The mortgage benchmark is $2,200 per month, with mortgage payments representing 26.9% of household income, below the usual stress threshold. Renting costs $400 per week, and 35.9% of households rent, creating useful options for buyers who are not ready to purchase. Compared with a unit-led market, Seven Hills gives families more choice of yards, bedrooms and extensions, although buyers should compare individual streets because the 9.63 square kilometre suburb contains varied housing pockets.
For Investors
The rental case rests on a sizeable tenant base, moderate vacancy and ongoing development activity. Renters represent 35.9% of households, slightly above the 35.2% with a mortgage and higher than the 28.0% who own outright. The weekly rent benchmark is $400 and vacancy is 5.5%, suggesting tenants have more choice than in a tightly constrained market, which can limit short-term rental pressure. Development activity reached 234 applications over 12 months, including secondary dwellings and subdivisions, supporting gradual additions to local supply. The forecast trend is 1.78% annually and overseas migration is the primary growth driver. Compared with a purely owner-occupier suburb, Seven Hills offers broader tenant demand, but investors should allow for competition from new or modified dwellings.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1,073
Last 12 Months
231
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+12.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Seven Hills
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Seven Hills has a median age of 37, placing residents 3.0 years below the national figure, while the average household size of 2.8 is 0.3 people above the national average. The profile combines family households with considerable cultural diversity: 50.5% of families are couples with children, 31.2% are couples without children and 16.1% are one-parent families. University attainment is 42.8%, which is 12.7 percentage points above the national comparison, and 46.3% of residents were born overseas, 24.7 points above the national share. English, Indian and Chinese ancestry groups are prominent, while Punjabi is spoken by 525 residents and Hindi by 398. Compared with nearby Blacktown, Seven Hills presents a similarly multicultural western Sydney setting but with a strongly family-based household structure.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
84.2%
Houses
9.9%
Townhouse
5.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Seven Hills is strongly detached and family-sized. Separate houses make up 84.2% of dwellings, far above apartments at 5.6%, while semi-detached homes account for 9.9%. Three-bedroom properties represent 50.2% of stock and homes with 4 or more bedrooms account for 31.6%, giving the suburb a larger-home profile than an apartment-focused precinct. Tenure is divided between 28.0% outright owners, 35.2% mortgage holders and 35.9% renters, so no single tenure group dominates. Mortgage costs average $2,200 per month against a 26.9% mortgage-to-income ratio, while rent is $400 per week and 21.1% of household income. Compared with a high-rise market, Seven Hills offers more land-based housing, but its 9.63 square kilometre footprint means buyers should assess each pocket separately.
Mortgage / mo
$2,200
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $400.
$650
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $650 · units $610
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$780
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.5%
Unoccupied
397
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
50.5%
Couples with children
31.2%
Couples, no children
16.1%
Single parent
5,352
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Seven Hills' largest recorded industry, employing 1,130 people and representing 18.6% of employment, followed by Professional and Technical services at 609, Education at 564, Construction at 495 and Transport at 428. The labour force totals 9,346, with a 57.1% participation rate, 57.3% full-time employment rate and 5.8% unemployment rate. Occupations are led by 2,203 Professionals, 1,284 Clerical and Administrative workers, 1,038 Trades workers, 924 Managers and 907 Machinery Operators and Drivers. SEIFA places the suburb at decile 6 for education and occupation, decile 6 for economic resources, decile 5 for disadvantage and decile 6 for advantage. The decile 6 results sit above the midpoint, while the lower IRSD decile suggests income and disadvantage are not uniform across households.
Unemployment
5.8%
Labour Force
9,346
Unemployed
544
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.3%
Part-time
27.8%
Participation
57.1%
Employed
8,802
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
42.8%
Postgraduate
13.5%
Born Overseas
46.3%
Dwellings
6,750
Transport to Work
Seven Hills provides a practical, car-oriented suburban lifestyle with established education access. There are 9 government schools nearby, comprising 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 school for specific purposes; families should check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cross local streets. Travel patterns show 47.5% of residents driving a car, compared with 5.7% using public transport, 1.1% walking or cycling and 42.1% working from home. That mix supports local routines but makes transport access more important for households without a car. No suburb-level crime rate is stated, so Seven Hills cannot be ranked above or below other suburbs on safety from this information alone. Its IRSAD decile of 6 is above the middle of the national decile scale, although the IRSD decile of 5 points to mixed conditions between households.
Drive
47.5%
Public Transport
5.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
42.1%
Population Forecast
+1.78%/yr
(+285 people/yr)
EstablishedSeven Hills has an established growth profile, with the forecast trend running at 1.78% annually and overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is forecast at 25.2% over 10 years, which is above zero and points to continued demand rather than stagnation. The trajectory is labelled Mixed: rent growth is 17.8%, real income growth is 11.8% and the working-age share has shifted by -0.7 percentage points. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage with a score of 36, while the separate shift measure records a score of 29 and the same stage. This combination suggests gradual change rather than wholesale replacement of the existing housing base. Compared with a new-release corridor, growth is more likely to come through migration, infill and changing household demand than large greenfield estates.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+276
Net Internal / yr
-30
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +34% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +276/yr, Accelerating: 10% → 21%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Seven Hills compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seven Hills a good suburb to live in?
Seven Hills suits households wanting detached housing, schools and established services. About 84.2% of dwellings are separate houses, 42.1% of residents work from home and 9 government schools serve the area. Car access matters because 47.5% drive, compared with 5.7% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Seven Hills?
A current median house price should be checked against recent comparable sales rather than assumed from the available housing indicators. Seven Hills has 84.2% separate houses, 50.2% three-bedroom homes and a mortgage benchmark of $2,200 per month, so price comparisons should account for land, bedrooms and dwelling condition.
What schools are in Seven Hills?
Seven Hills has 9 government schools: 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 school for specific purposes. The mix includes Seven Hills High School and The Hills Sports High School. Families should confirm the exact enrolment zone for an address, since school boundaries can differ from suburb boundaries.
Is Seven Hills safe?
No suburb-level crime rate is stated, so Seven Hills cannot be ranked above or below other suburbs on safety from this information alone. Check current NSW Police information and inspect the exact street. The suburb has 47.5% car drivers and 5.7% public transport users, but travel patterns do not measure crime.
Is Seven Hills good for property investment?
Seven Hills has a 35.9% renting share, $400 weekly rent and a 5.5% vacancy rate. Development activity reached 234 applications over 12 months, while the forecast growth trend is 1.78% annually and overseas migration is the main driver. These indicators support tenant demand, but new supply may increase competition.
How is Seven Hills's population changing?
The wider area records forecast population change of 25.2% over 10 years, with annual growth of 1.78%. Overseas migration is the primary driver, while the trajectory is Mixed. Gentrification is at the Early signs stage with a score of 36, indicating gradual change rather than a rapid transformation.
What languages are spoken in Seven Hills?
Punjabi is spoken by 525 residents, Hindi by 398, Arabic by 259, Mandarin by 223 and Cantonese by 157. The overseas-born share is 46.3%, which is 24.7 percentage points above the national figure, helping explain the suburb's broad language mix.
Is Seven Hills seeing much development?
Seven Hills recorded 234 development applications in 12 months, including secondary dwellings, subdivisions and changes of land or building use. That is more activity than a quiet established suburb would typically suggest, although the applications do not all represent new homes. Buyers should check proposed works near a target property.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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