Seven Hills
Detached houses still define Seven Hills: 84.2% of dwellings are separate homes, yet 36.2% of households rent and 46.3% of residents were born overseas. The $1,135,000 median house price sits alongside household income in the 70.6 percentile, above average, which helps explain steady mortgage demand. Compared with neighbouring Blacktown and Lalor Park, Seven Hills sits in the middle: large enough for 20,095 residents and 9 schools, but still strongly house-based.
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
241
Median House
$1.1M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
For homebuyers, Seven Hills favours house seekers: 84.2% of dwellings are separate houses, 9.9% are semi-detached and only 5.6% are apartments, giving more land choice than unit-led suburbs. The median house price is $1,135,000, with the quarterly series up 7.3% from $1,085,500 in 2024 to $1,165,000 in 2025. Mortgage costs take 26.9% of income and matter because 35.5% of households are mortgaged, while 50.2% of homes have 3 bedrooms.
For Buyers
For homebuyers, Seven Hills favours house seekers: 84.2% of dwellings are separate houses, 9.9% are semi-detached and only 5.6% are apartments, giving more land choice than unit-led suburbs. The median house price is $1,135,000, with the quarterly series up 7.3% from $1,085,500 in 2024 to $1,165,000 in 2025. Mortgage costs take 26.9% of income and matter because 35.5% of households are mortgaged, while 50.2% of homes have 3 bedrooms.
For Investors
Investors get a mixed signal: 36.2% of households rent, higher than the 28.3% owned outright share, so tenant depth is real. Weekly rent is $400, but vacancy at 5.5% means leasing power may be weaker than in tighter markets. Price momentum is stronger, with the series rising 7.3% to $1,165,000 in 2025. The 215 development applications in 12 months also point to renewal, because dual occupancy and house projects can add stock in a detached-dominant suburb.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1,021
Last 12 Months
241
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+26.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Seven Hills iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
K-6 · 389 students
Seven Hills North Public School
K-6 · 246 students
Vardys Road Public School
K-6 · 437 students
Seven Hills Public School
K-6 · 131 students
Bert Oldfield Public School
K-6 · 175 students
Demographics
Seven Hills has 20,095 residents with a median age of 37, which is 3.0 years below the national age marker. Migration is a defining influence: 46.3% were born overseas, 24.7 percentage points above national, and university attainment is 42.8%, 12.7 points above national. Indian ancestry counts 2,418 residents and Chinese 1,155, while Punjabi 525 and Hindi 398 speakers show why retail and services need to cater beyond English. Average household size is 2.8, 0.3 above national.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
84.2%
Houses
9.9%
Townhouse
5.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing remains broad-lot by form, but tenure is balanced. Separate houses make up 84.2% of dwellings, far higher than apartments at 5.6%, while 28.3% are owned outright, 35.5% mortgaged and 36.2% rented. The house median is $1,135,000, roughly 11.5 times the $1,892 weekly household income annualised. Prices rose 7.3% from $1,085,500 in 2024 to $1,165,000 in 2025, with the latest quarter also the peak, because 3-bedroom stock at 50.2% remains the core family product.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,200
Rent / wk
$400
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
20.8%
Couples, no children
16,360
Total families
Economy & Employment
Seven Hills' economy leans into population-serving work rather than a single corporate node. Healthcare employs 1,130 people or 18.6%, above the next largest Professional/Tech at 609 or 10.0%, with Education 9.3%, Construction 8.1% and Transport 7.0% adding breadth. Professionals number 2,203, while Clerical/Admin 1,284 and Managers 924 support the 42.8% university base. SEIFA is middle to above average: IRSD decile 5, IRSAD 6, IEO 6 and IER 6, so incomes are solid but not elite.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.3%
Part-time
25.9%
Participation
49.1%
Employed
7,492
Occupations
Top Industries
University
42.8%
Postgraduate
13.5%
Born Overseas
46.3%
Dwellings
6,750
Transport to Work
Livability is practical rather than cafe-led: 9 local schools span ICSEA 967 to 1076, led by Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School at 1076, Seven Hills North Public School at 1066 and Vardys Road Public School at 1038, giving Catholic and Government primary options above the local secondary ICSEA range. Daily movement is car-based because 82.1% drive to work, much higher than 9.8% using public transport and 2.0% walking or cycling. IRSAD decile 6 adds an above-average social advantage signal.
Drive
82.1%
Public Transport
9.8%
Walk / Cycle
2.0%
Work from Home
N/A
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?
Yes for buyers wanting houses and school choice: 84.2% of dwellings are separate houses and 9 local schools span ICSEA 967 to 1076. Commute patterns are car-heavy at 82.1%, higher than public transport use at 9.8%, so it suits households comfortable driving.
What is the median house price in Seven Hills?
The median house price in Seven Hills is $1,135,000. The quarterly price series also records $1,165,000 in 2025, up 7.3% from $1,085,500 in 2024, so buyers should treat it as a million-dollar detached-house market rather than a low-cost entry point.
What schools are in Seven Hills?
Seven Hills has 9 local schools. Top ICSEA results are Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School at 1076, Seven Hills North Public School at 1066 and Vardys Road Public School at 1038. The mix includes 1 Catholic primary and 8 Government schools, including 2 secondary campuses.
Is Seven Hills safe?
A current suburb-level crime rate per 1,000 is not available, so buyers should compare recent NSW crime maps and visit at different times. Practical family indicators are strong: Seven Hills has 20,095 residents, 9 schools and 82.1% of workers driving, which keeps streets active at commute times.
Is Seven Hills good for property investment?
Seven Hills has investor depth because 36.2% of households rent, higher than the 28.3% owned outright share. Weekly rent is $400 and vacancy is 5.5%, so investors should price leasing risk carefully, while 215 development applications show active renewal.
How is Seven Hills's population changing?
Seven Hills has 20,095 residents at 2,086.9 people per sq km, and change is most visible through 215 development applications in 12 months. With 84.2% separate houses and dual occupancy activity, population change is likely to come through infill rather than high-rise replacement.
What languages are spoken in Seven Hills?
Seven Hills is strongly multilingual: 46.3% of residents were born overseas, 24.7 percentage points above national. Common non-English language groups include Punjabi with 525 speakers, Hindi 398, Arabic 259, Mandarin 223 and Cantonese 157.
What development is happening in Seven Hills?
The last 12 months recorded 215 development applications. Recent samples include a 1-dwelling house lodged 2026-04-08 and a 2-dwelling detached dual occupancy lodged 2026-04-01, so change is focused on infill and small-site renewal rather than only large apartment projects.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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