Seven Hills
Households in Seven Hills report a weekly income of $2,888, placing the suburb at the 96.7th percentile, while the median age of 37 is 3 years below the national figure. Within 1.57 square kilometres, 2,732 residents live at a density of 1,737.4 people per square kilometre. The housing mix is detached-led, with 81.3% separate houses, and university attainment reaches 51.5%, or 21.4 percentage points above the national comparison. For buyers comparing Seven Hills with nearby Morningside or Norman Park, the defining proposition is a compact, established setting with high-income households and a strong professional base.
Local council: Brisbane
Population
2,732
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,888/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
21
Homebuyers face a family-oriented, mortgage-heavy housing profile: 48.9% of households are paying a mortgage, compared with 27.0% renting and 23.0% owning outright. The typical mortgage commitment is $2,700 a month, equal to 21.6% of household income, so borrowing capacity still needs to be tested against rates, deposit size and property condition. Separate houses account for 81.3% of dwellings, while 44.5% have four or more bedrooms and 45.5% have three. The 53.7% share of couples with children supports demand for larger homes. Buyers should compare recent sales across Seven Hills, Morningside and Norman Park rather than relying on a single suburb estimate. The near-even three and four-plus-bedroom split also suits households needing space for study or working from home, reported by 30.7%.
For Buyers
Homebuyers face a family-oriented, mortgage-heavy housing profile: 48.9% of households are paying a mortgage, compared with 27.0% renting and 23.0% owning outright. The typical mortgage commitment is $2,700 a month, equal to 21.6% of household income, so borrowing capacity still needs to be tested against rates, deposit size and property condition. Separate houses account for 81.3% of dwellings, while 44.5% have four or more bedrooms and 45.5% have three. The 53.7% share of couples with children supports demand for larger homes. Buyers should compare recent sales across Seven Hills, Morningside and Norman Park rather than relying on a single suburb estimate. The near-even three and four-plus-bedroom split also suits households needing space for study or working from home, reported by 30.7%.
For Investors
Seven Hills presents a moderate rental case rather than a high-yield conclusion. Weekly rent is $450, the vacancy rate is 5.4%, and 27.0% of households rent, a smaller share than the 48.9% paying mortgages. That tenure mix points to a predominantly owner-occupier market, which can support tenant demand but may limit the depth of the rental pool. Investors should calculate yield from current comparable purchase prices, then stress-test maintenance, insurance and interest costs. The 1.78% annual growth trend and overseas migration as the primary driver add a growth narrative, while 20 development applications indicate ongoing, though not necessarily large-scale, property activity. Seven Hills is better suited to investors prioritising established housing and tenant demand over a clearly measurable bargain entry point.
Development Activity
Total DAs
80
Last 12 Months
21
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+10.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Seven Hills
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Seven Hills State School
Demographics
Seven Hills has a median age of 37, 3 years below the national comparison, and an average household size of 2.9 people, 0.4 above the national figure. University attainment is 51.5%, which is 21.4 percentage points higher than the national rate, helping explain the concentration of professionals at 518 residents and managers at 276. Overseas-born residents account for 21.1%, 0.5 points below the national comparison. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts are 1,043, 440 and 296 respectively, while Christianity and no religion are recorded for 1,222 and 1,153 people. The profile is therefore educated and Anglo-leaning, but less internationally born than the national average, with 67.3% staying at the same address.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
81.3%
Houses
14.2%
Townhouse
4.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Seven Hills is dominated by detached housing: 81.3% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with 14.2% semi-detached homes and 4.6% apartments. The bedroom profile is split between three-bedroom dwellings at 45.5% and four-plus-bedroom dwellings at 44.5%, so larger family formats are nearly as common as the mainstream three-bedroom option. Tenure is tilted toward active ownership, with 48.9% paying a mortgage versus 23.0% owning outright and 27.0% renting. That structure reflects a mortgage-belt suburb where households are building equity while carrying debt; mortgage costs equal 21.6% of household income, compared with rent at 15.6% for renting households. Compared with apartment-oriented inner-city stock, the local pattern gives buyers more access to houses and larger floorplans, while the 5.4% vacancy rate indicates some rental availability.
Mortgage / mo
$2,700
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $450.
$780
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $780 · units $670
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,143
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.4%
Unoccupied
50
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
53.7%
Couples with children
28.3%
Couples, no children
15.5%
Single parent
711
Total families
Economy & Employment
Seven Hills combines high household earnings with a professional employment base. Household income is $2,888 a week, at the 96.7th percentile, while participation is 69.6% and unemployment is 4.8%. Healthcare leads local industries at 18.0% with 188 workers, followed by Professional/Tech at 16.9% and 177, Education at 12.0% and 126, Construction at 8.4% and 88, and Public Administration at 7.4% and 78. Professionals number 518 and managers 276, ahead of clerical/admin at 173, trades at 123 and community/personal services at 103. SEIFA reinforces the pattern: IEO and IRSD sit in decile 9, IRSAD is also decile 9, but IER is lower at decile 6, suggesting strong education, occupation and broad advantage compared with more moderate economic-resource results. Full-time work is 62.5%, supporting the suburb's mortgage capacity.
Unemployment
4.8%
Labour Force
1,480
Unemployed
71
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.5%
Part-time
28.0%
Participation
69.6%
Employed
1,409
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
51.5%
Postgraduate
13.5%
Born Overseas
21.1%
Dwellings
875
Transport to Work
Seven Hills is compact at 1.57 square kilometres, but daily movement is more car-oriented than public-transport oriented: 56.2% drive to work compared with 5.7% using public transport, while 30.7% work from home. Active travel is reported at 3.3%, so households should test walking routes, bus frequency and peak-hour connections for their exact address. Families have access to 1 local government state school, making enrolment-zone checks more important than assuming suburb boundaries define access. The suburb's IRSAD decile is 9, above the middle of the national distribution, and household income sits at the 96.7th percentile, supporting a generally advantaged socioeconomic setting. For safety decisions, check current police incident information and street-level conditions. Compared with a transit-led inner suburb, Seven Hills is likely to suit residents who value home-based work and car access.
Drive
56.2%
Public Transport
5.7%
Walk / Cycle
3.3%
Work from Home
30.7%
Growth Outlook
Seven Hills has an established profile, but its trajectory is not static. The annual growth trend is 1.78%, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver, while population change across the wider area is 25.2% over 10 years. Compared across those different horizons, the figures point to sustained rather than one-off momentum. The forecast shift is Mixed: the young share has increased by 1.6 percentage points, the senior share by 0.6 points, and the working share has fallen by 0.7 points. Gentrification remains at Early signs, with a score of 36, and rent growth has reached 17.8%. The affordability trend is labelled Improving, moving from 42.1 in 2011 to 36.0 in 2021, which may support demand, but the mixed age and tenure signals argue for gradual change rather than a wholesale reset.
Population trend: Brisbane council area
Seven Hills sits in the Brisbane council area. These are the council area's residents, not Seven Hills's.
Residents 2025
1,375,301
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.7%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.6%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
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 can suit households seeking detached housing, strong incomes and a compact Brisbane setting. The suburb has 2,732 residents, a median age of 37, and 81.3% separate houses. Household income sits at the 96.7th percentile, while age is 3 years below the national comparison, making it more suited to professional and family buyers than to people seeking a rural setting.
What is the median house price in Seven Hills?
The most useful current benchmark is recent comparable sales by dwelling type, land size and condition. Buyers should test the $2,700 monthly mortgage figure against the 21.6% mortgage-to-income ratio, then compare three-bedroom and four-plus-bedroom homes, which represent 45.5% and 44.5% of dwellings.
What schools are in Seven Hills?
Seven Hills has 1 local government school, Seven Hills State School. Families should confirm the exact catchment, year-level availability and transport options for each address, because enrolment zones can be tighter than suburb boundaries. The school mix is more limited than in a suburb with several local campuses.
Is Seven Hills safe?
Safety should be checked using current police incident information, street visits and the exact property setting rather than a single suburb-wide impression. Seven Hills covers 1.57 square kilometres and has 2,732 residents, so road design, lighting and surrounding activity can matter at address level. These checks are more useful than a broad suburb label.
Is Seven Hills good for property investment?
Seven Hills may suit investors seeking established detached housing and a professional tenant base, but purchase price is essential for judging yield. Weekly rent is $450, vacancy is 5.4%, and 27.0% of households rent, compared with 48.9% paying mortgages. The 1.78% annual growth trend and overseas migration driver support a measured growth case.
How is Seven Hills's population changing?
Population is 2,732 today, with growth running at 1.78% a year and overseas migration the primary driver. Across the wider area, population change is 25.2% over 10 years, compared with the annual trend. The trajectory is Mixed, while gentrification is at Early signs with a score of 36, pointing to ongoing change rather than a fully transformed market.
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).
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