Seven Hills
Household income in the 96.7th percentile nationally tells you more about Seven Hills than its modest 2,732 population. The suburb pairs that income advantage with a 51.5% university qualification rate, which is 21.4 points above the national figure, and a median age of 37, three years younger than the national norm. At just 1.57 square kilometres, the suburb runs at 1,737 residents per km2, and 81.3% of dwellings are separate houses. Professionals and Managers account for the two largest occupation groups, consistent with a high-income, degree-holding resident base who carry mortgages at well below stress levels.
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
Median House
$643K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $643,000 sits below the greater Brisbane prestige threshold, yet household income in the 96.7th percentile means buying remains accessible for local earners. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,700, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.6%, comfortably below the 30% stress level. Stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 81.3%, with semi-detached at 14.2% and apartments at just 4.6%. Bedroom mix tilts toward larger homes: 44.5% have four or more bedrooms and 45.5% have three bedrooms, compared to the national average where smaller stock is far more common. Outright ownership reaches 23.2% and mortgage holders make up 49.5%, so roughly half the suburb is actively paying down a loan.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $643,000 sits below the greater Brisbane prestige threshold, yet household income in the 96.7th percentile means buying remains accessible for local earners. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,700, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.6%, comfortably below the 30% stress level. Stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 81.3%, with semi-detached at 14.2% and apartments at just 4.6%. Bedroom mix tilts toward larger homes: 44.5% have four or more bedrooms and 45.5% have three bedrooms, compared to the national average where smaller stock is far more common. Outright ownership reaches 23.2% and mortgage holders make up 49.5%, so roughly half the suburb is actively paying down a loan.
For Investors
Renters account for 27.3% of Seven Hills households, with weekly rent at $450. The vacancy rate of 5.4% is elevated and warrants attention, as it indicates the rental market is looser than many comparable Brisbane suburbs. Against the $643,000 median price, the $450 weekly rent implies a gross yield near 3.6%. Development activity recorded 19 applications in the past 12 months, with recent lodgements including material change of use and design-and-siting referrals, suggesting measured rather than high-volume supply additions. The high-income, high-qualification resident profile supports stable tenancy quality, though the vacancy rate signals some competition among landlords.
Development Activity
Total DAs
73
Last 12 Months
21
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+61.5%
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
Seven Hills State School
Prep-6 · 487 students
Demographics
The median age of 37 is three years below the national figure, pointing to a younger owner-occupier profile rather than a retiree enclave. University qualifications reach 51.5% of residents, which is 21.4 percentage points above the national rate, one of the more striking education gaps you will find in a Queensland suburb of this size. Overseas-born residents make up 21.1%, roughly in line with the national average at 0.5 points below. Ancestry is Anglo-Celtic in character: English (1,043), Irish (440) and Scottish (296) are the three largest groups. Average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above the national figure, consistent with the prevalence of couples with children, who account for the majority of the 2,198 families recorded.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
81.3%
Houses
14.2%
Townhouse
4.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Separate houses dominate at 81.3%, a higher detached rate than many inner-Brisbane locations, with semi-detached at 14.2% and apartments at just 4.6%. The bedroom distribution is family-sized: 44.5% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 45.5% have three, so two-bedroom and smaller stock is minimal. Tenure splits at 23.2% owned outright, 49.5% under mortgage and 27.3% renting, placing the suburb firmly in the mortgage-belt category. Rent-to-income at 15.6% keeps renters below financial stress thresholds, and mortgage-to-income at 21.6% is well under the 30% convention. The median house price is estimated at $643,000, with weekly rent at $450 and monthly mortgage repayments around $2,700.
Mortgage / mo
$2,700
Rent / wk
$450
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
18.3%
Couples, no children
2,198
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the local industry mix at 18.0% of workers (188 people), followed by Professional and Technical Services at 16.9% (177) and Education at 12.0% (126). By occupation, Professionals (518) and Managers (276) are the two dominant groups, consistent with a SEIFA IRSAD decile 9 and IEO decile 9 suburb where education and occupational advantage are the norm. The unemployment rate is 5.3% with 71 unemployed residents, and the full-time employment rate of 69.0% is solid. The participation rate of 63.3% reflects a proportion of residents not in the labour force, which aligns with the above-national household size and family composition. Construction at 8.4% and Public Administration at 7.4% round out a broadly knowledge-and-services workforce.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.0%
Part-time
25.7%
Participation
63.3%
Employed
1,275
Occupations
Top Industries
University
51.5%
Postgraduate
13.5%
Born Overseas
21.1%
Dwellings
875
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 81.2% using a car to get to work, above the national norm, while 8.3% use public transport and 4.7% walk or cycle. The compact 1.57 km2 footprint with 1,737 residents per km2 is dense enough to support local amenity but is not a walkable urban core by inner-city standards. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on nearby institutions. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 9 places Seven Hills in the top tier for socioeconomic conditions nationally, and the IEO decile 9 confirms strong education and occupational advantage. Only 3.9% of residents, around 98 people, need daily assistance, below the national average, and the volunteering rate of 19.4% suggests an engaged community.
Drive
81.2%
Public Transport
8.3%
Walk / Cycle
4.7%
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?
Seven Hills ranks at SEIFA IRSAD decile 9 nationally, the top tier for socioeconomic conditions, with household income in the 96.7th percentile. University qualifications reach 51.5%, which is 21.4 points above the national rate. The suburb is predominantly detached housing on a compact 1.57 km2 footprint, with a median age of 37, three years below the national figure.
What is the median house price in Seven Hills?
The estimated median house price is $643,000, based on 2025 rental data. Weekly rent averages $450 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $2,700, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.6%, comfortably below the 30% financial stress threshold. The suburb postcode is 4170.
What schools are in Seven Hills?
No schools are recorded inside the Seven Hills, QLD boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs within the 4170 postcode area. Locally, 51.5% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 21.4 percentage points above the national average, indicating a highly educated resident base.
Is Seven Hills safe?
Crime statistics are not available for Seven Hills, QLD in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores SEIFA IRSAD decile 9, the top tier for low disadvantage nationally, and only 3.9% of its 2,732 residents (around 98 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage, well-resourced area.
Is Seven Hills good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $450 against a $643,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.6%, modest but not exceptional. The 5.4% vacancy rate is elevated compared to tight Brisbane markets, so investors should factor in rental competition. The 27.3% renter share provides a tenant pool, and high household incomes at the 96.7th percentile nationally support tenancy quality.
How is Seven Hills's population changing?
Seven Hills has a population of 2,732 across 1.57 km2. No formal population forecast data is available for this suburb. The 32.7% five-year turnover rate suggests moderate mobility, while 67.3% of residents stayed, indicating a stable core population. The median age of 37 is three years below the national figure, pointing to a younger, family-oriented base rather than an aging or declining profile.
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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