Seville Grove
At 31, Seville Grove has a median age 9 years below the national figure, yet its 11,408 residents live at a density of 2,627.2 people per sq km across 4.34 sq km. The suburb is shaped by family housing: 94.5% of dwellings are separate houses and 63.4% have 4 or more bedrooms. Overseas-born residents account for 34.2%, which is 12.6 percentage points above the national share. For buyers comparing Seville Grove with Armadale or Kelmscott, the clearest signal is a young, detached-house and mortgage-led profile rather than an apartment market. Household income sits at the 61st percentile, helping explain the mix of established families and younger residents.
Population
11,408
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,739/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Seville Grove suits buyers prioritising space and a conventional family layout, because 94.5% of dwellings are separate houses and 63.4% contain 4 or more bedrooms. A current median house price is not available, so the practical affordability markers are a $1,600 monthly mortgage estimate, $1,739 average household weekly income and mortgage repayments at 21.2% of household income. Mortgage stress is not flagged, while the 60.6% mortgage tenure share is higher than the 15.4% owned-outright share. Rent at $330 a week provides a useful reference point, but comparing recent sales by street and bedroom count matters more than applying a suburb-wide median. Household income at the 61st percentile also places the area above the national midpoint on this measure.
For Buyers
Seville Grove suits buyers prioritising space and a conventional family layout, because 94.5% of dwellings are separate houses and 63.4% contain 4 or more bedrooms. A current median house price is not available, so the practical affordability markers are a $1,600 monthly mortgage estimate, $1,739 average household weekly income and mortgage repayments at 21.2% of household income. Mortgage stress is not flagged, while the 60.6% mortgage tenure share is higher than the 15.4% owned-outright share. Rent at $330 a week provides a useful reference point, but comparing recent sales by street and bedroom count matters more than applying a suburb-wide median. Household income at the 61st percentile also places the area above the national midpoint on this measure.
For Investors
Investor appeal is tied to family rentals rather than compact units. Separate houses account for 94.5% of dwellings, while 23.4% of households rent, a share lower than the 60.6% paying a mortgage. Weekly rent is $330 and vacancy is 5.8%, giving a starting point for assessing tenant demand, though a yield cannot be calculated without a current median sale price. The 1.96% annual growth trend and overseas migration as the primary driver support a longer-term demand case, while development activity recorded 0 over the past 12 months, reducing near-term construction competition. The trade-off is a mortgage-belt market: household income is at the 61st percentile, but unemployment is 6.8%, so investors should stress-test arrears and maintenance assumptions rather than rely on growth alone.
Schools in Seville Grove
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WILLANDRA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Seville Grove's 31 median age is 9 years below the national figure, and its 3.0-person average household is 0.5 above the national average. The household base is family-heavy: 52.3% of couples have children, while one-parent families account for 19.2% of families. Overseas-born residents make up 34.2%, 12.6 percentage points above the national share, with Punjabi 90, Malayalam 79, Arabic 45 and Hindi 39 speakers among the recorded language groups. English ancestry is the largest named ancestry at 3,866 people, followed by Other at 2,178 and Scottish at 765. University attainment is 19.7%, 10.4 points below the national level. For households comparing Seville Grove with Armadale or Kelmscott, the useful distinction is its combination of younger age, larger households and lower university share.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.5%
Houses
5.5%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is overwhelmingly detached and family-sized: 94.5% of dwellings are separate houses, 5.5% are semi-detached and 63.4% contain 4 or more bedrooms. Only 15.4% of residents own outright, compared with 60.6% with a mortgage and 23.4% renting, so the suburb sits more firmly in the mortgage belt than in an established downsizer market. Mortgage costs are $1,600 monthly and equal 21.2% of household income, while rent is $330 weekly and 19.0% of income, both recorded without a stress flag. With no current median sale price, price-to-income comparison needs to be done using individual transactions. For buyers comparing Seville Grove with Armadale or Kelmscott, the 94.5% detached share makes bedroom count, lot size and condition more important than apartment availability.
Mortgage / mo
$1,600
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$330
Census 2021
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$775
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.8%
Unoccupied
221
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
52.3%
Couples with children
26.8%
Couples, no children
19.2%
Single parent
2,955
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Seville Grove's largest named industry at 19.9% and 600 workers, ahead of Education at 10.1% and 305, Construction at 9.6% and 289, Retail at 7.9% and 238, and Manufacturing at 7.6% and 229. The occupational mix is practical, led by Trades with 956 people, Community/Personal roles with 737, Machinery/Drivers with 733, Labourers with 708 and Clerical/Admin with 655. Participation is 67.3%, full-time employment 60.7% and unemployment 6.8%. Household income of $1,739 a week ranks at the 61st percentile, but the IEO decile is 2, IER is 7, IRSD is 3 and IRSAD is 3. This contrast shows lower education and occupation positioning than economic resources alone would suggest.
Unemployment
6.8%
Labour Force
5,612
Unemployed
384
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.7%
Part-time
33.2%
Participation
67.3%
Employed
5,228
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.7%
Postgraduate
3.7%
Born Overseas
34.2%
Dwellings
3,586
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car dependent: 85.6% travel as car drivers, compared with 3.1% using public transport, 1.0% walking or cycling and 4.1% working from home. That makes parking, road access and trip planning more important than in a higher-transit suburb. The local school mix includes 1 named government primary school, Willandra Primary School; families should check enrolment zones, year-level availability and access to schools just beyond the boundary. Seville Grove covers 4.34 sq km at 2,627.2 people per sq km, creating a compact but dense setting. The IRSAD decile of 3 sits below the national midpoint, while volunteering is 12.2% and 4.7% of residents need assistance, useful context for community and support planning.
Drive
85.6%
Public Transport
3.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
4.1%
Population Forecast
+1.96%/yr
(+255 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth has momentum but the signals are mixed. The annual trend is 1.96%, and population change across the wider area is 23.8% over 10 years, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. The shift trajectory is Mixed, while the gentrification score is 27 at the Early signs stage. Another shift measure is scored 15 and labelled Not gentrifying, so the practical reading is gradual change rather than a completed upswing. Affordability is labelled Improving, with measures of 46.3 in 2011 and 42.6 in 2021, while real income growth is -8.8%. The 34.2% overseas-born share gives the migration story a local demographic base, but regional momentum does not guarantee a uniform price outcome across every street.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+146
Net Internal / yr
-7
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +35% since 2011, Accelerating: 10% → 22%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Seville Grove compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seville Grove a good suburb to live in?
Seville Grove can suit households wanting detached space and a younger family profile. The median age is 31, 94.5% of dwellings are separate houses and 63.4% have 4 or more bedrooms. Car dependence is high at 85.6%, while public transport use is 3.1%, so lifestyle fit depends heavily on driving needs.
What is the median house price in Seville Grove?
No current median house price is available for Seville Grove. Buyers can use the $1,600 monthly mortgage figure, $330 weekly rent and 94.5% separate-house share as context, then compare recent sales by street, land size and bedroom count rather than applying a suburb-wide assumption.
What schools are in Seville Grove?
Willandra Primary School is the named government primary school in Seville Grove. Confirm the enrolment zone and available year levels for the exact address, then check nearby options outside the suburb boundary. The average household size is 3.0 people and the suburb has 11,408 residents, so demand can vary by catchment.
Is Seville Grove safe?
A simple safe or unsafe label would be unreliable without a current street-level check. Review recent police information and visit the area at different times, especially around routes and parking. Seville Grove has 11,408 residents and 85.6% car drivers, so road movement and parking are practical factors to assess alongside crime information.
Is Seville Grove good for property investment?
It may suit investors targeting detached family rentals, because 94.5% of dwellings are separate houses and 63.4% have 4 or more bedrooms. Weekly rent is $330, vacancy is 5.8% and the annual growth trend is 1.96%. However, no current median sale price is available, so gross yield and entry-value comparisons require recent property-level sales.
How is Seville Grove's population changing?
Seville Grove has 11,408 residents today. Population change across the wider area is 23.8% over 10 years, the annual trend is 1.96% and overseas migration is the primary growth driver. The gentrification score is 27 at the Early signs stage, while the shift trajectory is Mixed, suggesting ongoing change rather than a settled end state.
What languages are spoken in Seville Grove?
English ancestry is the largest named ancestry at 3,866 people, while overseas-born residents represent 34.2% of the suburb. Recorded language groups include Punjabi at 90 speakers, Malayalam at 79, Arabic at 45, Hindi at 39 and Afrikaans at 30. Schools and services should confirm language support directly.
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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