Seville
At 21.38 square kilometres with only 2,559 residents, Seville sits in the Yarra Valley fringe as one of Victoria's lower-density owner-occupier suburbs, where 100% of dwellings are separate houses and 90.8% of workers commute by car. Household income ranks in the 81.7th percentile nationally, yet the suburb scores decile 5 on IEO, meaning education and occupation levels sit near the national midpoint despite the income advantage. The median house price of $851,000 has more than doubled from $400,000 in 2013, a 112.8% cumulative gain over 14 years, making this a long-run capital growth story rather than a yield play.
Population
2,559
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,144/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
3
Median House
$851K
Apr-Jun 2024
The median house price of $851,000 as of Apr-Jun 2024 reflects a 112.8% rise from $400,000 in 2013, a CAGR of 5.5% over 14 years. That is considerably above typical savings growth. Every dwelling in Seville is a separate house, so buyers face no apartment compromise, and 43.4% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, catering to families. The mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 21.0%, below the 30% stress threshold, meaning typical buyers here manage repayments more comfortably than the national average. Monthly mortgage repayments run around $1,950. Owner-occupiers dominate strongly: 32.4% own outright and 58.5% hold a mortgage, leaving renters at just 9.1%, lower than state norms.
For Buyers
The median house price of $851,000 as of Apr-Jun 2024 reflects a 112.8% rise from $400,000 in 2013, a CAGR of 5.5% over 14 years. That is considerably above typical savings growth. Every dwelling in Seville is a separate house, so buyers face no apartment compromise, and 43.4% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, catering to families. The mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 21.0%, below the 30% stress threshold, meaning typical buyers here manage repayments more comfortably than the national average. Monthly mortgage repayments run around $1,950. Owner-occupiers dominate strongly: 32.4% own outright and 58.5% hold a mortgage, leaving renters at just 9.1%, lower than state norms.
For Investors
Seville's investment case is thin on yield but stronger on capital growth history. Weekly rent of $369 against an $851,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.3%, below typical investor targets. The vacancy rate is 4.4%, elevated for a small rental pool, reflecting modest tenant demand in this owner-dominated suburb where only 9.1% of households rent. Development activity is light at 3 applications in the past 12 months, all subdivision permits rather than new dwelling additions, so supply pressure is minimal. Population grew 23.8% over the last decade and forecasts point to continued annual growth near 1.96%, driven by overseas migration of approximately 146 arrivals per year, which supports long-term demand for detached housing in the Yarra Valley corridor.
Development Activity
Total DAs
3
Last 12 Months
3
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Seville iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Seville Primary School
Prep-6 · 163 students
Demographics
Seville skews slightly younger than national: the median age of 37 is 3.0 years below the national figure. The overseas-born share of 10.8% runs 10.8 percentage points below national, consistent with the Anglo-leaning ancestry profile where English (1,142), Irish (300) and Scottish (281) are the top three groups. University qualifications sit at 19.1%, which is 11.0 points below the national rate, reflecting a workforce concentrated in trade-based industries rather than professional services. Average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above national, pointing to larger family units. Couples with children make up the dominant household type at 1,011 families, with 86.8% of residents remaining in the same address over the measured period, indicating very low residential turnover.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
All 100% of dwellings in Seville are separate houses, compared to the much more mixed national stock. The bedroom distribution skews large: 49.3% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 43.4% have 4 or more, with only 6.6% at 2 bedrooms. Prices climbed from a trough of $397,500 in 2014 to $851,000 by Apr-Jun 2024, a 112.8% cumulative gain. The peak was $871,500 in Jan-Mar 2024, so the current median sits 2.4% below that peak. Outright ownership at 32.4% and mortgage holders at 58.5% together give a 90.9% owner-occupier rate, well above national averages. Rent-to-income at 17.2% and mortgage-to-income at 21.0% both sit below stress levels, meaning housing costs are manageable relative to local incomes.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$369
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$900
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
39
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.0%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.2%
Couples, no children
2,242
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is by far the dominant local industry at 21.1% of workers (183 people), followed by Healthcare at 15.9% (138) and Education at 11.5% (100). This trade-heavy profile explains why university qualifications at 19.1% run below national averages despite household incomes in the 81.7th percentile nationally. Managers (194), Clerical/Admin (191) and Professionals (189) are the top occupations in roughly equal numbers. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, with a full-time employment rate of 63.0% and a participation rate of 66.5%. The IRSD decile of 8 places Seville in the upper tier for relative advantage, while the IER decile of 9 signals strong economic resources, reflecting high home ownership and family wealth despite the mid-tier education profile.
Unemployment
3.0%
Labour Force
13,770
Unemployed
407
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.0%
Part-time
33.4%
Participation
66.5%
Employed
1,298
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.1%
Postgraduate
3.8%
Born Overseas
10.8%
Dwellings
839
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near total: 90.8% of workers drive, and only 1.0% use public transport, making private vehicle ownership a practical necessity rather than a choice compared to most metro suburbs. Seville has a crime rate of 34.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 89 total recorded offences, of which 40 fall under property and deception and 23 under crimes against the person. The IRSAD decile of 6 places the suburb in the upper-middle tier nationally for overall advantage. Volunteering runs at 17.8%, above typical suburban rates. No schools are recorded within the Seville boundary in this dataset, meaning families rely on nearby Yarra Valley schools. The 4.8% needing daily assistance is modest and consistent with the relatively young median age of 37.
Drive
90.8%
Public Transport
1.0%
Walk / Cycle
3.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.96%/yr
(+255 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 23.8% over the past decade and the current base of approximately 12,981 (the SA2 area including Seville) is forecast to reach around 14,488 by 2031 under the medium scenario, adding roughly 255 residents per year. Annual growth of 1.96% exceeds the national population growth rate. The primary growth driver is overseas migration, averaging a net 146 arrivals annually, while internal migration is marginally negative at minus 7 per year. The gentrification stage reads early signs, with signals including a 35% population increase since 2011 and a rising professional share, though the score of 27 indicates this is just beginning rather than well advanced. Rent growth of 3.1% and mixed affordability trends suggest the suburb is attracting younger family buyers priced out of closer suburbs.
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%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
89
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
34.8
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Seville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seville a good suburb to live in?
Seville suits families wanting large detached homes in a low-density rural-fringe setting. Every dwelling is a separate house, 43.4% with 4 or more bedrooms, and housing costs are manageable with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.0%. The IRSAD decile of 6 places it in the upper-middle tier nationally. The main trade-off is near-total car dependence: only 1.0% of workers use public transport.
What is the median house price in Seville?
The median house price in Seville was $851,000 as of Apr-Jun 2024, up 112.8% from $400,000 in 2013. The CAGR over 14 years is 5.5%. The peak was $871,500 in Jan-Mar 2024, so current prices are 2.4% below that peak. Weekly rent averages $369 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $1,950.
What schools are in Seville?
No schools are recorded inside the Seville boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in the surrounding Yarra Valley area. University qualifications among local residents sit at 19.1%, which is 11.0 points below the national figure, consistent with a trade and construction-oriented workforce rather than a professional one.
Is Seville safe?
Seville recorded 89 total offences with a crime rate of 34.8 per 1,000 residents. The largest category was property and deception offences at 40 incidents, followed by crimes against the person at 23. The IRSD decile of 8 places Seville in the upper tier for relative advantage nationally, associated with lower deprivation and generally lower crime environments.
Is Seville good for property investment?
Capital growth is the primary case: the median rose 112.8% from $400,000 in 2013 to $851,000 in 2024, a CAGR of 5.5%. Yield is modest, with weekly rent of $369 implying roughly 2.3% gross against the current median. The vacancy rate of 4.4% is elevated for a small rental market where only 9.1% of households rent. Annual population growth of 1.96% supports long-term demand.
How is Seville's population changing?
Population grew 23.8% over the past decade. The SA2 area containing Seville had about 12,981 residents in 2025 and is forecast to reach around 14,488 by 2031 under a medium-growth scenario, adding roughly 255 people per year at 1.96% annually. Overseas migration at a net 146 arrivals per year is the main driver, while internal migration is marginally negative.
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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