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Seville Grove
4 km²
A young population defines Seville Grove, where the typical resident is just 31 years old. This community is notably family-oriented, with children under 15 making up 26.9% of the population—a figure well above the national average. Many residents were born overseas and the area is home to a diverse mix of cultures and languages. Large households are common here, reflecting a place geared toward raising families in spacious detached homes.
Seville Grove has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 24 schools serve Seville Grove.
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Residents are noticeably younger than in the rest of the state, with 26.9% of people under 15. This is a stark contrast to the senior population, as those aged 65 and over make up only 7.1%, which is far below the national figure.
People born overseas make up 32.2% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are most common, though there is also a significant Filipino presence.
The area is linguistically diverse, with 23.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than in most similar areas and well above the state average.
About 42.3% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.5%.
The area has a lower proportion of university degrees than most, with 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical household weekly income is $1,739, which is about the same as the national figure. However, only 13.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well below the state average.
Mental health conditions are reported by 9.2% of residents, which is higher than most areas. Other long-term health conditions are slightly lower than the national average.
Childcare is a major focus here, with 35.0% of people providing unpaid care for children, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas.
The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 17. Unemployment among this group is 25.6%, which is far above the national rate of 12.3%.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 94.4% of dwellings being detached. Most homes are large, and 95.7% have three or more bedrooms, though far fewer people own their homes outright compared to the state average.
Most people rely on cars, but the area has a high number of public transport stops. Only 3.4% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.
The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 34.9% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.7% of the population.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with 67.3% of adults active in the labour market. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is higher than the state average.
Every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. However, only about half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.