VIC · Yarra Ranges Council
Seville, 3139
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Seville is a smaller suburban community in the Yarra Ranges area, home to around 2,559 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 96 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+30%), roughly 37.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 8 public transport stops within the suburb, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,559
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $2,144
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 39 of 885
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 69.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 55 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 96
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 52
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 37.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 160 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +29.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage9
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store6
- B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods8
- B49 Other Theft12
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order17
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 996
- Seville Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Douthie Rd/Warburton Hwy
- Paynes Rd/Warburton Hwy
- Seville PS/Warburton Hwy
- Seville PS/Warburton Hwy
- Seville War Memorial/Warburton Hwy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
42 planning-related records
2021· 18 proposals
September 2021
- Buildings and works to construct two outbuildings and earthworks greater than one metre145 DUCKS LANE SEVILLE 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling3/11 BRITTON ROAD SEVILLE 3139NOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works to construct a pavilion73-75 MONBULK-SEVILLE ROAD SEVILLE 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding31 MONBULK-SEVILLE ROAD SEVILLE 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Eight lot subdivision and vegetation removal30 RUSSELL ROAD SEVILLE 3139NOD issued by a delegate
June 2021
- Buildings and works to construct a deck25 Wallace RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to extend and existing dwelling25 KOALA ROAD SEVILLE 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding60 Ducks LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding20 CONNORS LANE SEVILLE 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and outbuilding55 DUCKS LANE SEVILLE 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Redevelopment of existing recreation oval, associated earthworks and vegetation removal20-28 MONBULK-SEVILLE ROAD SEVILLE 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling754 WARBURTON HIGHWAY SEVILLE 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding338 Victoria RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling18 WINIFRED STREET SEVILLE 3139Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Variation to restriction on title PS803838N27A Monbulk-Seville RoadWithdrawn
- Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling70 Connors LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding31 Monbulk-Seville RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling23 Railway RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 22 proposals
December 2020
- Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding48 Monbulk-Seville RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for market and place of assembly10 DOUTHIE ROAD SEVILLE 3139Refusal issued by a delegate
November 2020
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling15 Seymour StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a front fence619 Warburton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling39 English StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Use of the land for the sale of packaged liquor5/585 Warburton HighwayNOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding55 Ducks LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to extend and existing dwelling7 Ducol CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- The application seeks permission for Three (3) lot subdivision, removal of carriage way easement, associated vegetation removal from the subject site and on the road reserve and associated earthworks.11 Seymour StreetNOD issued by a delegate
July 2020
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling25 English StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Seven lot subdivision, vegetation removal and creation of an easement39 English StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to extend an outbuilding818 Warburton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Buildings and works to construct a carport and pergola185 Connors LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of a replacement dwelling, buildings and works to construct outbuildings, extend existing outbuilding590 VICTORIA ROAD SEVILLE 3139In progress
May 2020
- Buildings and works to construct two (2) outbuildings330 Victoria RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (replacement), alter existing dwelling to an outbuilding and construct two outbuildings43 Monbulk-Seville RoadNOD issued by a delegate
- Two lot subdivision, creation of carriageway easement and associated vegetation removal8-10 Tilanbi CloseNOD issued by a delegate
April 2020
- Buildings and works to construct a toilet block2-10A Monbulk-Seville RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of dwelling and buildings and works to construct a farm shed685 Beenak RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and earthworks greater than one metre55 DUCKS LANE SEVILLE 3139Withdrawn
March 2020
- Two Lot Subdivision and vegetation removal19 Valley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding20 Lanning CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Amanda Court ReservePark
- Belair Close ReservePark
- Hickman Place ReservePark
- Seville Centenary ParkPark
- Seymour Street ReservePark
- Valley ReservePark
- Wandin Yallock G65 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Warburton Highway ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Seville DentalWarburton Highwaydentist
- Seville Village PharmacyWarburton Highwaypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Seville PreschoolLink Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 26
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 43.9/100
- National rank
- 2559th in Australia
- State rank
- 512th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #118 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #297 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- B21 Criminal Damagecrime9
- B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime6
- B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goodscrime8
- B49 Other Theftcrime12
- E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime17
- Seville PreschoolchildcareLink Roadkindergarten
- Seville DentalhealthWarburton Highwaydentist
- Seville Village PharmacyhealthWarburton Highwaypharmacy
- Amanda Court Reservegovernmentpark
- Belair Close Reservegovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
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