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Seville

VIC 3139 • Greater Melbourne

2,559
Population (2021)
$111,488
Median Household Income
21.38 km²
Area
$369/wk
Median Rent
Semi-RuralLeafyWine CountryFamily-FriendlyYarra Valley

About Seville

Seville is an urban locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire, situated approximately 55 kilometres east of Melbourne's CBD in the scenic Yarra Valley foothills at an elevation of 207 metres. With a population of 2,559 and a relatively young median age of 37, Seville attracts a mix of young families, professionals seeking a tree-change lifestyle, and long-established rural residents. The suburb has a median household income of around $2,144 per week and sits within a renowned wine, cider, and cool-climate produce region that forms part of the broader Yarra Valley tourist corridor.

Residents of Seville enjoy the relaxed Yarra Valley lifestyle, with cellar doors, farm gates, orchards, and scenic walking and cycling tracks close to home. The Maroondah Highway is the main arterial road connecting the area to Melbourne, though peak-hour traffic can be slow through the ranges. Seville has a small local shopping strip and general store, while larger retail needs are met at Lilydale, approximately 15 kilometres to the west. Bus services connect Seville to Lilydale station on Metro's Lilydale Line, though most residents commute by car and value the semi-rural character, natural beauty, and strong sense of community that the Yarra Ranges offers.

Seville falls under postcode 3139 and is governed by Yarra Ranges Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Evelyn (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3139
Urban Area
Yarra Ranges
LGA / Council
Yarra Ranges
Federal Electorate
Casey
State Electorate
Evelyn (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.80°, 145.47°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
21.38 km²
Elevation
207m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Seville for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$885K
5 sales · ▲ 4% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$369
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
37 years

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lilydale
14 km
N/A – bus or drive required

Bus Services

  • Yarra Valley bus services — Lilydale Station 25-35 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
55 km
By Train
Bus to Lilydale then ~55-65 min on Lilydale Line to Flinders Street
By Car (Peak)
70-90 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50-65 min

🛣️ Maroondah Highway is the main route west; traffic through the Ranges can be heavy in peak hours

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Seville is a rural-fringe locality where a car is needed for nearly all daily activities; the small local strip covers basics only

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Yarra Ranges Local Government Area, which contains Seville. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
167.8 / 100k
2yr Up 31.2% 10yr Down 31.6%
Motor vehicle theft
125.6 / 100k
2yr Up 134.4% 10yr Down 27.5%
Non-FV assault
174.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 23.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
5 / 100k
2yr Up 294.5% 10yr Up 286.0%
Steal from vehicle
374.2 / 100k
2yr Up 85.0% 10yr Down 14.5%
View all offence subgroups for Yarra Ranges →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,378
Census 2021
2,559
▲ 7.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$36,088
Personal Income 2021
$46,800
▲ 29.7% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$46,800 / yr
$900/wk
Household
$111,488 / yr
$2144/wk
Family
$117,780 / yr
$2265/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,201
Born Overseas 267

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 97
  • 2. New Zealand 22
  • 3. Netherlands 18
  • 4. Germany 16
  • 5. Italy 12
  • 6. South Africa 10
  • 7. United States 9
  • 8. Ireland 7
  • 9. Scotland 7
  • 10. China 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,142
Australian 1,119
Irish 300
Scottish 281
Dutch 160
German 141
Italian 130
Chinese 29
Australian Aboriginal 19
Welsh 19

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,667
Both parents born in Australia
422
Both parents born overseas
377
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
56.0%
Christianity
37.0%
Buddhism
1.0%
Hinduism
0.2%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
162 (6.3%)
5-14 years
375 (14.7%)
15-19 years
165 (6.4%)
20-24 years
161 (6.3%)
25-34 years
327 (12.8%)
35-44 years
318 (12.4%)
45-54 years
347 (13.6%)
55-64 years
350 (13.7%)
65-74 years
215 (8.4%)
75-84 years
109 (4.3%)
85+ years
24 (0.9%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seville known for? +

Seville is known for its setting in the Yarra Valley wine and produce region, surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and farm gates. The suburb is part of a popular tourist corridor and offers a relaxed semi-rural lifestyle with easy access to the natural beauty of the Yarra Ranges.

How far is Seville from Melbourne CBD? +

Seville is approximately 55 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD. The drive takes around 50–65 minutes off-peak and 70–90 minutes in peak hour via the Maroondah Highway.

Does Seville have public transport? +

Seville is served by bus routes connecting to Lilydale Station (approximately 14km west), where Metro Trains run into Melbourne on the Lilydale Line. The overall commute by public transport takes around 90 minutes to the CBD; most residents drive.

What is the population of Seville? +

According to the 2021 Census, Seville has a population of 2,559 residents with a median age of 37 — relatively young for a rural-fringe suburb — reflecting its appeal to young families and tree-changers.

Is Seville a good place to live? +

Seville suits those seeking a semi-rural lifestyle in the picturesque Yarra Valley, with wine country, natural scenery, and a strong community as key drawcards. It is best suited to remote workers or those willing to make the commute to Melbourne, as it is largely car-dependent.

What is the postcode for Seville? +

The postcode for Seville, Victoria is 3139.

What is the average income in Seville? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Seville is about $900 per week (around $46,800 per year). The median household income is $2,144 per week and the median family income is $2,265 per week.

What is the median house price in Seville? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $885,000, up 4% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Seville? +

The median age in Seville is 37. The largest age group is 5–14 (375 residents, around 15%). Around 27% of residents are under 20 and about 14% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Seville a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Seville is part of the Yarra Ranges LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Seville? +

In Seville, the median weekly rent is $369, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950 (2021 Census).