Lilyfield - Rozelle

An assessment of population growth drivers in Lilyfield - Rozelle reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Lilyfield - Rozelle's population is around 14,118 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 294 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,824 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,152 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,921 persons per square kilometer. Lilyfield - Rozelle's growth rate of 2.1% since the census positions it within 1.3 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.4%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 66.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation. Lilyfield - Rozelle is expected to grow by 2,882 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 20.6% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Lilyfield - Rozelle when compared nationally

Lilyfield-Rozelle has seen approximately 68 residential properties approved annually. Between FY21-FY25342 homes were approved, with another 8 granted approval so far in FY26. This area has experienced population decline, suggesting new supply is meeting demand and providing good options for buyers.

The average construction cost of new properties is $1,219,000, indicating a focus on premium developments. In terms of commercial development, $49.3 million in approvals have been registered this financial year. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lilyfield-Rozelle has 64.0% more development activity per person, offering ample choice for buyers. Recent construction comprises 17.0% detached dwellings and 83.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a shift from the current 32.0% houses. This location has approximately 563 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. By 2041, Lilyfield-Rozelle is forecast to gain 2,916 residents.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Lilyfield - Rozelle has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 39 projects that could impact the area. Key projects include Rozelle Village Mixed-Use Precinct, Rozelle Village, Balmain Shores - Harbourwatch Building G, and The Bays Metro Station Development. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Lilyfield - Rozelle has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Lilyfield-Rozelle has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 5.2% as of June 2025, which is 1.0% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.6%. There were 8,773 residents in work during this period, with workforce participation at 70.2%, surpassing Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Professional & technical services have particularly high representation, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Conversely, retail trade shows lower representation at 6.5% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 3.6%, labour force grew by 4.2%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment grew by 2.6% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data as of Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%, favourably comparing to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lilyfield-Rozelle's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Lilyfield - Rozelle SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $84,339 and an average level of $122,994. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's levels of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $94,974 for median income and $138,504 for average income. The 2021 Census shows household, family and personal incomes in Lilyfield - Rozelle rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 98th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 39.8% of residents (5,618 people) fall into the $4000+ bracket, differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. A substantial presence of higher earners is indicated by 50.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly, suggesting strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 96th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Lilyfield - Rozelle displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Lilyfield-Rozelle, as per the latest Census, 32.4% of dwellings were houses, with 67.6% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas where 30.0% were houses and 70.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lilyfield-Rozelle was 27.2%, similar to the Sydney metro average. Dwellings were either mortgaged (33.4%) or rented (39.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,500, aligning with the Sydney metro average, while the median weekly rent was $600, also matching the Sydney metro figure. Nationally, Lilyfield-Rozelle's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,500 compared to Australia's average of $1,863. Rents in Lilyfield-Rozelle were substantially above the national average of $375 per week.

Lilyfield - Rozelle features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 66.4% of all households, including 30.3% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 33.6%, with lone person households at 29.4% and group households comprising 4.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

Lilyfield - Rozelle demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Lilyfield-Rozelle is significantly higher than national and state averages. As of 2016, 55.4% of residents aged 15 years and over held university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 34.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational pathways accounted for 21.5% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 10.9%.

Educational participation was notably high, with 27.5% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 9.2% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Lilyfield-Rozelle operates 46 active public transport stops, offering a mix of lightrail and bus services. These stops are served by 30 different routes, collectively facilitating 9,043 weekly passenger trips. Residential accessibility to these stops is rated excellent, with residents typically located 162 meters from the nearest stop.

Daily service frequency averages 1,291 trips across all routes, equating to approximately 196 weekly trips per individual stop.

Lilyfield - Rozelle's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Lilyfield-Rozelle shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 79% of the total population of 11,209 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.2 and 7.1% respectively. A total of 73.8% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 73.2%. As of the latest data, 14.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,056 people). Health outcomes among seniors align with those of the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Lilyfield - Rozelle was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Lilyfield-Rozelle had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 15.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 29.9% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 41.7%. Judaism was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, at 0.5% versus 0.7%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.3%), Australian (19.9%), and Irish (11.0%). Some ethnic groups showed notable variations: Hungarian was overrepresented at 0.5% (versus 0.4% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (versus 0.7%), and French at 0.8% (matching the regional percentage).

Lilyfield - Rozelle's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Lilyfield-Rozelle has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 45-54 age group is notably over-represented in Lilyfield-Rozelle at 16%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while those aged 15-24 are under-represented at 9.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 8.2% to 9.9% of the population. Conversely, the 35-44 age group has decreased from 17.9% to 16.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Lilyfield-Rozelle's age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 591 people (an 85% increase) from 698 to 1,290. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is projected to grow by a modest 1%, an increase of 19 people.