Lindfield - Roseville
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Lindfield - Roseville are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Lindfield-Roseville's population is 25,694 as of August 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 1,095 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 24,599. The increase is inferred from the ABS's estimated resident population of 25,605 in June 2024 and an additional 130 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density of 2,162 persons per square kilometer, higher than national averages. Lindfield-Roseville's growth rate of 4.5% since the Census exceeded the SA3 area's average of 4.0%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.9% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 using 2021 as the base year. These projections estimate Lindfield-Roseville's population to increase by 3,014 persons to 2041, a gain of 11.4% over those 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Lindfield - Roseville recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Lindfield-Roseville has seen approximately 124 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 624 homes were approved, with an additional nine approved so far in FY-26. On average, 0.6 people moved to the area for each dwelling built during this period.

This indicates that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of these properties was around $900,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market by developers. In FY-26 alone, $168.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lindfield-Roseville has seen slightly more development, with 30.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This balance supports buyer choice while maintaining current property values.

New building activity shows a skew towards compact living, with 65.0% medium and high-density housing approvals compared to 35.0% detached houses. This shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 64.0% houses) offers affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 320 people per dwelling approval, Lindfield-Roseville exhibits characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts indicate that Lindfield-Roseville will gain approximately 2,925 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Lindfield - Roseville has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 51 projects that could impact this region. Notable initiatives include Transport Oriented Development & Rail Infrastructure - Lindfield Precinct, Bridgestone Projects Lindfield, Lindfield Village Hub, and Lindfield Village Living. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Lindfield - Roseville presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.5%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Lindfield - Roseville has a highly educated workforce with a notable presence in the technology sector. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 3.5%, which is 0.7% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Of the 13,433 residents employed, many work in professional & technical (with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors. However, construction shows lower representation at 4.6% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3%, employment declined by 1.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%.

As of Sep-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%, compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.5% and national employment growth of 0.26%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but applying these projections to Lindfield - Roseville's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Lindfield - Roseville's median income among taxpayers is $67,122, with an average of $140,777. Nationally, this is exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $74,237 (median) and $155,699 (average) as of March 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Lindfield - Roseville, between the 91st and 98th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 40.1% earning $4000+ weekly (10,303 residents), contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (51.7% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 98th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Lindfield - Roseville displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Lindfield-Roseville, as per the latest Census, consisted of 64.2% houses and 35.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas which had 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lindfield-Roseville stood at 40.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.4% and rented ones at 24.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,600, higher than the Sydney metro average of $3,500. The median weekly rent in Lindfield-Roseville was $620, compared to the Sydney metro average of $630. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Lindfield - Roseville features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 80.4% of all households, including 46.4% couples with children, 24.3% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.6%, with lone person households at 17.6% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

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

In Lindfield - Roseville, a significant proportion of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications. This figure stands at 60.1%, which is higher than the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. The majority of these qualifications are bachelor degrees (36.2%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational pathways account for 15.7%, with advanced diplomas making up 9.2% and certificates 6.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 7.6% pursuing tertiary education. The area has 11 schools serving a total of 3,996 students. These schools demonstrate high educational performance (ICSEA: 1157), placing them among the most advantaged nationally. There are 7 primary, 1 secondary, and 3 K-12 schools in the area. However, the school places per 100 residents (15.6) fall below the regional average (20.6), indicating that some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Lindfield-Roseville has 179 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 109 individual routes operating in total.

They provide 9,218 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility rating for transport is excellent; residents are typically located just 157 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 1,316 trips per day across all routes. This equates to about 51 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Lindfield-Roseville, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 84% of the total population (21,685 people) has private health cover, compared to 79.6% across Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 5.9 and 5.5% of residents respectively.

A significant proportion, 77.3%, report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 76.0% in Greater Sydney. The area has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (4,617 people), lower than the 20.2% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors align closely with those of the general population.

Lindfield - Roseville is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Lindfield-Roseville has a high level of cultural diversity, with 34.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 41.5% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Lindfield-Roseville, comprising 46.0% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 1.4% versus 2.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (21.9%), Chinese (20.1%), and Australian (17.9%). Korean is notably overrepresented at 2.0%, South African at 0.8%, and Hungarian at 0.4%, compared to regional averages.

Lindfield - Roseville's median age exceeds the national pattern

Lindfield-Roseville has a median age of 41 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 45-54 age group is notably larger in Lindfield-Roseville at 14.8%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 age group is smaller at 8.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.8% to 15.5% of the population, while the 0-4 age group has decreased from 4.8% to 3.8%. By 2041, Lindfield-Roseville's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 50%, adding 832 residents to reach a total of 2,513. The population growth will predominantly come from residents aged 65 and older, who represent 64% of the anticipated growth. Conversely, populations in the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decline.