Lindfield - Roseville

Population growth drivers in Lindfield - Roseville are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Lindfield-Roseville's population is around 26,190 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,591 people (6.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,599 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 25,605 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 301 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,204 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Lindfield-Roseville's 6.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (4.4%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 91.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to grow by 3,014 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting recording a gain of 9.3% in total over the 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 FY2021 to FY2025624 homes were approved, with a further 50 approved in FY2026 so far. On average, 0.6 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these five years, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand and providing ample buyer choice while also allowing for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of new properties was $900,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY2026, commercial approvals totalled $168.4 million, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lindfield-Roseville has seen slightly more development activity, at 30.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This balance between buyer choice and support for current property values is maintained despite a recent slowdown in building activity. New building activity consists of 35.0% detached houses and 65.0% medium to high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

This shift from the area's existing housing stock (currently 64.0% houses) reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. With around 320 people per dwelling approval, Lindfield-Roseville shows a developing market with population forecasts indicating an increase of 2,429 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 54 projects that could impact this area. Notable ones include Transport Oriented Development & Rail Infrastructure - Lindfield Precinct, Bridgestone Projects Lindfield, Lindfield Village Hub, and Rosewood Residences. The following list details those most likely to be 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 notable representation in the technology sector. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 3.5%.

In this month, 13,433 residents are employed at a rate of 0.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, with workforce participation at 62.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.6 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Construction shows lower representation at 4.6% versus the regional average of 8.6%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3%, employment declined by 1.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points.

In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. As of Nov-25, 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 May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lindfield - Roseville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Lindfield - Roseville SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $67,122 and an average of $140,777. These figures are exceptionally high nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $75,586 (median) and $158,529 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Lindfield - Roseville's household, family, and personal incomes highly nationally, between the 91st and 97th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 40.1% of residents earn $4000+ weekly (10,502 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 the suburb. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income while residents rank within the 97th percentile for disposable income. 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

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), compared to Sydney metro's 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lindfield-Roseville was 40.8%, similar to Sydney metro, with the rest being mortgaged (34.4%) or rented (24.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,600, higher than Sydney metro's $3,500. Median weekly rent was $620, compared to Sydney metro's $630. Nationally, Lindfield-Roseville's 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 19.6%, consisting of lone person households at 17.6% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which aligns with Greater Sydney's 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

Educational attainment in Lindfield-Roseville shows significant surpassing of broader benchmarks. As of the latest data available, 60.1% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% state-wide. This educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead with 36.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 19.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%.

Vocational pathways account for 15.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, comprising advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (6.5%). Educational participation is notably 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.

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

The analysis of public transport in Lindfield-Roseville shows that there are currently 179 active transport stops operating. These include a mix of train stations and bus stops. The area is serviced by 109 individual routes, which together provide a total of 9,218 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 157 meters away from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 1,316 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 84% of the total population (22,104 people), compared to 79.6% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, affecting 5.9 and 5.5% of residents respectively, while 77.3% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.0% across Greater Sydney.

The area has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (4,706 people), which is lower than the 20.2% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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, accounting for 46.0% of the population. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.4% of Lindfield-Roseville's population.

The top three ancestry groups are English (21.9%), Chinese (20.1%), and Australian (17.9%). Notable differences exist in the representation of Korean (2.0% vs regional 2.3%), South African (0.8% vs 1.6%), and Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.4%) groups.

Lindfield - Roseville's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Lindfield-Roseville's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median of 38 years. The 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented in Lindfield-Roseville at 14.8%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 age cohort is under-represented at 8.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.8% to 15.5% of the population, while the 0 to 4 cohort has decreased from 4.8% to 3.8%. Demographic modeling indicates that Lindfield-Roseville's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 47%, adding 800 residents to reach 2,513. This demographic aging trend continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 69% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.