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 Aug 2025. This shows an increase of 1,095 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,599. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates of 25,605 in June 2024 and 130 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,162 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Lindfield-Roseville's growth of 4.5% since the 2021 census exceeds the SA3 area's 4.0%, making it a growth leader in the region. 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 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with Lindfield-Roseville expected to grow by 3,014 persons to 2041, recording an overall gain of 11.4% 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 FY-21 to FY-25, around 624 homes were approved, with an additional nine approved in FY-26 as of now. The average population growth per dwelling built over these years was 0.6 people annually.

This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. New properties are constructed at an average value of $900,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $168.4 million, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lindfield-Roseville has slightly more development activity, at 30.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This balances buyer choice while supporting current property values, although building activity has slowed in recent years.

New building activity consists of 35.0% detached houses and 65.0% medium to high-density housing. This shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 64.0% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 320 people per dwelling approval, Lindfield-Roseville shows characteristics of a low-density area. Population forecasts indicate 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 affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 54 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones 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 notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.5%.

As of June 2025, 13,433 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 0.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 62.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance sectors. The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.6% versus the regional average of 8.6%. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3%, alongside a 1.2% employment decline, 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%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lindfield-Roseville's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Lindfield-Roseville's median income among taxpayers was $67,122 with an average of $140,777. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median would be approximately $75,586 and the average $158,529, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Census 2021 income data ranks Lindfield-Roseville's household, family, and personal incomes highly, between the 91st and 98th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that 40.1% of residents earn $4000+ weekly (10,303 residents), contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. A 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, with residents ranking within the 98th 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

In Lindfield-Roseville, as per the latest Census evaluation, 64.2% of dwellings were houses, with 35.8% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas where 68.8% were houses and 31.3% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Lindfield-Roseville was 40.8%, similar to the Sydney metro average, with mortgaged properties at 34.4% and rented ones at 24.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lindfield-Roseville was $3,600, higher than the Sydney metro average of $3,500. Median weekly rent in the area was $620, compared to the Sydney metro figure of $630. Nationally, Lindfield-Roseville's median monthly mortgage repayment is significantly higher at $1,863, and median weekly rent is substantially above the national average of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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%. 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

Educational attainment in Lindfield-Roseville is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 60.1% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 36.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational pathways account for 15.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, 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. As of the latest data (2016), there are 11 schools serving 3,996 students in Lindfield-Roseville. The area has an ICSEA score of 1157, placing local schools among the most advantaged nationally. There are 7 primary, 1 secondary, and 3 K-12 schools in the area. School places per 100 residents (15.6) fall below the regional average (20.6), indicating some students may attend schools outside Lindfield-Roseville. Note: for schools with 'n/a' enrolments, please refer to their parent campus.

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

Lindfield-Roseville's public transport system comprises 179 active stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 109 individual routes, facilitating 9,218 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically situated 157 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,316 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 51 weekly trips per 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 (21,685 people), compared to 79.6% across Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 5.9 and 5.5% of residents respectively, while 77.3% of residents 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 (4,617 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 high cultural diversity, with 34.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 41.5% born overseas. The predominant religion is Christianity, at 46.0%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.4% versus 2.5%.

Top ancestry groups are English (21.9%), Chinese (20.1%), and Australian (17.9%). Notable divergences include Korean being slightly overrepresented at 2.0%, South African underrepresented at 0.8% compared to the regional average of 1.6%, and Hungarian equally represented at 0.4%.

Lindfield - Roseville's median age exceeds 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. Compared to Greater Sydney, Lindfield-Roseville has a notably larger proportion of the 45-54 age group (14.8% locally) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.7%). According to the 2021 Census, the population share of those aged 15-24 increased from 12.8% to 15.5%, while the proportion of those aged 0-4 decreased from 4.8% to 3.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Lindfield-Roseville's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 50%, adding 832 residents to reach a total of 2,513. Residents aged 65 and older are projected to represent 64% of the population growth, while declines are anticipated for those aged 0-4 and 5-14 years.