Lindfield - Roseville

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

Lindfield-Roseville's population is approximately 26,072 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,473 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,599. The growth was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 25,620 in June 2025 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 2,194 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Lindfield-Roseville's growth rate of 6.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA3 area (4.4%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 95.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate a population increase just below the median statistical areas nationally by 2041, with Lindfield-Roseville expected to grow by 2,636 persons, reflecting an 8.4% gain over the 16-year period.

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 65 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 0.6 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years.

This pace suggests that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new properties is around $565,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26 alone, commercial approvals totaling $168.4 million have been registered, reflecting 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.

However, building activity has slowed in recent years. New building activity shows a mix 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 exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. Population forecasts indicate that Lindfield - Roseville will gain approximately 2,184 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given 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 top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 53 potential impactful projects. Notable ones include Transport Oriented Development - Lindfield Precinct, Bridgestone Projects Lindfield, Lindfield Village Hub, and Rosewood Residences. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Lindfield - Roseville ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Lindfield - Roseville has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 3.0% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.1%.

As of that date, 13,363 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Lindfield - Roseville was 65.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 63.1% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

The area showed strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, while construction had lower representation at 4.6% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.1%, labour force increased by 1.1%, and unemployment remained essentially unchanged. Greater Sydney recorded higher growth rates with employment increasing by 2.2% and labour force by 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, 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 employment should increase by 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

The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that Lindfield - Roseville SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $69,395 and an average income of $134,422. This places it exceptionally high nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,030. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest approximately $76,557 (median) and $148,294 (average) as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 shows that Lindfield - Roseville's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 97th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 40.1% earning $4000+ weekly (10,454 residents), contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. This indicates strong economic capacity throughout the suburb, with 51.7% of residents earning above $3,000/week. Housing accounts for 14.1% of income, and 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Lindfield-Roseville, as per the latest Census, 64.2% of dwellings were houses, with 35.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas' 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lindfield-Roseville stood at 40.8%, with mortgaged properties at 34.4% and rented ones at 24.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,600, exceeding Sydney's average of $2,427. Weekly rent was recorded at $620, compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Lindfield-Roseville's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Lindfield - Roseville features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average 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%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 60.1% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% statewide (NSW). This educational advantage indicates strong potential for knowledge-based opportunities in the area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 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, with advanced diplomas making up 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

Analysis of public transportation in Lindfield-Roseville reveals 191 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services, with 109 individual routes collectively providing 11,380 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 158 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. The dominant mode of transportation remains cars at 74%, followed by train at 15% and walking at 4%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 63.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,625 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 59 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

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

AreaSearch's assessment of Lindfield-Roseville shows excellent health outcomes. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 82% of the total population (21,248 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 5.9% and 5.5% of residents respectively. 77.3% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The area has 18.2% of residents aged 65 and over (4,737 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with 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's cultural diversity is notable, with 34.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 41.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 46.0% of Lindfield-Roseville's population. Judaism, however, is overrepresented at 1.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%.

The top ancestry groups are English (21.9%), Chinese (20.1%), and Australian (17.9%). Notably, Korean (2.0% vs regional 1.1%), South Australian (0.8% vs 0.5%), and Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%) groups are also overrepresented.

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

Lindfield - Roseville's median age is 41 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. The 15-24 cohort is notably over-represented at 15.8%, while the 25-34 cohort is under-represented at 9.1%. Post the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group grew from 12.8% to 15.8%, and the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 5.6% to 6.8%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort declined from 4.8% to 3.4%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 15.5% to 14.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Lindfield - Roseville's age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 96%, adding 720 residents to reach 1,471. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 71% of anticipated population growth, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are projected to decline.