Rosebery - Beaconsfield

Rosebery - Beaconsfield lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Rosebery - Beaconsfield's population is approximately 14,002 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 1,712 people, an increase of 13.9% since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 12,290. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,593 in June 2024 and the addition of 231 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 8,537 persons per square kilometer, placing Rosebery - Beaconsfield among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The region's growth rate of 13.9% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area averages, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.3% 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. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 using the 2021 Census as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to population projections, statistical areas across the nation are expected to experience above median growth, with Rosebery - Beaconsfield projected to increase by 2,754 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 16.8% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Rosebery - Beaconsfield when compared nationally

Rosebery - Beaconsfield has averaged approximately 138 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25. A total of 692 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 10 approved so far in FY26. This area has seen an average of 3.1 new residents arriving per year for each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating a significant demand exceeding supply.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $1,008,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen $3.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosebery - Beaconsfield has 108.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers ample choice despite recent moderation in development activity. This high level of developer interest is significantly above the national average. New developments consist of 5.0% detached dwellings and 95.0% townhouses or apartments, catering to affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The location has approximately 1140 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Rosebery - Beaconsfield is projected to add 2,345 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 44 potential impact projects. Key initiatives include Eastlakes Live, Corio Group Seniors Living Rosebery, Green Square Town Centre, and 761-765 Botany Road Mixed Development. Relevant projects are listed below for further detail.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Rosebery - Beaconsfield performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Rosebery - Beaconsfield has an educated workforce with a notable technology sector presence. Its unemployment rate is 1.7%.

Over the past year, employment stability has been relatively consistent. As of June 2025, 9,091 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 72.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical services (1.4 times the regional average), health care & social assistance (10.3%), and finance & insurance sectors.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work, suggesting local employment opportunities exist but may be limited. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 0.5%, while labour force grew by 0.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% during the same period. State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosebery - Beaconsfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation and does not account for local population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Rosebery - Beaconsfield SA2 had a high national income level according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers was $61,582 and the average income stood at $78,647. These figures compared with Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $69,347 (median) and $88,564 (average). Census data revealed that household, family, and personal incomes all ranked highly in Rosebery - Beaconsfield, between the 86th and 94th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile showed that the majority of residents, 35.3% or 4,942 people, earned within the $1,500 to $2,999 bracket weekly, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% occupied this range. Notably, 37.6% earned above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity pockets driving local economic activity. High housing costs consumed 21.1% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 78th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

Rosebery - Beaconsfield features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Rosebery-Beaconsfield, as per the latest Census evaluation, 15.6% of dwellings were houses while 84.4% consisted of other types like semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas, where only 2.3% were houses and 97.7% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosebery-Beaconsfield stood at 16.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented ones at 55.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,705. Weekly rent in the area was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Rosebery-Beaconsfield's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Rosebery - Beaconsfield features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 62.4% of all households, including 21.1% couples with children, 33.8% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for 37.6%, with lone person households at 27.3% and group households comprising 10.2%. The median household size is 2.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 1.9.

Rosebery - Beaconsfield shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Rosebery-Beaconsfield is notably higher than national and state averages. As of the latest data, 54.5% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common type of qualification held by residents at 35.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%.

Vocational pathways account for 22.4% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, with advanced diplomas making up 10.7% and certificates 11.7%. Educational participation is high in the area, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.8% in tertiary education, 4.5% in primary education, and 3.0% pursuing secondary education.

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

Rosebery-Beaconsfield has 38 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that together facilitate 4968 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically residing just 120 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 709 daily trips across all routes, which equates to about 130 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Rosebery-Beaconsfield shows excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Approximately 59% (8,317 people) have private health cover, compared to 69.7% in Greater Sydney.

Mental health issues and asthma are most prevalent at 5.7% and 5.5%, respectively. About 82.4% report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 77.4%. The area has 8.1% (1,134 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 9.7%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

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

Rosebery-Beaconsfield has high cultural diversity, with 44.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 53.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 42.7%. Judaism is overrepresented, comprising 1.6%, compared to 1.1% in Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestral groups are Chinese (16.8%), Other (16.0%), and English (15.4%). Notably, Russian (1.3%) and Greek (5.3%) are overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.8% and 1.5%, respectively.

Rosebery - Beaconsfield hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Rosebery-Beaconsfield's median age is 32 years, which is materially younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosebery-Beaconsfield has a higher concentration of 25-34 year-olds at 30.4%, but fewer 5-14 year-olds at 5.8%. This 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group grew from 18.8% to 20.9% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 33.2% to 30.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that Rosebery-Beaconsfield's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 35 to 44 cohort is projected to grow by 38%, adding 1,113 residents to reach a total of 4,036. The 0 to 4 age group is projected to grow at a more modest rate of 1%, adding only 5 residents.