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 represents an increase of 1,712 people from the 2021 Census figure of 12,290. The change was inferred from an estimated resident population of 13,593 in June 2024 and an additional 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 in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 13.9% since the 2021 census exceeds both the state average (7.6%) and Greater Sydney, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.3% of overall population gains in recent periods for this area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to population projections, the area is expected to experience above median growth nationally, increasing by 2,754 persons to reach a total of 16,756 by 2041, reflecting an overall 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 FY-21 to FY-25, with a total of 692 homes approved during this period and an additional 10 approvals in FY-26. This results in an average of 3.1 new residents per year arriving for each dwelling constructed over the same period. Consequently, demand significantly outpaces new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average value of new dwellings developed is $148,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, there have been $3.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosebery - Beaconsfield has 108.0% more building activity per person, indicating ample choice for buyers despite recent moderation in development activity, which is significantly above the national average and indicative of robust developer interest. The new development consists of 5.0% detached dwellings and 95.0% townhouses or apartments, favouring compact living that offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With approximately 1140 people per dwelling approval, the location demonstrates an established market. Future projections estimate Rosebery - Beaconsfield to add 2,345 residents by 2041 based on current development patterns, suggesting that new housing supply should readily meet demand and potentially facilitate population growth beyond current projections.

Future projections show Rosebery - Beaconsfield adding 2,345 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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.

Rosebery - Beaconsfield has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified 44 projects potentially affecting the area. Notable initiatives include One Global Gallery (previously Eastlakes Live), Corio Group Seniors Living Rosebery, Green Square Town Centre, and 761-765 Botany Road Mixed Development. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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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 and an unemployment rate of 1.8% as of September 2025. It has 8,769 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 2.4% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is 74.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%.

Census responses show 54.6% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (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 alongside external job markets. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.3%, with employment decreasing by 1.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points.

In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labour force grow by 2.4%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosebery - Beaconsfield's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

The Rosebery - Beaconsfield SA2 has an extremely high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $65,234 and the average income stands at $80,975. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $71,014 (median) and $88,149 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Rosebery - Beaconsfield, between the 86th and 94th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 35.3% of residents (4,942 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. Notably, 37.6% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 21.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 78th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Rosebery - Beaconsfield features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Rosebery-Beaconsfield's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 15.6% houses and 84.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 lower-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 the remaining 37.6%, with lone person households at 27.3% and group households comprising 10.2%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 high, with 54.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%, indicating a significant educational advantage for the area. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification 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 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.7% and certificates accounting for 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 50 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that together facilitate 5,256 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 119 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most inhabitants commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 62% of residents, followed by trains at 12% and buses at 10%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.6, lower than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant 54.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 750 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 105 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's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 60% of the total population (8,331 people) have private health cover, which is exceptionally high. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.7% and 5.5% of residents respectively. A total of 82.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 8.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,134 people), which is lower than the 15.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 a high cultural diversity, with 44.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 53.6% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Rosebery-Beaconsfield, comprising 42.7% of people. However, Judaism is overrepresented, making up 1.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, Chinese is the top group at 16.8%, higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Other and English follow with 16.0% and 15.4% respectively. Notably, Russian (1.3%) and Spanish (1.0%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4% and 0.6%, while Greek is significantly higher at 5.3% versus the region's 1.9%.

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 younger than the Greater Sydney 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 has grown from 18.8% to 20.9% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 33.2% to 30.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Rosebery-Beaconsfield's age profile will evolve significantly. The 35 to 44 cohort is projected to grow by 38%, adding 1,113 residents to reach 4,036. The 0 to 4 age group shows more modest growth at 1%, adding only 5 residents.