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

According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Rosebery - Beaconsfield is estimated at 13,993 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,703 individuals (13.9%) compared to the 12,290 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 13,993 plus 228 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. With a density of 8,532 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the top 10% of all areas assessed nationwide, indicating high land demand. The growth rate of 13.9% since the 2021 census outperformed both the state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney, establishing the area as a regional growth leader. This population expansion was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 76.5% of total gains in recent times.

AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Cohort-specific growth rates derived from these sources are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic trends, the area is anticipated to register population growth above the national median, increasing by 2,633 persons by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP numbers, which represents a total increase of 18.8% over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Rosebery - Beaconsfield when compared nationally

Rosebery - Beaconsfield has seen approximately 138 residential building approvals annually, summing to 692 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26157 approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 2.7 people entered the area for every new dwelling built, pointing to steady demand that supports property values. The average construction cost for new homes stands at $148,000, which is below regional averages and provides more affordable options for home buyers. Furthermore, commercial approvals reached $3.9 million this financial year, highlighting that the area remains predominantly residential.

When compared to Greater Sydney, Rosebery - Beaconsfield records 98.0% more new home approvals per capita, offering increased options for buyers despite a recent slowdown in building activity. This construction rate is substantially higher than the national average, showing strong developer engagement. New projects consist of 5.0% detached houses and 95.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density options offers affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. The ratio of roughly 1167 people per dwelling approval characterizes Rosebery - Beaconsfield as a highly established market.

Looking forward, the population of Rosebery - Beaconsfield is projected to rise by 2,633 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. The current rate of construction suggests housing supply will match demand, establishing beneficial terms for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.

Rosebery - Beaconsfield has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning schemes significantly affect regional outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 43 projects expected to impact the locality. Key developments include One Global Gallery (formerly Eastlakes Live), Corio Group Seniors Living Rosebery, Green Square Town Centre, and the 761-765 Botany Road Mixed Development, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.

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

The local workforce in Rosebery - Beaconsfield is highly educated, with substantial representation in the technology sector, an unemployment rate of only 1.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.2% over the last year. Employed residents numbered 8,926 as of March 2026, while the unemployment rate was 2.7% lower than the 4.1% rate in Greater Sydney. Workforce participation was recorded at 72.7%, compared to 69.1% for Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that 54.6% of residents worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.

The primary employment sectors for residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Professional & technical services show a strong concentration, with local representation reaching 1.4 times the regional proportion. In contrast, health care & social assistance is underrepresented at 10.3% compared to 14.1% regionally. Although local employment is available, the ratio of Census working population to local residents suggests a significant portion of the workforce travels outside the area for employment.

AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 1.2% and the labor force expanded by 0.9%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, with a slight decline in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for future employment trends in Rosebery - Beaconsfield. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary across different sectors. Applying these projections to the employment profile of Rosebery - Beaconsfield indicates a local employment increase of 7.1% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population projections.

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

Postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows a median taxpayer income of $65,234 and an average income of $80,975 in the Rosebery - Beaconsfield SA2, representing some of the highest figures in Australia and contrasting with Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 rise to approximately $71,966 for the median and $89,332 for the average. Census data places household, family, and personal incomes in the 86th to 94th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket is the most common, accounting for 35.3% of residents (4,939 people), comparable to the broader region where this bracket represents 30.9%. The high proportion of high-income earners (37.6% earning over $3,000/week) indicates strong financial capacity in Rosebery - Beaconsfield. Housing costs account for 21.1% of income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income at the 78th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area's income 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

According to the latest Census, residential structures in Rosebery - Beaconsfield consisted of 15.6% houses and 84.4% other options like semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosebery - Beaconsfield was lower than the Sydney metro average at 16.7%, with 28.2% of homes mortgaged and 55.1% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Sydney metro average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent was $600, compared to regional averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, mortgage payments in Rosebery - Beaconsfield exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households represent 62.4% of the total in the area, consisting of 21.1% couples with children, 33.8% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for 37.6% of dwellings, with single person households representing 27.3% and group households making up 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 levels in Rosebery - Beaconsfield are higher than broader averages, with 54.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational trend prepares the local population for knowledge-driven jobs. Bachelor degrees represent 35.0% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 17.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational education represents 22.4% of qualifications for those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 11.7%.

Participation in education is high, with 27.6% of the population enrolled in study. This includes 12.8% in tertiary programs, 4.5% in primary schools, and 3.0% in secondary schools.

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

Public transport analysis shows 50 active bus stops operating in Rosebery - Beaconsfield across 17 routes, providing a total of 5,256 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is high, with residents living an average of 119 meters from their closest stop. As a residential area, most workers commute outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 62%, followed by trains at 12% and buses at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 cars per household, which is below the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows 54.6% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

Services average 750 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 105 weekly journeys per stop.

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

Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and chronic disease data, health outcomes in Rosebery - Beaconsfield are strong, showing low rates of common illnesses across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, held by approximately 60% of the population (8,325 people).

The most prevalent health conditions recorded were mental health concerns at 5.7% and asthma at 5.5% of residents, while 82.4% reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and older make up 8.4% of the population (1,179 people), which is lower than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for older residents are strong, with national rankings aligning with those of the broader 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 displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 44.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 53.6% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 42.7% of the population. Judaism shows the most significant relative concentration, representing 1.6% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

Regarding parent birthplaces, the largest ancestry groups in Rosebery - Beaconsfield are Chinese at 16.8% of the population, which is above the regional average of 8.4%, Other at 16.0%, and English at 15.4%. Other ethnic groups show variations from regional patterns, with Russian ancestries at 1.3% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Spanish at 1.0% (compared to 0.6%), and Greek at 5.3% (compared to 1.9%).

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

The median age of 32 years in Rosebery - Beaconsfield is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The area contains a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (29.7%) than Greater Sydney, but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (5.8%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35 to 44 age cohort rose from 18.8% to 21.6% of the population. In contrast, the 25 to 34 group fell from 33.2% to 29.7% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 6.3% to 5.2%. Population models suggest the age distribution will shift by 2041. The 35 to 44 cohort is projected to show the largest growth, increasing by 38% (1,145 residents) to reach 4,162. The 0 to 4 cohort is expected to grow by 4%, adding 29 residents.