Rosebery - Beaconsfield
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was 14,002 as of August 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents a growth of 1,712 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,290. The increase is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 13,593 in June 2024 and an additional 231 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 8,537 persons per square kilometer, placing Rosebery-Beaconsfield among the top 10% nationally, making land highly sought after. The area's growth rate exceeded both state (6.4%) and metropolitan averages since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 74.3% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 (base year 2021) are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Rosebery-Beaconsfield is projected to increase by 2,754 persons, reflecting a total growth 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, with a total of 692 homes approved during this period. In the current financial year FY26, there have been an additional 6 approvals so far. This averages out to around 3.1 new residents per dwelling constructed annually over these five years.

Consequently, demand for housing has significantly exceeded supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average value of new dwellings developed in the area is $1,008,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. There have been $3.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosebery-Beaconsfield has 108.0% more building activity per person, providing buyers with ample choice despite recent moderations 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, skewed towards compact living which offers affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

The location has approximately 1140 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market with future projections showing Rosebery-Beaconsfield adding 2,345 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.

Rosebery - Beaconsfield has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure can significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 44 projects that may impact the area. Notable projects include Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line, Corio Group Seniors Living Rosebery, The Rothschild Rosebery, and Green Square Town Centre. Below is a list of projects likely to be most relevant.

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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 a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 1.7%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

As of June 2025, 9,091 residents are employed and the area's unemployment rate is 2.5% below Greater Sydney's figure. Workforce participation is high at 72.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Major employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Professional & technical jobs are particularly concentrated, with levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 10.3%, compared to the regional average of 14.1%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 0.5% while labour force grew by 0.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%, which compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosebery - Beaconsfield's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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

Rosebery - Beaconsfield has an extremely high national income level according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in the area is $61,582 and the average income stands at $78,647, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Rosebery - Beaconsfield would be approximately $68,110 (median) and $86,984 (average) as of March 2025. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in the area all rank highly nationally, between the 87th and 94th percentiles. The earnings profile reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket dominates with 35.3% of residents (4,942 people), reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. Notably, a significant 37.6% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 21.1% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 79th percentile nationally. 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Rosebery-Beaconsfield, as per the latest Census, 15.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 84.4% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas, where only 2.3% of dwellings are houses. Home ownership in Rosebery-Beaconsfield stood at 16.7%, compared to mortgaged (28.2%) or rented (55.1%) properties. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, lower than Sydney's average of $2,705. Weekly rent median was $600, higher than Sydney'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 account for 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 make up 37.6%, composed of 27.3% lone person households and 10.2% group households. 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 shows higher qualifications than national averages. 54.5% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational pathways account for 22.4% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 11.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.6% currently enrolled in formal education: 12.8% in tertiary, 4.5% in primary, and 3.0% in secondary. The area has two primary schools serving 546 students: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Gardeners Road Public School. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. School places per 100 residents (3.9) are below the regional average (7.7), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1093).

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

The analysis of public transportation in Rosebery - Beaconsfield shows that there are currently 38 active transport stops operating in the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 17 individual routes providing service to the community. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 4,968.

Transport accessibility is considered excellent, with residents on average located just 120 meters from their nearest transport stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages at 709 trips per day, which translates to approximately 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. Private health cover stands at about 59%, compared to 69.7% in Greater Sydney.

Mental health issues and asthma are most prevalent, affecting 5.7% and 5.5% respectively. About 82.4% report no medical ailments, compared to 77.4% in Greater Sydney. The area has 8.1% aged 65 and over (1,134 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 9.7%. Senior 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 one of the highest language diversity rates in Australia, with 44.7% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 53.6% of Rosebery-Beaconsfield's population contributes to its cultural richness. Christianity is the dominant religion in the area, practiced by 42.7%.

Notably, Judaism is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney figures, with 1.6% of residents identifying as Jewish. The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (16.8%), Other (16.0%), and English (15.4%). There's an overrepresentation of Russian (1.3%) and Greek (5.3%) descendants compared to regional averages, while Spanish representation remains similar at 1.0%.

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 Greater Sydney's average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosebery-Beaconsfield has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (30.4%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 18.8% to 20.9% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 33.2% to 30.4%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes in Rosebery-Beaconsfield's age profile by 2041. The 35 to 44 age group 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.