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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Rosebery - Beaconsfield's population is around 14,006 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,716 people (14.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,290 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,593 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 230 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 8,540 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Rosebery - Beaconsfield's 14.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 74.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, an above-median population growth of statistical areas across the nation is projected, with the area expected to increase by 2,754 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 16.7% in total over the 17 years.

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

Rosebery - Beaconsfield has averaged around 138 new dwelling approvals each year, with 692 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 10 so far in FY-26. Given an average of 3.1 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new dwellings are developed at an average cost of $148,000—below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. There have also been $3.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Rosebery - Beaconsfield has 108.0% more building activity (per person), which should provide buyers with ample choice, though development activity has moderated in recent periods. This is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. New development consists of 5.0% detached dwellings and 95.0% townhouses or apartments. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The location has approximately 1140 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

Future projections show Rosebery - Beaconsfield adding 2,341 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 44 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include One Global Gallery (formerly Eastlakes Live), Corio Group Seniors Living Rosebery, Green Square Town Centre, and 761-765 Botany Road Mixed Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Rosebery - Beaconsfield possesses a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.7%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 8,797 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (74.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 54.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Meanwhile, health care & social assistance has a limited presence with 10.3% employment compared to 14.1% regionally. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3% combined with employment decreasing by 0.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.2%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Rosebery - Beaconsfield. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Rosebery - Beaconsfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised 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's income level is extremely high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Rosebery - Beaconsfield SA2's median income among taxpayers is $65,234 and the average income stands at $80,975, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, 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 the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 35.3% of residents (4,944 people), reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. A significant 37.6% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 21.1% of income, though strong earnings still 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

Dwelling structure within Rosebery - Beaconsfield, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 15.6% houses and 84.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Rosebery - Beaconsfield lagged that of Sydney metro, at 16.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (28.2%) or rented (55.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Sydney metro average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Rosebery - Beaconsfield's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 62.4% of all households, comprising 21.1% couples with children, 33.8% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.6%, with lone person households at 27.3% and group households comprising 10.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people 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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 54.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 35.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational pathways account for 22.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+; advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (11.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, 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

Public transport analysis reveals 50 active transport stops operating within Rosebery - Beaconsfield, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 17 individual routes, collectively providing 5,256 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 119 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 62%, with 12% by train and 10% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A high 54.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 750 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Rosebery - Beaconsfield, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (8,333 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 5.7% and 5.5% of residents, respectively, while 82.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 8.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,163 people), which is lower than the 15.4% 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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 44.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 53.6% born overseas. The main religion in Rosebery - Beaconsfield is Christianity, which makes up 42.7% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 1.6% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Rosebery - Beaconsfield are Chinese, comprising 16.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%, Other, comprising 16.0% of the population, and English, comprising 15.4% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of other ethnic groups: Russian is overrepresented at 1.3% in Rosebery - Beaconsfield (vs 0.4% regionally), Spanish at 1.0% (vs 0.6%), and Greek at 5.3% (vs 1.9%).

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

With a median age of 33, Rosebery - Beaconsfield is materially younger than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and is substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Rosebery - Beaconsfield has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (29.3%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (6.0%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 18.8% to 21.2% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 33.2% to 29.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Rosebery - Beaconsfield. The 35 to 44 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 36%, adding 1,059 residents to reach 4,036. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort grows by a modest 2% (17 people).