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 was 13,993 as of May 2026, reflecting a 13.9% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 12,290 people. This growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2025 and the Census date. The population density was 8,532 persons per square kilometer, placing Rosebery-Beaconsfield in the top 10% nationally for population density. Its growth rate exceeded both state (7.1%) and Greater Sydney averages, driven primarily by overseas migration contributing approximately 76.5% of overall population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041.

Based on these projections, Rosebery-Beaconsfield is expected to have an above median population growth nationally, increasing by 2,633 persons to 2041, reflecting an 18.8% increase over the 16-year period.

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

Rosebery-Beaconsfield averaged approximately 138 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 692 homes. As of FY-26156 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of around 3.1 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating substantial demand outstripping supply, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value for new homes is $148,000, lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing choices for buyers.

In the current financial year, $3.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's predominantly residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosebery-Beaconsfield shows 98.0% higher building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice, although recent periods have seen a moderation in development activity. This level is significantly above the national average, indicating strong developer interest in the area. Recent construction comprises approximately 5.0% detached houses and 95.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living that creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location has around 1140 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Rosebery-Beaconsfield is forecasted to gain approximately 2,633 residents by 2041.

With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 43 projects likely affecting the region. 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. The following list details those 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. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. Over the past year, employment has remained relatively stable.

As of December 2025, 8,797 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 71.8%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census data, 54.6% of residents work from home. The leading employment industries are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

The area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance has a 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 ending December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3%, and employment declined by 0.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosebery - Beaconsfield's employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 7.1% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 a median taxpayer income of $65,234 and an average income of $80,975 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia, with Greater Sydney's median income being $60,817 and average income being $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $71,966 (median) and $89,332 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Rosebery - Beaconsfield, between the 86th and 94th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 35.3% of residents (4,939 people), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. There is a substantial proportion of high earners, with 37.6% above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout Rosebery - Beaconsfield. 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

Rosebery-Beaconsfield had 15.6% houses and 84.4% other dwellings in the latest Census, compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership was at 16.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented ones at 55.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Rosebery-Beaconsfield's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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, 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 years and over holding university qualifications. This compares to national figures of 30.4% for Australia and 32.2% for New South Wales (NSW). The area's educational advantage is reflected in the types of qualifications held: Bachelor degrees are most common 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 50 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are served by 17 individual routes, facilitating 5,256 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing 119 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 62%, followed by trains at 12% and buses at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 54.6% of residents work from home, which 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

Rosebery - Beaconsfield demonstrates excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 60% (8,325 people) of the total population has 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 majority, 82.4%, declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 8.4% (1,179 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 15.5% 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 level of cultural diversity, with 44.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 53.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Rosebery-Beaconsfield, comprising 42.7% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 1.6% of Rosebery-Beaconsfield's population versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (16.8%), Other (16.0%), and English (15.4%). Notably, Russian (1.3%) Spanish (1.0%), and Greek (5.3%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4%, 0.6%, and 1.9% respectively.

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

Rosebery-Beaconsfield has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosebery-Beaconsfield has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (29.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 18.8% to 21.6% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 33.2% to 29.7%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 6.3% to 5.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Rosebery-Beaconsfield's age profile. The 35 to 44 cohort is expected to grow by 38%, adding 1,145 residents to reach a total of 4,162. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 age group is projected to grow by 4%, with an increase of just 29 residents.