Rosehill - Harris Park
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Rosehill - Harris Park are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Rosehill - Harris Park's population is approximately 10,067 as of August 2025. Between the 2021 Census and June 2024, the population increased by 1,033 people (11.4%), reaching an estimated resident population of 10,077. This increase is attributed to an additional 38 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 2,067 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Rosehill - Harris Park's growth rate of 11.4% since the 2021 census surpasses both the state (6.4%) and metropolitan area averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth, placing Rosehill - Harris Park in the top 10 percent of statistical areas nationally. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 5,472 persons, representing a total increase of 54.5% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Rosehill - Harris Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Rosehill - Harris Park has recorded approximately 40 residential properties granted approval each year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 204 homes have been approved annually. By February 2026, two residential properties had already received approval in that financial year.

Despite population decline during this period, new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice while maintaining an average dwelling construction cost value of $502,000. In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $17.7 million, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosehill - Harris Park has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, ranking among the 74th percentile nationally, though building activity has accelerated recently. New building activity comprises 4.0% detached dwellings and 96.0% attached dwellings, favouring higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

With approximately 1723 people per dwelling approval, Rosehill - Harris Park reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 5482 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Rosehill - Harris Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 78 projects that are anticipated to have an impact on the area. Notable projects include Rosehill Gardens Racecourse Redevelopment, Melrose Park South - Holdmark Development, Powerhouse Parramatta, and Observatory Place Parramatta. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Rosehill - Harris Park has been broadly consistent with national averages

Rosehill - Harris Park has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than the national average.

Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 2.9%. As of June 2025, 6,602 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is standard at 63.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

Transport, postal & warehousing has particularly notable concentration, being 1.7 times the regional average. Education & training employment is under-represented, at 4.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment increased by 2.9%, labour force grew by 3.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national 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 Rosehill - Harris Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8%% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Rosehill - Harris Park had a median income among taxpayers of $49,299 during financial year 2022. The average income in the same period was $59,151. Nationally, the median and average incomes were lower at $56,994 and $80,856 respectively for Greater Sydney. By March 2025, these figures are estimated to be approximately $54,525 (median) and $65,421 (average), accounting for a 10.6% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Rosehill - Harris Park clustered around the 53rd percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 39.5% of locals, with incomes between $1,500 and $2,999. This mirrors the surrounding region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 47th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Rosehill-Harris Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 13.7% houses and 86.3% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 36.4% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosehill-Harris Park stood at 9.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 18.2% and rented ones at 71.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,900, lower than Sydney metro's $2,167, while the median weekly rent was $375, compared to Sydney metro's $420. Nationally, Rosehill-Harris Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,900 against Australia's average of $1,863, with rents comparable at $375.

Rosehill - Harris Park features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 62.3% of all households, including 29.9% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for 37.7%, with lone person households at 27.5% and group households comprising 10.2%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Rosehill - Harris Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Rosehill - Harris Park has a notably high educational attainment with 54.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, surpassing both national (30.4%) and NSW (32.2%) averages. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 21.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational pathways account for 19.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 9.0%. Educational participation is also high, with 34.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.9% in tertiary education, 8.7% in primary education, and 3.5% pursuing secondary education.

The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,107 students. Rosehill - Harris Park demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1068. Its educational mix includes two primary schools and one K-12 school.

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

Rosehill - Harris Park has 35 active transport stops operating within its area. These include train, light rail, and bus services. There are 26 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 2,741 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 123 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility. Service frequency averages 391 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 78 weekly trips per individual stop.

Rosehill - Harris Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Rosehill - Harris Park shows excellent health outcomes with both younger and older age groups having low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 49% (~4,942 people) have private health cover, lower than Greater Sydney's 53.4% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and diabetes are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 4.2% and 3.9% respectively.

84.8% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 79.0%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 9.7% (972 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 12.5%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Rosehill - Harris Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Rosehill-Harris Park is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 76.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 73.8% born overseas. The predominant religion in Rosehill-Harris Park is Hinduism, comprising 41.7% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 28.8%. Regarding ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three groups represented in Rosehill-Harris Park are Other (28.2%), Indian (27.8%), and English (8.6%).

Notably, certain ethnic groups have distinct representations: Lebanese at 6.3% (compared to the regional average of 3.5%), Filipino at 2.9% (vs 2.4%), and Chinese at 8.2% (vs 8.7%).

Rosehill - Harris Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Rosehill-Harris Park has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosehill-Harris Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (31.8%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the population aged 65-74 has increased from 4.5% to 5.6%, while the percentage of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 9.8% to 7.9%. The 35-44 age group has also seen a decline, from 19.4% to 17.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Rosehill-Harris Park's age profile will change significantly, with the strongest projected growth in the 35-44 cohort, expected to increase by 80% to reach a total of 3,238 residents.