Rosehill - Harris Park

Population growth drivers in Rosehill - Harris Park are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Rosehill - Harris Park's population is around 10,084 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,050 people (11.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,034 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,077 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 38 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,070 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Rosehill - Harris Park's 11.6% 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 86.9% 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation, is predicted over the period, with the area expected to increase by 5,472 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 54.2% in total over the 17 years.

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 around 40 residential properties granted approval each year, with 204 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 5 so far in FY-26. With population declining over recent years, development activity has been adequate in relative terms, which is a positive for buyers, while new homes are being built at an average construction cost of $207,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. There have also been $17.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Rosehill - Harris Park has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 73rd percentile of areas assessed nationally, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. New building activity consists of 4.0% detached dwellings and 96.0% attached dwellings. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 1723 people per dwelling approval, Rosehill - Harris Park reflects a highly mature market.

Population forecasts indicate Rosehill - Harris Park will gain 5,465 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 20% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 77 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Camellia-Rosehill Place Strategy, Melrose Park South - Holdmark Development, Powerhouse Parramatta, and Civic Link Parramatta, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Rosehill - Harris Park demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Rosehill - Harris Park possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.3%, and 5.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 6,795 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (82.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 35.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. On the other hand, education & training is under-represented, with only 4.8% of Rosehill - Harris Park's workforce compared to 8.9% in Greater Sydney. 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, employment increased by 5.0% while labour force increased by 4.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.6 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 Rosehill - Harris Park. 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 Rosehill - Harris Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Rosehill - Harris Park SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $53,674 with the average level standing at $62,324. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $58,430 (median) and $67,846 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Rosehill - Harris Park cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals the predominant cohort spans 39.5% of locals (3,983 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 46th percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Rosehill - Harris Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 13.7% houses and 86.3% 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 Rosehill - Harris Park lagged that of Sydney metro, at 9.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (18.2%) or rented (71.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $1,900, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $375, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Rosehill - Harris Park's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are comparable to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 62.3% of all households, comprising 29.9% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.7%, with lone person households at 27.5% and group households comprising 10.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Educational attainment in Rosehill - Harris Park significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 54.7% 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 31.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (21.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational pathways account for 19.8% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (9.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in tertiary education, 8.7% in primary education, and 3.5% 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 42 active transport stops operating within Rosehill - Harris Park, comprising a mix of train, light rail, and buses. These stops are serviced by 26 individual routes, collectively providing 2,669 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 122 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 56%, with 25% by train and 9% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A high 35.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 381 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 63 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Rosehill - Harris Park is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Rosehill - Harris Park demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show a low prevalence of common health conditions, while the rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~5,082 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and diabetes, impacting 4.2% and 3.9% of residents, respectively, while 84.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 10.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,041 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 76.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 73.8% born overseas. The main religion in Rosehill - Harris Park is Hinduism, which makes up 41.7% of people in the area, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Rosehill - Harris Park are Other, comprising 28.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 16.0%, Indian, comprising 27.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.6%, and English, comprising 8.6% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 19.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Lebanese is notably overrepresented at 6.3% of Rosehill - Harris Park (vs 2.6% regionally), Filipino at 2.9% (vs 2.0%) and Chinese at 8.2% (vs 8.4%).

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

With a median age of 33, Rosehill - Harris Park is materially younger than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and is substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Rosehill - Harris Park has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (30.9%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (7.9%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 4.5% to 5.9% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 1.9% to 2.9%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 9.8% to 7.9% and the 35 to 44 group dropped from 19.4% to 17.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Rosehill - Harris Park. The 35 to 44 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 79%, adding 1,433 residents to reach 3,238.