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 10,067 as of November 2025. This shows an increase of 1,033 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,034. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 10,077 in June 2024 and 38 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 2,067 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Rosehill - Harris Park's growth rate of 11.4% since the Census exceeded both state (6.7%) and metropolitan averages, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.9% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 (base year: 2021) are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future projections indicate exceptional growth, with the area expected to increase by 5,472 persons to 2041, marking a total increase of 54.5% over 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 approximately 40 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 204 homes were approved, with an additional three approved so far in FY26. Despite recent population decline, development activity has been relatively adequate, which is beneficial for buyers due to more affordable housing options.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $207,000, below regional norms. This financial year, there have been $17.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney. Rosehill-Harris Park has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 74th percentile nationally for building activity, which has accelerated recently. New building activity comprises approximately 4.0% detached dwellings and 96.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living that caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

With around 1723 people per dwelling approval, Rosehill-Harris Park reflects a mature market. Population forecasts project an increase of 5482 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying 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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 77 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Powerhouse Parramatta, Melrose Park South - Holdmark Development, Civic Link Parramatta, and Observatory Place Parramatta. The following list details those expected 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 was 3.7% as of June 2025.

This is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and its workforce participation is standard at 63.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.9%. As of June 2025, 6,602 residents were in work. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has high concentration with levels at 1.7 times the regional average. However, education & training is under-represented at 4.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.9%, while labour force grew by 3.2%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points in Rosehill - Harris Park. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.6% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. 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, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Rosehill - Harris Park had a median taxpayer income of $49,299 and an average income of $59,151 in financial year 2022. These figures are lower than the national averages of $56,994 and $80,856 for Greater Sydney respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $55,516 and an average income of around $66,610, based on a 12.61% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Rosehill - Harris Park cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 39.5% of locals (3,976 people) with incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in the area, 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 13.7% houses and 86.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 36.4% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosehill-Harris Park was at 9.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 18.2% and rented ones at 71.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,900, below Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in the area was $375, compared to Sydney metro's $420. Nationally, Rosehill-Harris Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 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

Educational attainment in Rosehill-Harris Park is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 54.7% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common 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 years and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.8% and certificates 9.0%.

Educational participation is 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. The area's three schools have a combined enrollment reaching 2,107 students as of the latest academic year. Rosehill-Harris Park demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1068. The 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

The analysis shows that there are currently 35 operational public transport stops in the Rosehill - Harris Park area. These stops offer a combination of train, light rail, and bus services. In total, these stops serve 26 different routes, resulting in approximately 2,741 weekly passenger trips.

The report indicates excellent accessibility to public transport for residents in this area, with an average distance of 123 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are about 391 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Rosehill - Harris Park, with both younger and older age cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (around 4,942 people), compared to 53.4% across Greater Sydney. Nationally, the average is 55.3%.

Mental health issues and diabetes are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 4.2 and 3.9% of residents respectively. A total of 84.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 79.0% across Greater Sydney. The area has 9.7% of residents aged 65 and over (972 people), which is lower than the 12.5% in Greater Sydney. 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, one of Australia's most culturally diverse areas, has 76.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 73.8% born overseas. The predominant religion is Hinduism, with 41.7%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 28.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (28.2%), Indian (27.8%, substantially higher than the regional average of 18.4%), and English (8.6%).

Notably, Lebanese (6.3% vs regional 3.5%), Filipino (2.9% vs 2.4%), and Chinese (8.2% vs 8.7%) are overrepresented.

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 significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosehill-Harris Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (31.8%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 65-74 has increased from 4.5% to 5.6%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 9.8% to 7.9%, and the proportion of those aged 35-44 has dropped from 19.4% to 17.9%. Demographic projections indicate that Rosehill-Harris Park's age profile will significantly change by 2041, with the strongest growth expected in the 35-44 age group, which is projected to grow by 80%, adding 1,435 residents to reach a total of 3,238.