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

Rosehill - Harris Park's population was around 10,067 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 1,033 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,034. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,077 in June 2024 and an additional 38 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 2,067 persons per square kilometer. Rosehill - Harris Park's growth rate of 11.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area rates. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 utilized NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics predicted exceptional growth, placing the area in the top 10 percent nationally. By 2041, the latest annual ERP population numbers anticipated an increase of 5,472 persons, reflecting a total increase of 54.5% 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 approximately 40 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 204 homes were approved. As of FY26, three homes have been approved so far.

Despite population decline in recent years, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas. The average construction cost value for new homes is $207,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options for purchasers. In the current 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.

Nationally, it ranks among the 73rd percentile of areas assessed for building activity, which has accelerated in recent years. The majority of new building activity consists of attached dwellings (96%), with a minority being detached dwellings (4%). This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. As of now, there are approximately 1723 people per dwelling approval in Rosehill - Harris Park, reflecting a highly mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Rosehill - Harris Park is forecasted to gain 5,482 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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 77 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Civic Link Parramatta, Powerhouse Parramatta, Melrose Park South - Holdmark Development, and Gran Central Granville. The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Rosehill - Harris Park exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Rosehill - Harris Park has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 3.4% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.9%.

As of September 2025, 6,749 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 63.0%, similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing shows notable 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. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.9%, labour force grew by 3.7%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1% while unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% to November 25, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourable compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts 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 employment should increase by 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022, Rosehill - Harris Park SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $49,299 and an average income of $59,151. This was lower than the national averages of $60,873 (median) and $90,237 (average). In Greater Sydney, these figures stood at $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $55,516 and average income around $66,610 by the latter date. The 2021 Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Rosehill - Harris Park cluster at the 53rd percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 39.5% of locals (3,976 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% are in this category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 46th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth 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). This compares to Sydney metro's 36.4% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosehill-Harris Park was 9.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 18.2% and rented 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, while rents were 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 constitute 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 higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 54.7% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in 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, with advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 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.

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 public transport stops. These include train, light rail, and bus services. There are 26 individual routes operating, serving a total of 2,741 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have excellent access to transport, with an average distance of 123 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 391 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 young and elderly cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 49% (~4,942 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 53.4%. Nationally, it stands at 55.3%.

Mental health issues and diabetes are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 4.2% and 3.9% of residents respectively. 84.8% report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 79.0%. The area has 9.7% (972 people) aged 65 and over, lower than 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, which accounts for 41.7% of the population, significantly higher than the regional average of 28.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are 'Other' (28.2%), Indian (27.8%, substantially higher than the regional average of 18.4%), and English (8.6%).

There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Lebanese is overrepresented at 6.3% compared to the regional average of 3.5%, Filipino at 2.9% compared to 2.4%, and Chinese at 8.2% compared to 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 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, 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%, and the 35-44 age group has dropped 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, which is expected to increase by 80%, adding 1,435 residents to reach a total of 3,238.