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 9,034 as of the 2021 Census. As of Feb 2026, it is around 10,084, reflecting an increase of 1,050 people (11.6%) since the 2021 Census. This 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. The population density is 2,070 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Rosehill - Harris Park's growth of 11.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over this period, placing Rosehill - Harris Park in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation. The area is expected to increase by 5,472 persons to 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 approximately 40 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 204 homes were approved, with an additional three approved in FY26 so far. Despite a recent population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers due to more affordable housing options, with new homes valued at approximately $207,000 on average, below regional norms.

This year alone, there have been around $17.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosehill-Harris Park has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 73rd percentile nationally for building activity, which has accelerated recently. New building activity consists mostly of attached dwellings (96%), promoting higher-density living suitable for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 1723 people per dwelling approval, Rosehill-Harris Park reflects a mature market.

Population forecasts estimate an increase of 5465 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 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 77 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Camellia-Rosehill Place Strategy, Melrose Park South - Holdmark Development, Powerhouse Parramatta, and Civic Link Parramatta. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Rosehill - Harris Park has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.4% as of September 2025, which is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.9%.

As of September 2025, 6,749 residents were in work and the unemployment rate was 0.8% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation was higher than standard, at 82.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A significant portion of residents worked from home, with 35.1% doing so according to Census responses. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

The area has a notably high concentration in transport, postal & warehousing employment, at 1.7 times the regional average. However, education & training is under-represented, with only 4.8% of Rosehill - Harris Park's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.9%, labour force grew by 3.7%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.4%, and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest that Rosehill - Harris Park's employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Rosehill - Harris Park SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $53,674 and an average income of $62,324. These figures are lower than the national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 for Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $58,430, with average income estimated at $67,846. The 2021 Census shows household, family and personal incomes in Rosehill - Harris Park cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 39.5% of locals (3,983 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Rosehill - Harris Park, 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 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 dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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 average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Rosehill-Harris Park was $375, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $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 making up 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 2.7.

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 is notably higher than national and state averages. As of a recent study, 54.7% of residents aged 15 and above held university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. The area's educational advantage is reflected in the types of qualifications held: Bachelor degrees are 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 42 active public transport stops offering train, light rail, and bus services. These stops are served by 26 routes, facilitating 2,669 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent with an average distance of 122 meters to the nearest stop. Residents primarily commute outward using cars (56%), followed by trains (25%) and buses (9%). Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, lower than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 35.1% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 381 trips per day, equating to approximately 63 weekly trips per 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 shows superior health outcomes, as determined by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 50% (~5,082 people) have private health cover, lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9% but higher than the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and diabetes are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 4.2% and 3.9% respectively. About 84.8% report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The area has 10.3% (1,041 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Senior health outcomes are above average, aligning with national rankings for 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 has a population where 76.6% speak a language other than English at home, with 73.8% born overseas. The predominant religion is Hinduism, practiced by 41.7%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. In terms of ancestry, 'Other' comprises 28.2%, Indian 27.8%, and English 8.6%.

These figures are substantially higher than regional averages of 16.0% for Other, 3.6% for Indian, and notably lower than the 19.0% average for English. Notably, Lebanese (6.3%), Filipino (2.9%), and Chinese (8.2%) ethnic groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.6%, 2.0%, and 8.4% respectively.

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

Rosehill-Harris Park has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosehill-Harris Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (30.9%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has grown from 4.5% to 5.9%, while those aged 75 to 84 increased from 1.9% to 2.9%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 9.8% to 7.9%, and the 35 to 44 age group has dropped from 19.4% to 17.9%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Rosehill-Harris Park, with the strongest projected growth occurring in the 35 to 44 age cohort, which is expected to grow by 79%, adding 1,433 residents to reach a total of 3,238.