Roselands
Statistical Area - sa2

Roselands has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Roselands's population is around 15,845 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,268 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,577 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,137 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 338 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,341 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Roselands's 8.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (4.8%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 67.5% 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. Population projections indicate a growth of 1,272 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, with an increase of 3.5% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Roselands when compared nationally

Roselands has recorded approximately 81 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 408 homes were approved, with an additional 16 approved in FY26 so far. On average, one new resident arrived per new home each year over these five years, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, this ratio has intensified to 4.5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply of housing.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $274,000, which is below the regional average, offering more affordable housing options for buyers. In terms of commercial development, Roselands has recorded $18.3 million in approvals this financial year, indicating balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney. Roselands records 99.0% more construction activity per person than Greater Sydney, providing ample choice for buyers. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. The new development consists of 42.0% detached dwellings and 58.0% medium and high-density housing, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing stock, which is currently 64.0% houses. With around 280 people per approval, Roselands reflects a transitioning market.

Looking ahead, Roselands is expected to grow by approximately 562 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Roselands has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Ten projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include: 71-83 Graham Road Residential Development - Narwee, Wiley Park Station Sydney Metro Upgrade, 280-300 Lakemba Street Wiley Park Plaza Development, and 64-70 King Georges Road Wiley Park Residential Development. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Roselands has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Roselands has a well-educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 4.8% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.1%. There were 7,654 residents in work by June 2025, with an unemployment rate of 5.4%, 0.6% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 51.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Transport, postal & warehousing showed notable concentration with levels at 1.6 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services were under-represented at 8.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.1%, while labour force grew by 2.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that Roselands' employment could grow by approximately 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Roselands had a median taxpayer income of $41,555 and an average of $52,777 in financial year 2022. This was below the national average of $63,989 for that year. Greater Sydney's median income was $56,994 with an average of $80,856 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $46,795 and $59,432 respectively. According to 2021 Census figures, household income ranked at the 48th percentile ($1,704 weekly), while personal income was at the 23rd percentile. Income brackets showed that 32.4% of Roselands residents earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (5,133 individuals). This was consistent with regional levels where 30.9% fell within the same income category. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 81.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 45th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the fifth decile.

Roselands displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Roselands' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 63.5% houses and 36.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 48.7% houses and 51.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Roselands stood at 33.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.8% and rented ones at 30.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, higher than Sydney metro's $2,167. Median weekly rent was $425, compared to Sydney metro's $390. Nationally, Roselands' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,300 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Roselands has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households compose 76.8% of all households, including 42.3% couples with children, 19.3% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.2%, with lone person households at 20.5% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Educational attainment in Roselands aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area has lower university qualification rates than Greater Sydney, with 26.9% compared to the regional average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 30.1% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 18.5%. Educational participation is high, with 31.7% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (10.5%), secondary (8.9%), and tertiary (6.1%).

Beverly Hills North Public School and McCallums Hill Public School serve a total of 687 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1019) with balanced educational opportunities. Both schools focus on primary education, while secondary options are available nearby. The area has limited local school capacity, with 4.3 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 9.6, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Roselands has 97 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 21 different routes that together facilitate 3,230 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 125 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 461 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

Roselands's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Roselands shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 47% (around 7,399 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 49.6%. Nationally, this figure is 55.3%.

Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in Roselands, affecting 6.1% and 5.2% of residents respectively. About 76.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 77.7%. Roselands has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.0% (2,693 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Roselands are strong and align with the general population's health profile.

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

Roselands has a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.2% of its population born overseas and 61.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Roselands, making up 56.8% of people there. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 22.3% versus 24.7%.

The top three ancestry groups in Roselands are Other (21.7%), Greek (12.7%), and Lebanese (12.5%). There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Macedonian is overrepresented at 1.1% compared to 0.5% regionally, Chinese is slightly underrepresented at 10.4% versus 12.4%, and Vietnamese is also underrepresented at 1.9% versus 3.7%.

Roselands's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Roselands is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Roselands has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (11.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.6% to 13.5%, while the population aged 35-44 has declined from 13.5% to 12.5%. By 2041, Roselands is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 43%, from 934 to 1,337 people, leading the demographic shift. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 63% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups.