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 approximately 15,844 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,267 people, marking an 8.7% rise since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 14,577. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,139 in June 2024 and an additional 337 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,340 persons per square kilometer, placing Roselands in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch, making its land highly sought after. Roselands's growth rate of 8.7% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the SA3 area (4.6%) and the SA4 region, indicating it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.5% of overall population gains during recent periods in Roselands.

AreaSearch uses 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. By 2041, Roselands is projected to increase its population by approximately 1,272 persons, representing a total increase of 3.5% over the 17-year period based on the latest population numbers.

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

Roselands has recorded approximately 81 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 408 homes approved over the past five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), and 12 so far in FY-26. On average, 1 new resident arrives per new home each year over the past five financial years. However, this figure has increased to 4.5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $458,000, aligning with regional patterns.

This financial year has seen $18.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Roselands has 99.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. New development consists of 42.0% detached dwellings and 58.0% medium and high-density housing, shifting from the area's existing housing composition of 64.0% houses. This trend reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles, indicating a need for more diverse, affordable housing options. Roselands currently reflects around 280 people per approval, suggesting a transitioning market.

Looking ahead, Roselands is expected to grow by 563 residents through to 2041, with current development patterns indicating that new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eleven projects likely impacting this region. Notable projects include: 71-83 Graham Road Residential Development - Narwee, Wiley Park Station Sydney Metro Upgrade, 280-300 Lakemba Street Wiley Park Plaza Development, and Luminar Lakemba. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Roselands' workforce is highly educated with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate stood at 4.8% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1% over the past year.

Residents in work numbered 7,654 while the unemployment rate was 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%. Dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing showed notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services were under-represented, comprising only 8.1% of Roselands' workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. In the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.1% while labour force grew by 2.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 showed employment contracting by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, lagging the national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variations between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Roselands' employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

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, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are below the national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average) for Greater Sydney. By March 2025, with a Wage Price Index growth of 10.6%, estimated incomes would be approximately $45,960 (median) and $58,371 (average). The 2021 Census data shows household income ranked at the 48th percentile ($1,704 weekly), while personal income was at the 23rd percentile. Income brackets indicate that 32.4% of Roselands residents fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band (5,133 individuals). This aligns with broader trends across regional levels, where 30.9% are in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 45th percentile. Roselands' SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Roselands' dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 63.5% houses and 36.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). In comparison, Sydney metro had 48.7% houses and 51.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Roselands was 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 constitute 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 comprise 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's university qualification rate is 26.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 19.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (18.5%). Educational participation is high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education. Beverly Hills North Public School and McCallums Hill Public School serve a total of 687 students. Roselands has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1019) with balanced educational opportunities. Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby due to limited local capacity (4.3 places per 100 residents vs 9.6 regionally).

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 routes. There are 21 individual routes operating in total, serving 3,230 weekly passenger trips combined. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 125 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is 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 ages, with very low prevalence of common conditions. Private health cover stands at approximately 47%, lower than Greater Sydney's 49.6% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.1%) and asthma (5.2%), while 76.3% report no ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 77.7%.

Roselands has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17%, compared to Greater Sydney's 15.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with the general population's 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' population has a high level of cultural diversity, with 41.2% born overseas and 61.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Roselands, making up 56.8% of its population, but Islam is notably overrepresented at 22.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 24.7%. The top three ancestry groups are Other (21.7%), Greek (12.7%), and Lebanese (12.5%).

Notably, Macedonian (1.1%) and Chinese (10.4%) are overrepresented in Roselands compared to regional figures of 0.5% and 12.4%, respectively.

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 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Roselands has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (11.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.9%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.6% to 13.5%, while the 35-44 cohort has decreased from 13.5% to 12.5%. By 2041, Roselands is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 43% (402 people), reaching 1,337 from 934. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 63% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups.