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, as of Aug 2025, is approximately 15,844, reflecting an increase of 1,267 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents an 8.7% rise from the previous population count of 14,577. The change was 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 national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate exceeded that of both its SA3 area (4.6%) and SA4 region since the 2021 Census. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 67.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, Roselands is expected to grow by approximately 1,272 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, representing a total increase of about 3.5% over the 17-year period.

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 have been approved, with an additional 14 approved so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, one new resident arrived per new home built. However, this ratio has intensified to 4.5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

The average value of new homes being constructed is $458,000, aligning with regional trends. This year, Roselands has recorded $18.3 million in commercial development approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney, where construction activity per person is 99.0% higher than in Roselands. The new development consists of 42.0% detached dwellings and 58.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 64.0% houses. This trend reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. Roselands has around 280 people per approval, reflecting a transitioning market. By 2041, Roselands is expected to grow by approximately 563 residents.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include the residential development at 71-83 Graham Road in Narwee, the Sydney Metro upgrade for Wiley Park Station, and the Wiley Park Plaza Development planned for 280-300 Lakemba Street. Additionally, the residential development at 64-70 King Georges Road in Wiley Park is also noteworthy. The following list details those projects most likely to be 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% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1%.

As of June 2025, 7,654 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is 0.6% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Roselands is lower at 51.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing has notable concentration with levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 8.1% of Roselands's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.1%, while labour force grew by 2.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Roselands's employment mix indicates local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Roselands' median taxpayer income is $41,555, averaging at $52,777 according to AreaSearch's postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2022. This is lower than the national average, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $46,795 (median) and $59,432 (average), based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. In the 2021 Census, Roselands' household income ranked at the 48th percentile ($1,704 weekly), with personal income at the 23rd percentile. Income brackets show that 32.4% of the community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 (5,133 individuals). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.0% of income remaining post-housing costs, ranking at the 45th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

Roselands' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 63.5% houses and 36.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Sydney metro's 63.5% houses and 36.4% 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 average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $425, compared to Sydney metro's $390. Nationally, Roselands' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 23.2%, consisting of 20.5% lone person households and 2.6% group households. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is 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 prominent, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 18.5%. Educational participation is high, with 31.7% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.5% in primary, 8.9% in secondary, and 6.1% in tertiary.

Beverly Hills North Public School and McCallums Hill Public School serve a total of 687 students, offering balanced educational opportunities typical of Australian schools (ICSEA: 1019). Both schools focus on primary education; secondary options are available nearby. The area has limited school capacity (4.3 places per 100 residents vs 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 average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 125 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility.

On average, there are 461 daily trips across all routes, which translates 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 with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 47% (around 7,399 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 49.6% and a national average of 55.3%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 6.1% and 5.2% respectively.

About 76.3% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 77.7%. Roselands has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,693 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.8%. Senior health outcomes 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 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 predominant religion in Roselands, making up 56.8% of the population. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 22.3% versus 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 compared to regional figures of 0.5% and 12.4%, respectively, while Vietnamese is 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 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 now, 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 expected to see significant shifts in its age composition. The demographic shift will be led by the 75-84 age group, which is projected to grow by 43%, reaching 1,337 from 934 people. 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 cohorts.