Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine

Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine's population is around 23,315 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,160 people (10.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,155 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,207 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 2,101 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 484 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine's 10.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 56.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, is predicted over the period, with the area expected to increase by 21,591 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 87.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine has recorded around 263 residential properties granted approval annually, with 1,315 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 370 so far in FY-26. At an average of just 0.6 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is meeting or surpassing demand, providing greater buyer choice and supporting potential for population growth above projections, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $370,000. Additionally, $22.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating steady commercial investment activity.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine has 86.0% more new home approvals (per person), creating greater choice for buyers. This level is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 75.0% detached houses and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 59 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Future projections show Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine adding 20,483 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 38 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Greater Macarthur Growth Area, Ambarvale Place Masterplan & Redevelopment, Kerridge Release Area (Ambarvale South), and Spring Farm Riverside Estate, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine possesses a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of 6.2%, and 6.7% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 11,014 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 2.0% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (66.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 30.2% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The area shows particularly strong specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. Meanwhile, professional & technical services have a limited presence with 4.9% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 6.7% while the labour force increased by 7.2%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine SA2's income level is lower than the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine SA2's median income among taxpayers is $56,196 and the average income stands at $64,095, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $61,175 (median) and $69,774 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household income ranks at the 45th percentile ($1,663 weekly), while personal income sits at the 27th percentile. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 33.9% of the community (7,903 individuals), mirroring the region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 44th percentile.

Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure within Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 83.1% houses and 16.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine was in line with that of Sydney metro, at 28.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (39.1%) or rented (32.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $370, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 80.5% of all households, comprising 36.5% couples with children, 24.5% couples without children, and 18.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.5%, with lone person households at 17.7% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (17.6%) substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (26.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 151 active transport stops operating within Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 59 individual routes, collectively providing 4,121 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 182 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 88%, with 7% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 30.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 588 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~11,937 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 9.2% and 9.0% of residents, respectively, while 65.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 18.5% of residents aged 65 and over (4,313 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 27.7% of its population born overseas and 24.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine is Christianity, which makes up 60.0% of the population. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine are Australian, comprising 24.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, English, comprising 22.1% of the population, and Other, comprising 15.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 1.9% of Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine (vs 0.5% regionally), Spanish at 0.8% (vs 0.6%) and Lebanese at 1.4% (vs 2.6%).

Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

With a median age of 37, Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine is equal to the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and remains comparable to Australia's 38 years. The 65 - 74 age group shows strong representation at 10.7% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 11.8%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.6% to 6.5% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 13.3% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 13.1% to 11.3% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 12.8% to 11.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 45 to 54 group will grow by 115% (2,998 people), reaching 5,598 from 2,599.