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

Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine's population is 24,533 as of Nov 2025. This reflects a 16.0% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,155 people. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 22,208 in June 2024 and an additional 1,733 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 510 persons per square kilometer. Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine's growth exceeded both state (6.7%) and metropolitan area averages, marking it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts predict exceptional growth for Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine over this period, with an expected increase of 21,591 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 78.5% 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 approximately 263 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 1,315 homes were approved, with a further 191 approved in FY-26 so far. The average number of new residents per year per new home over these five years is approximately 0.6.

This indicates that supply has been meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice and supporting potential population growth above projections. The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings during this period was $370,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalling $22.0 million have been registered, indicating steady commercial investment activity in the area. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosemeadow-Glen Alpine has recorded 86.0% more new home approvals per capita as of now, providing greater choice for buyers and suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. The composition of new development in the area is approximately 75.0% detached houses and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving its low-density nature while attracting space-seeking buyers.

Currently, there are approximately 59 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Future projections estimate Rosemeadow-Glen Alpine to add around 19,265 residents by the year 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth in the future.

Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 38 projects that could impact the area, with key ones being Greater Macarthur Growth Area, Ambarvale Place Masterplan & Redevelopment, Spring Farm Parkway Stage 1, and Menangle and Menangle Park Wastewater and Water Servicing. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine has a skilled workforce with varied sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 6.1% as of June 2025.

The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 5.7% over the past year. As of June 2025, 10,562 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.1%, which is 1.9% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine was 53.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing had a particularly strong presence with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services had limited representation at 4.9%, compared to the regional average of 11.5%. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data from June 2024 to June 2025 showed employment increased by 5.7% while labour force grew by 4.8%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Rosemeadow-Glen Alpine has a median income of $49,770 and an average income of $57,121 according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since FY2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $56,046 (median) and $64,324 (average). Census data shows household income ranks at the 45th percentile ($1,663 weekly), with personal income at the 28th percentile. The income distribution reveals that 33.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional average of 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 44th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Rosemeadow-Glen Alpine's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 83.1% houses and 16.9% other dwellings. Sydney metro, meanwhile, had 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosemeadow-Glen Alpine was 28.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.1% and rented ones at 32.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Sydney metro's $2,100. Median weekly rent was $370, compared to Sydney metro's $380. Nationally, Rosemeadow-Glen Alpine's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 80.5% of all households, including 36.5% couples with children, 24.5% couples without children, and 18.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.5%, with lone person households at 17.7% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people, aligning with the Greater Sydney average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 17.6%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 26.0%. Educational participation is high, with 31.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 11.3% in primary, 9.4% in secondary, and 4.4% in tertiary education.

The area has a robust network of 9 schools educating approximately 5,602 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 977). There are 4 primary, 3 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 23.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 17.3, indicating the area serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

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

Rosemeadow-Glen Alpine has 136 active public transport stops, served by 61 routes offering 4,092 weekly passenger trips. This results in excellent accessibility, with residents averaging 183 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 584 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

Service frequency averages 584 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine faces significant health challenges. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age groups but slightly more so among older cohorts.

Approximately 48% of the total population (~11,849 people) has private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.2 and 9.0% of residents respectively. However, 65.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.3% across Greater Sydney. The area has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (4,423 people), which is higher than the 14.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Rosemeadow-Glen Alpine, surveyed between September 2016 to June 2021, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas. It reported 27.7% of its population born overseas and 24.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 60.0%, compared to Sydney's average of 51.8%.

Ancestry-wise, Australian (24.1%), English (22.1%), and Other (15.2%) were the top groups, with Australian being notably lower than the regional average of 21.6%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Samoan at 1.9% (vs regional 2.4%), Spanish at 0.8% (vs 0.7%), and Lebanese at 1.4% (vs 1.9%).

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

Rosemeadow-Glen Alpine has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely aligning with Australia's median age of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 10.8%, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort stands at 12.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has risen from 4.6% to 6.0%, while the 15 to 24 group increased from 13.3% to 14.3%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 cohort decreased from 13.1% to 11.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Rosemeadow-Glen Alpine's age structure, with the 45-54 group expected to grow by 106%, reaching 5,598 people from its current figure of 2,718.