Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was around 23,787 as of Aug 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 2,632 people 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 1,476 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 494 persons per square kilometer. Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine's growth rate of 12.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's (6.4%) and metropolitan area, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.1% 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 uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine is projected to have an exceptional growth rate, placing it in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, with a predicted increase of 21,591 persons and an overall gain of 84.1% 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 recorded approximately 263 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 1,315 homes were approved, with 137 so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of about 0.6 new residents per year arrived per new home, indicating that supply met or exceeded demand.

The average construction value of new dwellings was $417,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, $22.0 million in commercial development approvals were recorded, showing balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine exhibited 86.0% higher construction activity per person. New development consisted of 75.0% standalone homes and 25.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. The location had approximately 59 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market.

Future projections estimate Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine to add around 20,011 residents by 2041. 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 very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 38 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Greater Macarthur Growth Area, Ambarvale Place Masterplan & Redevelopment, Spring Farm Parkway Stage 1, and Menangle-Menangle Park Wastewater and Water Servicing. The following list details those most relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

Employment performance in Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

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

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.7%. As of June 2025, 10,562 residents were in work, with an unemployment rate of 8.1%, which is 3.9 percentage points above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 53.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

The area had a particular employment specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. Professional & technical services had limited presence at 4.9% compared to 11.5% regionally. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 5.7% while labour force increased by 4.8%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment of 0.7 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that Rosemeadow-Glen Alpine's local employment growth could be approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the area's current employment mix.

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

Rosemeadow-Glen Alpine has a median taxpayer income of $49,770 and an average of $57,121 according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $56,046 (median) and $64,324 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household income ranks at the 45th percentile ($1,663 weekly), while personal income sits at the 28th percentile. Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 33.9% of residents (8,063 people), aligning with regional levels where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 44th percentile and 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

The dwelling structure in Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.1% houses and 16.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine was at 28.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.1% and rented ones at 32.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below the Sydney metro average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure 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 comprise 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 make up 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, matching 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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. 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 them - advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 26.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in primary, 9.4% in secondary, and 4.4% in tertiary education. There are nine schools operating within Rosemeadow - Glen Alpine, educating approximately 5,602 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 977) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes four primary, three secondary, and two 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 center 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. These include both train and bus services. There are 61 individual routes operating in the area.

Collectively, these routes provide 4,092 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents live from the nearest transport stop is 183 meters. Service frequency across all routes averages 584 trips per day. This equates 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 with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across all age groups but to a slightly higher degree among older cohorts. Approximately 48% of the total population (~11,489 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 declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.3% across Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.0%, with 4,288 people falling into this age group, compared to the 14.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require 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 was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 27.7% of its population born overseas and 24.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Rosemeadow-Glen Alpine is Christianity, comprising 60.0% of the population, compared to 51.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (24.1%), English (22.1%), and Other (15.2%), which is lower than the regional average of 21.6%.

Notably, Samoan representation is higher at 1.9%, compared to the regional average of 2.4%. Spanish representation stands at 0.8%, slightly higher than the regional average of 0.7%. Lebanese representation is 1.4%, lower than the regional average of 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 resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 10.8% of Rosemeadow-Glen Alpine's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort comprises 12.0%. Between 2021 and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.6% to 6.0%, while the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 13.3% to 14.3%. Conversely, 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 to 54 group expected to grow by 112%, adding 2,962 people and reaching a total of 5,598 from its previous count of 2,635.