Rosebery - Bellamack
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Rosebery-Bellamack's population is 6,948 as of Aug 2025. This marks an increase of 393 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,555. The growth, estimated at 6.0%, is inferred from ABS data showing an ERP of 6,950 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,184 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Rosebery-Bellamack has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outperforming its SA4 region. Natural growth contributed approximately 57.8% to overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth rates provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population projections indicate an above-median growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. Rosebery-Bellamack is expected to grow by 1,176 persons to 2041, resulting in a total gain of 16.9% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Rosebery - Bellamack is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Rosebery-Bellamack has seen approximately four new homes approved annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, showing 22 dwellings approved between financial years 2021 (FY-21) and 2025 (FY-25), with one recorded so far in 2026 (FY-26). The population decline over recent years suggests new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $443,000.

There have been $1.3 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Darwin, where Rosebery-Bellamack records markedly lower building activity, 85.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though recent periods have seen increased development activity. This is also below national averages, possibly due to planning constraints or area maturity. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (70.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes.

The location has approximately 1303 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market. Future projections show Rosebery-Bellamack adding 1,178 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Rosebery - Bellamack has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 4thth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that are expected to impact this area. Notable projects include Hudson Creek Power Station, Marine Industry Park, Darwin Corporate Park, and Darwin Renewable Energy Hub, with the following list highlighting those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Rosebery - Bellamack performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Rosebery-Bellamack has a skilled workforce with 1.3% unemployment rate as of June 2025. Employment grew by 3.1% in the past year.

The area's unemployment rate is below Greater Darwin's at 1.7%. Workforce participation stands at 74.0%, slightly higher than Greater Darwin's 69.7%. Key employment industries are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Public administration & safety is particularly strong with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance employs 11.9% of local workers, below Greater Darwin's 14.2%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, labour force grew by 2.9%, leading to a slight fall in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Darwin recorded similar employment and labour force growth with marginal unemployment reduction. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NT employment grew by 1.0% year-on-year, adding 1,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a national expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosebery-Bellamack's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.0%% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Rosebery-Bellamack had a median taxpayer income of $72,677 and an average of $78,223 in financial year 2022. This was notably high compared to national figures. Greater Darwin's median income for the same period was $65,522 with an average of $75,260. Based on a 10.44% growth since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $80,264 (median) and $86,389 (average). Census 2021 data ranks Rosebery-Bellamack's household, family, and personal incomes between the 87th and 91st percentiles nationally. The majority of locals, 42.1% or 2,925 people, fell into the $1,500-$2,999 income category, slightly higher than the surrounding region's 36.7%. A significant proportion, 33.9%, had incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating robust economic capacity. Despite high housing costs consuming 17.1% of income, disposable income remained at the 84th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Rosebery - Bellamack displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Rosebery-Bellamack's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 69.8% houses and 30.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Darwin metro's structure of 75.9% houses and 24.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosebery-Bellamack stood at 7.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.6% and rented ones at 55.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Darwin metro's average of $2,037. The median weekly rent figure in Rosebery-Bellamack was $400, matching Darwin metro's figure but exceeding the national average of $375. Nationally, Rosebery-Bellamack's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863.

Rosebery - Bellamack features high concentrations of group households and family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.8 percent of all households, including 41.8 percent couples with children, 22.3 percent couples without children, and 13.0 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.2 percent, with lone person households at 17.7 percent and group households comprising 4.6 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Darwin average of 2.8.

Educational attainment in Rosebery - Bellamack aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Rosebery-Bellamack show that 22.4% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to the SA4 region's 31.3%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them; advanced diplomas account for 12.6% and certificates for 31.9%. Educational participation is high at 39.3%, including 15.1% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Rosebery Primary School and Forrest Parade School serve a total of 440 students, focusing exclusively on primary education. Secondary options are available in nearby areas due to limited local school capacity (6.3 places per 100 residents vs the regional average of 14.7).

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

Rosebery-Bellamack has 19 active public transport stops. All are bus stops. They are served by 46 different routes, which together offer 2,471 weekly passenger trips.

The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average just 190 meters from the nearest stop. Daily service frequency averages 353 trips across all routes, equating to approximately 130 weekly trips per individual stop.

Rosebery - Bellamack's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Rosebery-Bellamack, with younger cohorts having particularly low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 59% of the total population (4,085 people) has private health cover, compared to 56.4% across Greater Darwin.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.2 and 6.8% of residents respectively. A total of 78.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.6% across Greater Darwin. As of a recent study conducted in June 20XX, the area has 6.7% of residents aged 65 and over (462 people). While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population, overall results are positive.

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

Rosebery-Bellamack had a higher cultural diversity than average, with 22.6% of its residents born overseas and 18.4% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Rosebery-Bellamack, accounting for 39.9%. The 'Other' religious category showed an overrepresentation in Rosebery-Bellamack with 1.3%, compared to 1.1% across Greater Darwin.

In terms of ancestry, Australian-born parents were the majority at 26.4%, followed by English at 22.9%, and Other at 11.6%. Some ethnic groups had notable differences in representation: Filipino was higher at 3.4% (regional average is 4.8%), Australian Aboriginal was lower at 7.5% (compared to 9.1%), and New Zealand-born residents were also lower at 1.0% (against a regional average of 0.7%).

Rosebery - Bellamack hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Rosebery-Bellamack's median age is 30 years, which is lower than Greater Darwin's average of 34 and Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Darwin, Rosebery-Bellamack has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.7%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.3%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 65-74 increased from 3.6% to 4.5%, while the percentage of those aged 5-14 decreased from 17.9% to 16.7%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate significant changes for Rosebery-Bellamack. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 30%, adding 253 people and reaching a total of 1,084 from the current 830. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age group is expected to grow by 4%, with an increase of 25 residents.