Rosebery - Bellamack

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Rosebery - Bellamack's population is around 6,950 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 395 people (6.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,555 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,950 from the ABS as of June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,185 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Rosebery - Bellamack has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 1.2% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 57.8% 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, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is applying growth rates by age cohort to each area, as provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). As we examine future population trends, an above-median population growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is projected, with the area expected to increase by 1,176 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 16.9% in total 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 around 4 new homes approved each year, with 22 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 6 so far in FY-26. With population declining over recent years, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a well-balanced market with good buyer choice, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $368,000. Additionally, $1.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

When measured against Greater Darwin, Rosebery - Bellamack records markedly lower building activity (85.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though development activity has picked up in recent periods. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Further, 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 despite density pressures. The location has approximately 1303 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

Future projections show Rosebery - Bellamack adding 1,176 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 5thth percentile nationally

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

Rosebery - Bellamack features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.3%, and 1.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 4,211 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.8% below Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (81.8% compared to Greater Darwin's 76.1%). Based on Census responses, a low 3.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. The area shows particularly strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. In contrast, health care & social assistance employs just 11.9% of local workers, below Greater Darwin's 14.2%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.3% while labour force increased by 1.2%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Darwin recorded employment growth of 1.3%, labour force growth of 1.2%, with unemployment falling marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Rosebery - Bellamack. 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 Rosebery - Bellamack's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Rosebery - Bellamack SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $74,678 and an average of $80,566 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is extremely high nationally, contrasting with Greater Darwin's median income of $66,956 and average income of $77,199. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $80,981 (median) and $87,366 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Rosebery - Bellamack, between the 87th and 90th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the predominant cohort spans 42.1% of locals (2,925 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 36.7% in the same category. The substantial proportion of high earners (33.9% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the locality. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 84th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places 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

Dwelling structure within Rosebery - Bellamack, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 69.8% houses and 30.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Darwin metro's 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Rosebery - Bellamack was lagging that of Darwin metro, at 7.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (36.6%) or rented (55.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Darwin metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Darwin metro's $2,100 and $385. Nationally, Rosebery - Bellamack's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 77.8% of all households, comprising 41.8% couples with children, 22.3% couples without children, and 13.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.2%, with lone person households at 17.7% and group households comprising 4.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

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

Educational qualifications in Rosebery - Bellamack trail regional benchmarks, with 22.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 31.3% in the SA4 region. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 14.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (31.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 39.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.1% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 19 active transport stops operating within Rosebery - Bellamack comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 48 individual routes, collectively providing 2,486 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 190 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling. A relatively low 3.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 355 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 130 weekly trips per individual stop.

Rosebery - Bellamack's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Rosebery - Bellamack's health metrics sit close to national benchmarks, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The level of common health conditions among the general population is somewhat typical, though higher than the national average among older cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (4,135 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.2% and 6.8% of residents, respectively, while 78.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 7.1% of residents aged 65 and over (494 people), which is lower than the 10.8% in Greater Darwin. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Rosebery - Bellamack was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 22.6% of the population born overseas and 18.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Rosebery - Bellamack is Christianity, which makes up 39.9% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 1.3% of the population, compared to 1.3% across Greater Darwin.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Rosebery - Bellamack are Australian, comprising 26.4% of the population, English, comprising 22.9% of the population, and Other, comprising 11.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 3.4% of Rosebery - Bellamack (vs 3.8% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 7.5% (vs 7.0%) and New Zealand at 1.0% (vs 0.6%).

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

At 30 years, Rosebery - Bellamack's median age is notably under the Greater Darwin average of 34 and also substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Darwin, Rosebery - Bellamack has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents (16.6%) but fewer 55 - 64 year-olds (7.7%). Following the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 3.6% to 4.9% of the population, while the 55 to 64 cohort increased from 6.4% to 7.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 20.0% to 18.2% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 17.9% to 16.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Rosebery - Bellamack. Leading the demographic shift, the 45 to 54 group will grow by 32% (261 people), reaching 1,084 from 822. The 0 to 4 group displays more modest growth at 5%, adding only 31 residents.