Rosebery - Bellamack

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 was around 7,223 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 668 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,555. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,223 from the ABS in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,271 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Rosebery-Bellamack's growth rate of 10.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.3%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch applies 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. Future population trends project an above median growth for national statistical areas, with Rosebery-Bellamack expected to increase by 1,103 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 15.3% over the 16 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. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 22 homes were approved, with another seven approved so far in FY26. Despite a declining population, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average value of new dwellings is $368,000. In terms of commercial development, $1.3 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating minimal activity. Compared to Greater Darwin, Rosebery-Bellamack has significantly lower building activity, at 84% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, although recent periods have seen increased development activity. This is also below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent development has been exclusively detached houses, maintaining the suburb'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% 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 estimate Rosebery-Bellamack will add 1,103 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 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 has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 1.3% as of December 2025, compared to Greater Darwin's 3.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.3%.

There are 4,211 residents employed currently, with a workforce participation rate of 77.9%, higher than Greater Darwin's 72.5%. Only 3.6% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. Major employment industries include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. The area specializes in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 11.9% of local workers, below Greater Darwin's 14.2%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 1.3%, labour force grew by 1.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Rosebery-Bellamack's employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

The Rosebery - Bellamack SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $74,678 and an average income of $80,566 in financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is notably high compared to Greater Darwin's median income of $66,956 and average income of $77,199 during the same period. By March 2026, estimated incomes based on a 9.41% Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $81,705 (median) and $88,147 (average). Income data from Census 2021 ranks Rosebery - Bellamack's household, family, and personal incomes highly, between the 87th and 90th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 42.1% of locals (3,040 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly category, similar to surrounding regions at 36.7%. A substantial proportion, 33.9%, earns above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 84th percentile nationally. 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

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 compares to Darwin metro's 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosebery-Bellamack was at 7.5%, with the rest either mortgaged (36.6%) or rented (55.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Darwin metro's average of $2,100. Median weekly rent in Rosebery-Bellamack was $400, compared to Darwin metro's $385. Nationally, Rosebery-Bellamack's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than 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 constitute 77.8% of all households, including 41.8% couples with children, 22.3% couples without children, and 13.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.2%, with lone person households at 17.7% and group households making up 4.6%. The median household size is 2.9 people, 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

Rosebery's educational qualifications lag behind the SA4 region benchmark with 22.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 31.3%. This indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. 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 such qualifications – advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (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.

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 of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 48 individual routes that facilitate a total of 2,486 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 190 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 94%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 3.6% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions.

The 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 are close to national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The level of common health conditions among residents is somewhat typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (4,297 people). The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.2% and 6.8% of residents respectively. 78.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 6.9% of residents aged 65 and over (497 people), which is lower than the 11.0% in Greater Darwin. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those for 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 showed a higher cultural diversity than average, with 22.6% of its population born overseas and 18.4% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Rosebery-Bellamack, comprising 39.9% of the population. The 'Other' religious category had a similar percentage to Greater Darwin's average (1.3%).

In terms of ancestry, Australian was the highest at 26.4%, followed by English at 22.9%. Notably, Filipino, Australian Aboriginal, and New Zealand groups were slightly overrepresented compared to regional averages: Filipino at 3.4% vs 3.8%, 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

Rosebery-Bellamack's median age is 30 years, which is below Greater Darwin's average of 34 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Darwin, Rosebery-Bellamack has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.9%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.8%). According to the 2021 Census, the age group of 55-64 increased from 6.4% to 7.8%, while the 65-74 cohort rose from 3.6% to 4.6%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group decreased from 17.9% to 15.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Rosebery-Bellamack. Notably, the 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 30%, adding 256 people and reaching a total of 1,112 residents from its current figure of 855. The 0-4 age group will experience more modest growth of 4%, with an increase of just 23 residents.