Rosebery (NSW)

Rosebery lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

By Nov 2025, Rosebery's population is estimated at around 15,021. This reflects an increase of 1,488 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,533. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 14,645 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 230 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 7,782 persons per square kilometer, placing Rosebery in the top 10% nationally according to AreaSearch. Rosebery's growth rate of 11.0% exceeded both state (6.7%) and metropolitan area averages. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections where data is not available, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb is projected to grow by 2,509 persons, reflecting an increase of 14.5% in total over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Rosebery recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Rosebery has seen approximately 140 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 703 homes. As of FY26, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling has accommodated 2.3 new residents per year between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost value of these new homes is $1,008,000, reflecting a focus on the premium market segment.

This financial year has seen $3.9 million in commercial approvals, suggesting the area's residential character. New development consists predominantly of medium and high-density housing (93%), with detached houses making up 7%. This shift from the existing housing mix (23% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles preferences. Rosebery has an estimated population density of around 1123 people per approval.

Looking ahead, AreaSearch projects Rosebery's population to grow by 2,178 residents by 2041. Current development patterns suggest that new housing supply should meet demand, potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Rosebery has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 45 projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include Eastlakes Live, Corio Group Seniors Living Rosebery, Green Square Town Centre, and 761-765 Botany Road Mixed Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Rosebery shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Rosebery has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.8% as of June 2025, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Rosebery is higher at 68.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Professional & technical jobs are particularly concentrated, with levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 10.8%, compared to the regional average of 14.1%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12 months prior to June 2025, employment in Rosebery increased by 0.4% while labour force grew by 0.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in Sep-22, project growth of 6.6% over five years and 14.0% over ten years for Rosebery's local employment mix, based on weighted extrapolation of industry-specific projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Rosebery's median income among taxpayers was $64,066 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $81,394 during the same period. In Greater Sydney, the median and average incomes were $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, current estimates project Rosebery's median income to be approximately $72,145 and the average to be around $91,658, based on a 12.61% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Rosebery rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 88th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution data shows that 34.3% of residents (5,152 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, slightly higher than the regional level of 30.9%. Rosebery's affluence is further evident with 35.0% of residents earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 20.5% of income in Rosebery, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 75th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Rosebery features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Rosebery's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 23.1% houses and 76.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 0.0% houses and 0.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosebery was at 20.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.4% and rented ones at 51.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, aligning with Sydney metro's average. The median weekly rent was $580, unlike Sydney metro which had no recorded figures for rents. Nationally, Rosebery's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Rosebery features high concentrations of group households, with a median household size of 2.3 people

Family households account for 63.9% of all households, including 23.1% couples with children, 32.0% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.1%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households comprising 9.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people.

Rosebery shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Rosebery's educational attainment is notably high, exceeding broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 50.3% possess university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This educational advantage is reflected in the types of qualifications held: Bachelor degrees are most common at 32.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational pathways account for 23.0% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 12.5%.

Educational participation is also high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in tertiary education, 5.2% in primary education, and 3.9% pursuing secondary education. Rosebery's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,156 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1091. The three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas.

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

Rosebery has 44 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 20 different routes that together facilitate 5,075 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents live from the nearest stop is 126 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility.

On average, there are 725 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 115 weekly trips per individual stop.

Rosebery's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Rosebery shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 59% of its total population of 8,871 have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.6% and 5.4% of residents respectively. Around 80.9% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Sydney overall. Rosebery has 10.5%, or 1,577 people, aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with the general population's health profile.

Rosebery is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Rosebery has a culturally diverse population, with 47.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 53.8% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Rosebery, comprising 47.4%. Judaism is overrepresented, making up 1.5% compared to None% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (17.4%), Chinese (16.3%), and English (14.3%). Notably, Greek (6.7%) Russian (1.2%) and Spanish (1.0%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Rosebery compared to None% regionally.

Rosebery's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Rosebery's median age is 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosebery has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (27.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.2%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 17.4% to 19.1%, while the 15 to 24 age group has risen from 12.9% to 14.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 29.4% to 27.7%. Population forecasts for Rosebery in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth in the 35 to 44 age group (40%), adding 1,138 residents to reach a total of 4,008. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.