Rosehill (NSW)

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

As of May 2026, the population of the suburb of Rosehill (NSW) is estimated at around 4,877. This reflects an increase of 830 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,047. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,876 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,328 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Rosehill's growth of 20.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's growth rate of 7.1%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period from 2026 to 2041, with the area expected to grow by 2,365 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 48.5% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Rosehill among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Rosehill recorded approximately 29 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 149 homes were approved, with an additional 5 in FY-26. This results in about 3.3 new residents per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

Supply is lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers focus on premium market with average construction values of $502,000 for new homes. Commercial approvals totaled $17.7 million in FY-26, indicating moderate commercial development levels. Rosehill's development levels are similar to Greater Sydney, preserving market equilibrium.

New developments consist of 12.0% detached dwellings and 88.0% medium and high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 159 people per dwelling approval, Rosehill exhibits growth area characteristics. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates an increase of 2,364 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 54 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Powerhouse Parramatta, Novus on Harris, Royal Parramatta Private Hospital, and Cosmopolitan by Deicorp Parramatta. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Rosehill rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Rosehill has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 7.0%. As of December 2025, 3,349 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Rosehill is high at 83.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 37.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

However, education & training is under-represented, with only 5.7% of Rosehill's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.9%. There is one worker for every resident in Rosehill as at the Census, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 7.0% while labour force increased by 6.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosehill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

The median taxpayer income in Rosehill is $53,014, with an average of $63,608, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is lower than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Assuming a 10.32% increase based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $58,485 (median) and $70,172 (average). The 2021 Census data shows personal income at the 67th percentile ($899 weekly), while household income is at the 51st percentile. Income brackets indicate that 40.0% of Rosehill residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (1,950 individuals). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 46th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

Rosehill features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Rosehill's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 17.3% houses and 82.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosehill was at 9.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 20.8% and rented ones at 70.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,997, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Rosehill was $390, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Rosehill's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Rosehill features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.7% of all households, consisting of 33.0% couples with children, 20.5% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.3%, with lone person households at 29.7% and group households comprising 7.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Rosehill's educational attainment exceeds national averages: 53.1% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (31.2%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational pathways make up 21.2%, with advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 10.4%. Educational participation is high, with 32.6% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.2% in primary, 8.3% in tertiary, and 3.6% pursuing secondary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 8.3% in tertiary education, and 3.6% pursuing secondary education.

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

Rosehill has 16 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 13 different routes that together facilitate 896 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's home to the nearest transport stop is 155 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility in the area. As a predominantly residential zone, most residents commute outwards. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation for 65% of residents, followed by trains at 17% and buses at 9%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.7, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 37.5% of Rosehill's residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, an average of 128 trips are made per day, equating to approximately 56 weekly trips per individual stop.

Rosehill's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Rosehill. AreaSearch's assessment shows low prevalence of common health conditions among both young and old age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~2,540 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but trailing Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (4.9%) and asthma (4.0%). A significant majority, 84.2%, report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents display low chronic condition prevalence. Rosehill has 8.8% of its population aged 65 and over (429 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings, broadly in line with the general population.

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

Rosehill's population is predominantly culturally diverse, with 72.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 67.9% born overseas. The predominant religion in Rosehill is Hinduism, comprising 31.9%, compared to the regional average of 5.2%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (26.2%), Indian (22.9%), and Chinese (9.2%).

Notably, Lebanese (7.1%) and Filipino (3.3%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Rosehill compared to regional averages of 2.6% and 2.0%, respectively.

Rosehill hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Rosehill's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosehill has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (31.7%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (8.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.6%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has increased from 28.7% to 31.7%, while those aged 75-84 have risen from 1.4% to 2.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has declined from 10.9% to 8.5%, and those aged 35-44 have dropped from 21.6% to 19.8%. Demographic modeling indicates that Rosehill's age profile will significantly change by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 35-44 cohort, which is expected to increase by 72%, adding 692 residents to reach a total of 1,658.