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 Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Rosehill (NSW) is estimated at around 4,817. This reflects an increase of 770 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,047. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 4,811 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 41 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,312 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Rosehill's growth rate of 19.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over this period, with the suburb expected to grow by 2,475 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 44.5% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Rosehill according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Rosehill has recorded around 26 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 130 homes have been approved, with a further three approved in FY-26 so far. Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to population changes, which could be beneficial for buyers.

The average expected construction cost of new homes is $502,000, indicating developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This year, there have been $17.7 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development compared to Greater Sydney. Rosehill has 19.0% less new development per person than Greater Sydney and ranks among the 65th percentile nationally for new development. New development consists of 17.0% detached dwellings and 83.0% medium and high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers due to accessible entry options.

With around 220 people per dwelling approval, Rosehill indicates a developing market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Rosehill is expected to grow by 2,145 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 56 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Powerhouse Parramatta, Camellia-Rosehill Place Strategy, Parramatta Metro Station - Sydney Metro West, and Melrose Park South - Holdmark Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Rosehill ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Rosehill has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.3%.

The area's unemployment rate is below Greater Sydney's, standing at 1.8% compared to 4.2%, and workforce participation is high at 78.7%. A significant portion of residents work from home, with 37.5% reported in Census responses. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has a high concentration with 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, indicating the area functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.3% while labour force grew by 4.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 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 only.

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

Rosehill suburb has a median taxpayer income of $53,014 and an average of $63,608 based on latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $57,711 and average income $69,244, considering Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics data from the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 67th percentile ($899 weekly) and household income at the 51st percentile. Income brackets show that 40.0% (1,926 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 46th percentile. The suburb'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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 17.3% houses and 82.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosehill stood at 9.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 20.8% and rented dwellings at 70.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,997, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $390, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Rosehill's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 62.7% of all households, including 33.0% couples with children, 20.5% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 37.3%, with lone person households at 29.7% and group households making up 7.1%. 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 residents aged 15+ have a university qualification rate of 53.1%, exceeding Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 31.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational pathways account for 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.

This includes 10.2% in primary, 8.3% in tertiary, 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 operational public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These are covered by 13 different routes, offering 896 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 155 meters from the nearest stop. Commuter patterns show that most residents travel outwards daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 65%, followed by train at 17% and bus at 9%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.7, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 37.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 128 trips per day, equating to approximately 56 weekly trips per 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 shows strong performance throughout Rosehill. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were both low across young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover was approximately 52% of the total population (~2,509 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The most common medical conditions in Rosehill were mental health issues (4.9%) and asthma (4.0%). A total of 84.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents had notably healthy outcomes with low chronic condition prevalence. The area had 9.0% of residents aged 65 and over (433 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population nationally.

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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 72.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 67.9% born overseas. The predominant religion in Rosehill is Hinduism, comprising 31.9% of the population, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (26.2%), Indian (22.9%), and Chinese (9.2%).

These percentages are significantly higher than the regional averages of 16.0%, 3.6%, and 4.8%, respectively. Notably, Lebanese ethnicity is overrepresented in Rosehill at 7.1% compared to 2.6% regionally, Spanish at 0.8% versus 0.6%, and Filipino at 3.3% against 2.0%.

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. Rosehill has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (29.2%) compared to Greater Sydney but fewer residents aged 15-24 (8.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the percentage of Rosehill's population aged 65-74 has grown from 4.3% to 5.7%, while the percentage of residents aged 5-14 has declined from 10.9% to 9.0%. The percentage of residents aged 35-44 has also dropped, from 21.6% to 20.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Rosehill's age profile will change significantly. The projected growth in the 35-44 cohort is particularly strong at 67%, adding 645 residents to reach a total of 1,614.