Roselands

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

As of November 2025, Roselands statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of around 13,458. This is an increase of 1,102 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,356. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 12,855 in June 2024 and additional 304 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 4,911 persons per square kilometer, placing Roselands (SA2) in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth rate of 8.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA3 area (4.8%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch projections for Roselands (SA2) anticipate a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas by 2041, with an expected increase of 1,049 persons reflecting a total increase of 3.2% over the 17 years from 2025 to 2041.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Roselands when compared nationally

Roselands recorded approximately 67 residential properties approved annually, with 339 homes approved between FY21 and FY25, and 16 in FY26. Over the past five financial years, an average of one new resident per new home was observed, suggesting balanced supply and demand. However, this increased to 4.5 people per dwelling over the past two years, indicating growing popularity and potential undersupply. The average construction value for new properties is $458,000.

In FY26, there have been $11.9 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Sydney, Roselands has 94% more construction activity per person. New building activity comprises 42% detached dwellings and 58% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living. With around 272 people per dwelling approval, Roselands shows a developing market. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 432 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply is expected to meet demand comfortably, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

Population forecasts indicate Roselands will gain 432 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified nine projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include 71-83 Graham Road Residential Development - Narwee, 280-300 Lakemba Street Wiley Park Plaza Development, Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line, and Sydney Metro City & Southwest. The following list details projects most relevant to the area.

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Roselands has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Roselands has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 5.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.2%.

As of September 2025, 6,467 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.0% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Roselands lags behind Greater Sydney at 51.3% compared to 60.0%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a particular specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 7.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.2% while labour force grew by 4.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, labour force expand by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Roselands' employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2022, Roselands had a median income among taxpayers of $41,245 with an average level of $52,383. This is lower than national averages and compares to levels of $56,994 and $80,856 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since June 30, 2022, current estimates would be approximately $46,446 (median) and $58,988 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census data, household income ranks at the 46th percentile ($1,685 weekly), while personal income sits at the 22nd percentile. Income analysis reveals that 33.0% of locals (4,441 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 80.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 43rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Roselands displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Roselands' dwelling structure, as assessed in the latest Census, consisted of 61.0% houses and 39.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 48.7% houses and 51.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Roselands was higher than Sydney metro at 32.2%, with the rest of dwellings being mortgaged (37.1%) or rented (30.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Roselands was $2,281, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure in Roselands was recorded at $410, compared to Sydney metro's $390. Nationally, Roselands' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Roselands has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.8% of all households, including 42.0% couples with children, 19.2% couples without children, and 13.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.2%, with lone person households at 20.7% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 26.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (18.9%). Educational participation is high, with 32.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 10.5% in primary, 8.9% in secondary, and 6.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Roselands has 80 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 21 different routes that together facilitate 3,230 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 123 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 461 trips per day, which equates to approximately 40 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Analysis of health metrics indicates robust performance across Roselands, with both younger and older age groups experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is notably low at approximately 48% of the total population (around 6,420 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Arthritis and diabetes are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.1 and 5.4% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 76.1%, report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 77.7%. Roselands has a notable senior population, with 16.6% (around 2,234 people) aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are commendably strong, largely aligning with the overall population's health profile.

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

Roselands has high cultural diversity, with 40.6% of its population born overseas and 61.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Roselands, comprising 57.1%. Islam is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 24.3% versus 24.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (23.0%), Lebanese (13.6%), and Greek (13.0%). Notably, Macedonian (1.2%) and Vietnamese (2.0%) populations are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 3.7%, respectively. Spanish population is also slightly higher at 0.7%.

Roselands's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Roselands is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Roselands has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (13.6%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.3%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 12.9% to 13.8%, while the proportion aged 35-44 has decreased from 13.3% to 12.3%. By 2041, Roselands is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 43%, reaching 1,117 people from 780. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 63% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 25-34 and 0-4 years.