Roselands

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Roselands is around 13,122, reflecting a 766 person increase (6.2%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 12,356 people. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 12,730 based on latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 306 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 4,789 persons per square kilometer, placing Roselands in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. This growth rate exceeded that of the SA3 area (5.7%), marking Roselands as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia figures released in 2024 with 2022 as base year for covered SA2 areas and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as base year for uncovered areas.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas until 2041. Based on these aggregations, Roselands is projected to increase by 967 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 4.4% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Roselands had around 66 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 331 homes. By FY26, 22 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.1 new residents arrived per year for each new home between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, this figure has accelerated to 4.4 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting increasing demand and tightening supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $458,000, slightly above the regional average.

In FY26, $17.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Roselands has 90.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers ample choice despite recent easing of construction activity. New developments consist of 41.0% detached dwellings and 59.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living to create affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix of 61.0% houses. Roselands has a population density of around 272 people per approval, indicating a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Roselands is forecasted to gain 575 residents by 2041.

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

Nine projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include 71-83 Graham Road Residential Development in Narwee, 280-300 Lakemba Street Wiley Park Plaza Development, Sydney Metro City & Southwest project, and Rail Service Improvement Program for T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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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. The unemployment rate in the area was 4.9% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.2%.

Residents' employment rate is 66.2%, slightly below Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A high proportion, 40.0%, work from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services employ only 7.9% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by working population counts versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 5.2%, while the labour force grew by 5.3%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 5.6% compared to Greater Sydney's marginal rise. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest an expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Roselands' employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, assuming no change in population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Roselands had a median income among taxpayers of $41,245 with an average level of $52,383. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $44,899 (median) and $57,024 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household income ranks at the 46th percentile with a weekly income of $1,685, while personal income sits at the 22nd percentile. Distribution data shows that 33.0% of locals (4,330 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category, aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.9% of income remaining after housing costs, 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 per the latest Census, consisted of 61.0% houses and 39.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Sydney metro's 61.0% houses and 39.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Roselands was at 32.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.1% and rented ones at 30.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,281, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Roselands was $410, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Roselands' mortgage repayments were higher at $2,281 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $410 compared to 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 2.7.

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 prominent, 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, including 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 92 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 23 different routes that together facilitate 3013 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 122 meters from the nearest stop. Most Roselands residents commute outwards daily, primarily by car (85%), while only 7% use trains. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling in Roselands, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 40% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, buses run an average of 430 trips per day, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per stop.

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

Roselands shows robust health metrics according to AreaSearch's evaluation. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low across both young and elderly cohorts. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of Roselands' total population (around 6,260 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.1%) and diabetes (5.4%). About 76.1% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Roselands has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,230 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Senior health outcomes align with national rankings, mirroring the general population.

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 main religion in Roselands, comprising 57.1%. However, Islam is overrepresented at 24.3%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (23.0%), Lebanese (13.6%), and Greek (13.0%), all substantially higher than regional averages. Notably, Macedonian (1.2%) is overrepresented compared to the region's 0.4%, as are Vietnamese (2.0%) and Spanish (0.7%).

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

The median age in Roselands is close to Greater Sydney's average at 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Roselands has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (12.0%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.0%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 grew from 12.9% to 14.1%, while the percentage of those aged 35-44 decreased from 13.3% to 12.0%. By 2041, Roselands is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The number of residents aged 75-84 is expected to grow by 38%, reaching 1,101 from 800. The aging population trend is evident with those aged 65 and above comprising 63% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the age groups 25-34 and 0-4 years.