Rosemeadow

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

As of Feb 2026, Rosemeadow's population is estimated at around 8,671. This reflects an increase of 664 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,007. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 8,293 in June 2024, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 225 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,880 persons per square kilometer, placing Rosemeadow in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Rosemeadow's growth rate of 8.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 7.8%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56% 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. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with Rosemeadow expected to expand by 7,822 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 85.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

Rosemeadow has seen approximately 43 dwelling approvals annually, with 219 homes approved between FY-21 and FY-25. In FY-26, 68 dwellings have been approved so far. On average, 0.9 people per year have moved to the area for each dwelling built over the past five financial years.

The average construction value of new properties is $417,000. This financial year, $5.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosemeadow has 18.0% less building activity per person and ranks at the 72nd percentile nationally.

Recent construction consists of 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% townhouses or apartments. The area has approximately 174 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Rosemeadow is projected to grow by 7,444 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects expected to impact this region: Greater Macarthur Growth Area, Kerridge Release Area (Ambarvale South), Gilead Stage Two, and Greater Macarthur Transit Corridor. The following details those likely to be most relevant.

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Rosemeadow shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Rosemeadow's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs with varied sector representation. The unemployment rate was 6.5% as of an unspecified past year. Employment growth during this period was estimated at 6.8%.

As of December 2025, 4,129 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.8%, which is 2.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. A high proportion, 25.8%, of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment industries included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with manufacturing being particularly prominent at 1.9 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services employed only 3.6% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending in an unspecified date, employment increased by 6.8% while the labour force grew by 7.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosemeadow's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Rosemeadow suburb's median taxpayer income was $50,198 and average was $57,612 in financial year 2023, according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than national averages, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income could be approximately $54,646 and average around $62,716, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. According to 2021 Census figures, household income ranked at the 47th percentile ($1,708 weekly), while personal income was at the 29th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated with 39.4% of residents (3,416 people), similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupied this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 81.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 46th percentile.

Rosemeadow is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Rosemeadow's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.4% houses and 15.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is in contrast to Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosemeadow stood at 23.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.2% and rented ones at 34.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,933, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Rosemeadow was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Rosemeadow's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,933 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $380 compared to the national figure of $375.

Rosemeadow features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 80.0% of all households, consisting of 39.0% couples with children, 19.6% couples without children, and 19.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.0%, with lone person households at 18.0% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Rosemeadow fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.6%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (26.1%). Educational participation is high at 31.8%, comprising primary education (12.4%), secondary education (9.7%), and tertiary education (3.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.4% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Rosemeadow has 32 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 34 different routes that together facilitate 1,090 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 208 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Rosemeadow's residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 88%, while train usage stands at 6%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.4, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 25.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 155 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 34 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Rosemeadow is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Rosemeadow faces significant health challenges, as per AreaSearch's assessment conducted on 08-07-20XX. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across various age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~4,314 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (9.6%) and mental health issues (9%). However, 66.1% of residents report no medical ailments, lower than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Rosemeadow has 14.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,222 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges but align with national rankings for the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Rosemeadow was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Rosemeadow, surveyed in August 2019, exhibited greater cultural diversity than most local areas. It had 27.7% of its population born overseas and 27.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 57.0%.

Buddhism, however, was more prevalent in Rosemeadow at 4.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.1%. In terms of ancestry, Australian (24.3%) and English (20.4%) were top groups, both higher than regional averages of 17.8% and 15.6% respectively. 'Other' ancestry comprised 17.0%. Notable differences existed in Samoan (2.6%, vs regional 0.5%), Spanish (1.0%, vs 0.6%) and Lebanese (1.3%, vs 2.6%) groups.

Rosemeadow hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Rosemeadow's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosemeadow has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.0%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has grown from 3.0% to 5.0%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 55-64 has decreased from 12.1% to 10.5%, and the percentage of those aged 25-34 has dropped from 14.2% to 13.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Rosemeadow, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 age group (114%), adding 1,158 residents to reach a total of 2,173.