Rosemeadow

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

As of Nov 2025, Rosemeadow's population is estimated at around 8,556 people. This reflects an increase of 549 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,007 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch data, with a resident population estimate of 8,293 as of June 2024 and 220 additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,842 persons per square kilometer, placing Rosemeadow in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Rosemeadow's growth rate of 6.9% since census is within 0.7 percentage points of the state's growth rate of 7.6%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 56% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered areas and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with Rosemeadow expected to expand by 7,998 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 91.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

Rosemeadow has seen approximately 45 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS data. From FY-21 to FY-25, around 228 homes were approved, with an additional 70 in FY-26 so far. The average population increase per dwelling built over these years was 0.9 people.

This suggests supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buyer choices and supporting potential population growth beyond projections. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $417,000, which is higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. In FY-26, $5.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited commercial development focus compared to residential.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosemeadow has 15.0% less building activity per person but ranks among the 74th percentile nationally. Recent construction consists of 75.0% detached houses and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban character with a focus on family homes. There are approximately 169 people per dwelling approval in Rosemeadow, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Rosemeadow is projected to grow by 7,815 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Rosemeadow has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects that are expected to impact this area. Major projects include Greater Macarthur Growth Area, Kerridge Release Area (Ambarvale South), Gilead Stage Two, and Greater Macarthur Transit Corridor. The following list details those projects considered most relevant:.

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

Rosemeadow's workforce spans various sectors with balanced white and blue collar jobs, an unemployment rate of 6.6% as of September 2025. This rate is 2.5% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Rosemeadow stands at 56.1%, below Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with manufacturing notably concentrated at 1.9 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services employ only 3.6% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population.

In the past year, employment increased by 6.2%, while labour force grew by 5.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. Statewide in NSW as of 25-Nov, employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rosemeadow's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.0% in five years and 12.8% in ten years, though these are illustrative extrapolations not accounting for localized population changes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Rosemeadow suburb's median taxpayer income is $50,198 and average is $57,612 based on latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $54,646 (median) and $62,716 (average), considering Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. According to 2021 Census figures, household income ranks at the 47th percentile ($1,708 weekly) and personal income at the 29th percentile. Major income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 with 39.4% of residents (3,371 people), similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.4% of income remaining after expenses, 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.4% houses and 15.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rosemeadow stood at 23.6%, similar to Sydney metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.2% and rented ones at 34.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,933, lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,100. The median weekly rent was $380, matching the Sydney metro figure of $380. Nationally, Rosemeadow's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,933 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $380 versus the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 80.0% of all households, including 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, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

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%, with 12.4% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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 30 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. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents on average being located just 208 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 155 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 36 weekly trips per individual bus stop.

Health performance in Rosemeadow is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Rosemeadow faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent among its residents, particularly among older age cohorts. Approximately 50% (~4257 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.6% and 9.0% of residents respectively. However, 66.1% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.3% across Greater Sydney. Rosemeadow has 14.0% (1197 people) of residents aged 65 and over, with health outcomes among seniors requiring more attention than the broader 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's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 27.7% born overseas and 27.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Rosemeadow, accounting for 57.0%. Buddhism had a notable presence at 4.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 2.9%.

The top three ancestral groups were Australian (24.3%), English (20.4%), and Other (17.0%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Samoan was overrepresented at 2.6% (compared to the regional average of 2.4%), Spanish at 1.0% (vs 0.7%), and Lebanese at 1.3% (vs 1.9%).

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 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rosemeadow has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.4%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 75-84 has increased from 3.0% to 4.8%, while the population aged 55-64 has decreased from 12.1% to 10.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Rosemeadow, with the strongest growth projected for the 45-54 age group, which is expected to grow by 122%, adding 1,214 residents to reach a total of 2,207.