Roseville

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Roseville is around 10,915, reflecting a growth of 575 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 5.6% rise from the previously reported population of 10,340. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 10,753 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, along with an additional 209 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,784 persons per square kilometer, placing Roseville in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 5.6% since the census is within 0.3 percentage points of the SA4 region's growth rate of 5.9%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase its population by just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with an anticipated growth of 1,428 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 11.6% over the 16-year period.

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

Roseville averaged approximately 45 new dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 229 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved in FY-26 as of the present time. The average population growth associated with these approvals was approximately 0.3 people per year over the past five financial years.

This suggests that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice and potential for population growth beyond projections. The average construction cost value of new properties in Roseville is around $932,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $5.1 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. New development consists predominantly of medium and high-density housing (75%), with detached houses making up the remaining 25%.

This shift from existing housing patterns (currently 69% houses) suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Roseville currently has approximately 477 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the location is expected to grow by 1,266 residents through to 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.

Roseville 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 23 projects that may impact the area. Notable projects include Transport Oriented Development - Lindfield Precinct, Chatswood CBD Expansion Projects, Rosewood Residences, and Bridgestone Projects Lindfield. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Roseville exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Roseville has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 0.5% over the past year. As of December 2025, 5680 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is at 66.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 63.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Finance & insurance shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level, while construction has lower representation at 4.6% compared to the regional average of 8.6%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.5%, labour force by 0.6%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced higher growth rates of 2.2% for employment and 2.3% for labour force. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Roseville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Roseville had a median income among taxpayers of $68,151 with an average level standing at $137,025. This places Roseville in the top percentile nationally, compared to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since June 30, 2023, current estimates for Roseville would be approximately $75,184 (median) and $151,166 (average) as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 shows household, family, and personal incomes in Roseville rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 98th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 41.3% of individuals earn $4,000 or more, unlike broader trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Economic strength is evident with 53.0% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income, while strong earnings rank residents in the 97th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

Roseville's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 68.7% houses and 31.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Roseville stood at 39.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.0% and rented ones at 26.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,651, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Roseville was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Roseville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 80.9% of all households, including 46.3% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for 19.1%, with lone person households at 16.5% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Roseville demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Roseville has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 61.0% holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the state average of 32.2%. The majority of these qualifications are bachelor degrees (36.9%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational pathways account for 15.6%, with advanced diplomas making up 9.1% and certificates 6.5%.

Educational participation is also high, with 34.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 7.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Roseville has 85 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 75 different routes, offering a total of 10,222 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 135 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 73%, followed by train at 14% and walking at 5%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,460 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 120 weekly trips per stop.

Roseville's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Roseville's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 81% of Roseville's total population (8,822 people) has private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.2 and 5.4% of residents respectively. 77.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Roseville has 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,921 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Roseville was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Roseville's population shows high linguistic diversity, with 31.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 39.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Roseville, comprising 48.2% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 1.1% versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.3%), Australian (18.6%), and Chinese (18.2%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Other ethnic groups with notable divergences include Korean, at 1.5% in Roseville versus 1.1% regionally, Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%, and French at 0.7% versus 0.5%.

Roseville's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Roseville has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. The 15-24 cohort is over-represented in Roseville at 16.6%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 13.3% to 16.6%, and the 75-84 cohort has increased from 5.2% to 6.6%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 15.4% to 13.8%, and the 0-4 group has dropped from 4.7% to 3.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Roseville's age profile will significantly change. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to expand by 309 people (43%), from 720 to 1,030. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 58% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 0-4 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.