Roseville

An assessment of population growth drivers in Roseville reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Roseville is around 10,967, reflecting a 6.1% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 10,340 people. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 10,809 in June 2024 and an additional 175 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 2,797 persons per square kilometer, placing Roseville in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Roseville's growth exceeded that of its SA4 region (5.8%), making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections where necessary, with growth rates by age group applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041.

Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase by approximately 1,536 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 12.6% over the 17-year period.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Roseville has averaged around 45 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 229 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1 new resident arrives per new home annually over the past 5 financial years. However, recent data shows this has intensified to 11 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $932,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This year, $5.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Current new development consists of 25.0% detached houses and 75.0% medium and high-density housing, a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 69.0% houses), potentially due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. The location has approximately 479 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area.

Looking ahead, Roseville is expected to grow by 1,378 residents through to 2041, according to 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.

Roseville 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 has identified 24 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Transport Oriented Development & Rail Infrastructure - Lindfield Precinct, Chatswood CBD Expansion Projects, Rosewood Residences, and Bridgestone Projects Lindfield. The following list details those most relevant:.

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

Roseville has a highly educated workforce. The technology sector is particularly well-represented. The unemployment rate was 3.5% in the past year.

Employment grew by an estimated 0.8%. As of December 2025, 5,756 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.7%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 66.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Sixty-three point three percent of residents worked from home, according to Census responses.

Key industries include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Finance & insurance had an employment share 1.9 times the regional level. Conversely, construction showed lower representation at 4.6% versus the regional average of 8.6%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.8% and labour force by 0.9%, keeping unemployment stable. Greater Sydney experienced higher growth rates. 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 Roseville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 for financial year ended June 2023, Roseville had a median income among taxpayers of $68,151 and an average income of $137,025. Nationally, these figures place Roseville in the top percentile. In Greater Sydney, the median income was $60,817 and the average was $83,023. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $74,189 (median) and $149,165 (average). Census data from 2021 shows Roseville's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 91st and 98th percentiles nationally. Income distribution in Roseville is skewed towards higher earnings, with 41.3% of individuals earning over $4,000 annually compared to 30.9% in the broader area earning between $1,500 and $2,999. 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. Roseville residents rank 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 dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 68.7% houses and 31.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Roseville was higher than that of Sydney metro at 39.7%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (34.0%) or rented (26.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,651, which is above the Sydney metro average of $2,427 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Roseville was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 19.1%, with lone person households at 16.5% and group households comprising 2.8% of the total. 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's educational attainment exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 61.0% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 36.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational pathways account for 15.6%, with advanced diplomas at 9.1% and certificates at 6.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in primary, 10.2% in secondary, and 7.6% in 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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 75 routes, facilitating 10,222 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 135 meters to the nearest stop. As a mainly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 73%, followed by train at 14% and walking at 5%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.3.

According to the 2021 Census, 63.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 1,460 trips per day, 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 excellent results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 81% of the total population (8,864 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent 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 17.9% of its population aged 65 and over (1,963 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with national rankings and 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 31.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 39.5% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Roseville, making up 48.2% of people. Judaism is overrepresented, comprising 1.1% compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

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%. Notably, Korean is overrepresented at 1.5%, Hungarian at 0.4%, and French at 0.7% compared to regional averages.

Roseville's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Roseville has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, Roseville has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 15-24 (16.6%) and a lower proportion of those aged 25-34 (9.3%). Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.3% to 16.6%, while the 75-84 cohort has grown from 5.2% to 6.7%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 15.4% to 14.1%, and the 35-44 age group has dropped from 14.3% to 13.1%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Roseville's age profile by 2041. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to expand by 323 people (44%), growing from 734 to 1,058 individuals. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above are projected to account for 57% of total population growth, reflecting Roseville's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.