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 November 2025, Roseville's population is estimated at around 11,242 people. This reflects an increase of 902 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,340. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 11,027 in June 2024, based on ABS ERP data, and an additional 176 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,867 persons per square kilometer, placing Roseville in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Roseville's population growth of 8.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA4 region (5.4%) and the state level, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Roseville is expected to increase by 1,436 persons to reach a total of approximately 12,708 people by the year 2041. This reflects an overall increase of around 9.5% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Roseville recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Roseville averaged approximately 70 new dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 350 homes were approved, with an additional 10 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 0.7 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five financial years, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand.

The average construction value of new properties was $924,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market. This year, $31.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting robust local business investment. New developments consist of 21.0% detached houses and 79.0% medium to high-density housing, marking a significant shift from existing patterns (currently 69.0% houses). There are approximately 332 people per dwelling approval in the location, indicating potential for growth.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Roseville is expected to grow by 1,063 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Transport Oriented Development & Rail Infrastructure - Lindfield Precinct, Chatswood CBD Expansion Projects, Rosewood Residences, and Bridgestone Projects Lindfield. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Roseville has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Roseville has a highly educated workforce with the technology sector being particularly well-represented. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 5,754 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.1% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 64.3%, comparable to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for Roseville residents include professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Notably, finance & insurance is strongly specialized with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction is under-represented at 4.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.6%, while employment declined by 1.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with an unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Roseville. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Roseville's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

In Roseville, the median income among taxpayers was $68,159 during financial year 2022, with an average level of $136,985. These figures place Roseville in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's levels of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $76,754, and average income is around $154,259, based on a 12.61% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Roseville rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 98th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. The $4000+ earnings band encompasses 41.3% of the community (4,642 individuals), unlike regional trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Economic strength is evident with 53.0% of households earning high weekly incomes 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 dwelling structure, 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 0.0% houses and 0.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Roseville was at 39.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.0% and rented ones at 26.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,651, aligning with Sydney metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was $600, while Sydney metro had no recorded figures for these metrics nationally. Roseville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Roseville features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 2.9 people

Family households comprise 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 at 2.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people.

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 is notably high, with 61% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This figure surpasses both the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 36.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.1%) and graduate diplomas (4%). Vocational pathways account for 15.6%, with advanced diplomas making up 9.1% and certificates 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. Roseville has two schools serving a total of 1,555 students: Roseville College and Roseville Public School. The area's educational performance is exceptional, with an ICSEA score of 1179, placing its schools among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes one primary school and one K-12 school.

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

Roseville has 82 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 77 individual routes, collectively providing 8,376 weekly passenger trips. The city's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 135 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,196 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 102 weekly trips per individual 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 data shows exceptional results, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. As of 2021, approximately 81% of Roseville's total population (9,084 people) has private health cover, significantly higher than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.2% and 5.4% of residents respectively. Notably, 77.4% of Roseville's population declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Sydney as of the same period. As of 2021, 17.4% of Roseville's residents are aged 65 and over (1,956 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Roseville are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Roseville is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Roseville has high 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 compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 1.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.3%), Australian (18.6%), and Chinese (18.2%). Korean (1.5%) is notably overrepresented in Roseville compared to the region. Hungarian (0.4%) and French (0.7%) also show notable divergences in representation.

Roseville's median age exceeds the national pattern

Roseville has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Roseville has a notably over-represented 15-24 cohort (16.2%) and an under-represented 25-34 cohort (9.5%). Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group grew from 13.3% to 16.2%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 5.2% to 6.3%. Conversely, the 0-4 cohort declined from 4.7% to 3.6% and the 5-14 group dropped from 15.4% to 14.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Roseville's age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to expand by 334 people (47%), from 708 to 1,043. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 61% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.