Suburb profile · Greater Sydney
Roseville has an estimated 11,280 residents, up 9.1% since the 2021 Census, with 7 projects tracked in Roseville.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Roseville is conveniently located 9.3 kilometres north-northwest from Sydney CBD. Its population is estimated at around 11,280 as of Aug 2026, based on AreaSearch analysis of aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. ERP means Estimated Resident Population. This represents growth of 940 people (9.1%) since the 2021 Census, when 10,340 people were recorded.
Its community includes a high proportion of married families, a notable proportion aged 15 to 24yo, and an elevated Finance and Insurance employment base. Residents include many teenagers and middle-aged people, with family households and couples with children prominent. The area is exceptionally well educated and affluent, and planned infrastructure and major project spending may support performance and demand. Population growth is moderate.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 9,316 in 2006 and 11,145 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 11,280 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 16.5%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 41.3%.
Roseville ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for education and the 96th for transport & access.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Roseville is $882 a week, up 6.5% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 12% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.9%.
12% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $1,140 in 2017, $1,351 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $606 in 2017, $808 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/2 Pacific Highway, Roseville NSW 2069 | $672,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 14 Darling Street, Roseville NSW 2069 | $4,375,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 47 Bromborough Road, Roseville NSW 2069 | $3,085,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 68 Boundary Street, Roseville NSW 2069 | $2,500,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 55 Abingdon Road, Roseville NSW 2069 | $2,330,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 11/17 Boundary Street, Roseville NSW 2069 | $665,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 30/15 Corona Avenue, Roseville NSW 2069 | $880,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 51 Chelmsford Avenue Lindfield NSW 2070 | $6,300,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 104/5 Victoria Street, Roseville NSW 2069 | $810,088 | 11 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 57 Park Avenue, Roseville NSW 2069 | $3,782,000 | 9 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 47 residential sales recorded since 29 May 2026 (the latest settled 29 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 47, houses and units together, was $1,175,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $882 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.9% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $4.20m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $985k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,175,000 | Median of the 47 most recent residential sales, settled 29 May 2026 to 29 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $1,351 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +2.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $808 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +9.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 1.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 98 tracked applications: 37 approved, 26 under assessment, 35 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 7 projects in Roseville (3 under construction) and 62 more in the surrounding area.
Residential development at 6 Maclaurin Parade, Roseville featuring contemporary design and premium amenities.
Residential development by Bridgestone Projects featuring modern apartments with integrated commercial spaces.
A $250 million, 32-storey State Significant Development delivering over 150 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses…
The CBD's largest residential development in the last decade featuring 332 new homes across two 36-storey mixed-use residential towers with…
A boutique low-rise residential development comprising 12 apartments across 4 floors in a single building, with 22 car spaces and basement…
Major urban renewal project by Ku-ring-gai Council featuring new library, community centre, childcare facility, underground parking…
Luxury mixed-use development comprising approximately 70 premium 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, skyhomes and penthouses above commercial…
Upgrade of playground facilities at Roseville Park including new climbing structures, slides, and softfall flooring in fully fenced area.
Build-to-rent residential development on Pacific Highway in Chatswood providing modern rental accommodation with premium amenities and…
Redevelopment of the existing Mandarin Centre in Chatswood into a 32-storey mixed-use tower designed by SOM, comprising 325 residential…
Demolish existing structures (including Roseville Memorial Club and retail tenancy) and construct mixed-use building comprising new ground…
The $625 million transformation of Chatswood Chase into a premier luxury retail and lifestyle destination reached completion in April 2026.
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Estimated completion year of the 34 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2021 1, 2022 0, 2023 0, 2024 0, 2025 4, 2026 9, 2027 6, 2028 6, 2029 3, 2030 2, 2031 0, 2032 2, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1. 11 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 98 substantial development applications lodged in and around Roseville over the past 5 years, 78 in the last 12 months; 26 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 1, 2022 7, 2023 6, 2024 2, 2025 4, 2026 (to Oct) 78.
Key application 62-66 Pacific Highway, Roseville Mixed Use | $31m | 37 dwellings | 7 storeys Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 98 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 78 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 4.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 44 | ABS building approvals | 55th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 37 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 26 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Roseville include: Boronia by Aqualand - Larkin Street & Pockley Avenue Development (Approved); Transport Oriented Development Scheme - Roseville Precinct (Approved); Rosewood Residences (Construction); Juliet Roseville (Construction); and Archer & Albert Mixed-Use Residential Development (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Key infrastructure sectors impacting the suburb of Roseville include Residential Development and Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal.
The suburb of Roseville ranks in the top 20% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places Roseville among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Roseville area has seen 153 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Roseville's current population of 11,280 has been supported by 44 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Roseville has seen 4.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 145 people in the suburb of Roseville, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Roseville's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 44, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Roseville has grown by approximately 459 people, while 221 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.1 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Roseville reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,280 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +9.1% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,875 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 10,340 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 940 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3.92 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Roseville was estimated to be approximately 11,280 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 11,145 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Roseville has added approximately 940 people and shown a 9.09% increase from the 10,340 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Roseville is estimated at 2,878 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Roseville has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.8% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Roseville is driven by: Overseas migration (94.0%), Natural increase (6.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 94.0% of overall population gains.
Roseville's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 56th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 17.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 26.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 49.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 40 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 16.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 10.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 13.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 14.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 11.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 6.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Roseville at 40 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 40 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 40 years as at August 2026, Roseville is 3 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 2 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Roseville compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 16.5% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Roseville compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 10.4% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Roseville show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most under-represented age groups are 0-4 year-olds (3.2% vs 5.5%) and 25-34 year-olds (10.4% vs 16.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 17.0% of the population in the suburb of Roseville as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 17.5% of the population in the suburb of Roseville as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 8% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $72,556 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 89th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $135,629 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $3,200 | 2021 Census, weekly | 98th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,203 | 2021 Census, weekly | 91st percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 53.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,689 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 10.6% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Roseville is approximately $77,185. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $72,556.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Roseville is approximately $144,282. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $135,629.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Roseville is approximately $77,185 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $72,556 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Roseville is approximately $144,282 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $135,629 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Roseville's households (~41.3% / 1,425 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Roseville is the $4000+ group, representing about 41.3% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Roseville is $3,200/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Roseville is $3,689/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Roseville is $1,203/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Roseville had a median income among taxpayers of $72,556 with the average level standing at $135,629. This is among the top percentile nationally and compares to levels of $63,183 and $86,684 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $77,185 (median) and $144,282 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Roseville is $11,941 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Roseville's disposable income is $11,941 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Roseville demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 66.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 5,997 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 9,992 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 6,177 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Roseville has approximately 5,997 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.9%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Roseville stands at 2.9%, which is 1.2 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Roseville is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are professional & technical (17.9% of employment), finance & insurance (14.0%), and health care & social assistance (14.0%). Other significant employers include education & training and retail trade.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Roseville has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Roseville is 66.5%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The suburb of Roseville shows notable specialisation in finance & insurance, which employs 14.0% of the local workforce compared to 7.3% across Greater Sydney. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Roseville's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Roseville demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 2% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 36.9% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 20.1% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 61.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 6.5% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 4.0% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.1% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 23.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 34.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 7.6% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.4% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.2% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
61.0% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Roseville have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
23.5% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Roseville have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The suburb of Roseville ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Roseville are: Bachelor Degree (36.9%), Postgraduate (20.1%), Advanced Diploma (9.1%).
34.2% of the population in the suburb of Roseville is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.4% in primary school, 10.2% in secondary school, 7.6% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Roseville is 1179, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 2 schools within the suburb of Roseville, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,555 students.
The suburb of Roseville includes 1 primary school, 1 combined school.
Roseville features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.9 people | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 16.5% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 46.3% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 24.9% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.8% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,453 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 3,767 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 80.9% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.5 per family | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Roseville had 3,453 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 9.1% to an estimated 3,767 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Roseville is 2.9 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 80.9% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (16.5%), group households (2.8%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,793 family households, couples with children account for 46.3% of all households, couples without children at home 24.9%, and single parent families 8.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Roseville shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 80.9% (versus 72.6% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 16.5% compared to 23.2% in Greater Sydney. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Roseville have an average of 1.5 children, matching the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 58.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 31.2% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 16.5% of all households in the suburb of Roseville, notably lower than the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.8% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 39.5% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 31.8% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 68.2% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 83.8% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 60.5% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.2% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
Roseville scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 31.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 39.5% born overseas.
The main religion in Roseville was found to be Christianity, which makes up 48.2% of people in Roseville. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 1.1% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Roseville are English, comprising 22.3% of the population, Australian, comprising 18.6% of the population, and Chinese, comprising 18.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 8.4%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Korean is notably overrepresented at 1.5% of Roseville (vs 1.1% across Greater Sydney), Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%) and French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
39.5% of the suburb of Roseville population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
31.8% of the population in the suburb of Roseville speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.2% of the suburb of Roseville population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
83.8% of the suburb of Roseville population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Roseville displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 26.3% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 39.7% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 68.7% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $3,651 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 99th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 34.0% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $600 | 2021 Census, weekly | 97th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 18.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 31st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 26.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 69th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Roseville, 39.7% of homes are owned outright, 34.0% are owned with a mortgage, and 26.3% are rented.
According to the latest data, 68.7% of dwellings in the suburb of Roseville are houses.
In the suburb of Roseville, 28.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 2.7% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Roseville stands at 39.7%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Roseville is $3,651, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Roseville is $1,925, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Roseville, households with mortgages typically spend 26.3% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 18.8% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Roseville is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Roseville shows mortgage holders spending 26.3% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 18.8% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Roseville consists of 68.7% detached houses, 2.7% semi-detached dwellings, 28.4% apartments, and 0.1% other dwelling types.
Housing in Roseville consumes approximately 13.9% of median household income ($13,856 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Roseville show attached dwellings contributing 85% of approvals compared to 31% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 15% of applications versus 69% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Roseville's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 79.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 97th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 77.4% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 83.4% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
Around 79.1% of people in the suburb of Roseville are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the suburb of Roseville, 2.7% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
6.2% of people in the suburb of Roseville are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.4% of the suburb of Roseville population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.7% of people in the suburb of Roseville have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Roseville, 79.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 96 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 96th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 88 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 67th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 8,406 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 91st percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 124 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 72 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.3 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 63.3% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 88 public transport stops within the suburb of Roseville.
The suburb of Roseville has 8,406 weekly trips across 72 routes, averaging 1,200 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 135 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 345 m away and the nearest school 436 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 88 stops nearby, 8,406 weekly trips, access rating 96 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 71 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 71st percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 345 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 436 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 477 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 553 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 649 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 995 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 4.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places Roseville among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide.
Roseville has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 16% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Roseville's sought-after property market has recorded 216 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 96% residential and 4% commercial transactions.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Roseville reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
Roseville's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 8% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
Employment conditions in Roseville demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally.
Roseville demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 2% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
Roseville features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
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 displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Roseville's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Roseville has an estimated 11,280 residents, up 9.1% since the 2021 Census, with 7 projects tracked in Roseville.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Roseville.
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Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2025. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
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Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13426). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
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AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2025) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Roseville from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Roseville with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.