Roseville Chase

Roseville Chase is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the population of the suburb of Roseville Chase is estimated at around 1,622 people. This reflects an increase of 4 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,618 people. The current resident population is estimated at 1,598 based on AreaSearch's analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,287 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver of population growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 92.0% 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 for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate that the suburb is expected to grow by 180 persons to reach approximately 1,802 people by 2041, reflecting an increase of 9.6% over the 16-year period. This growth rate is just below the median of statistical areas across the nation.

Residential dwelling approval activity has been practically non-existent in Roseville Chase

Roseville Chase has seen only one residential development approval in the past five years. This suggests that the area is largely built out with minimal vacant land available for new developments. Established areas like Roseville Chase often experience steady demand for existing properties due to the lack of new-build alternatives.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Roseville Chase has significantly less development activity. The scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties in such areas. Nationally, this level of development activity is below average, which reflects the area's maturity and may indicate possible planning constraints.

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

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects expected to impact this area. Notable projects include Lourdes Retirement Village Expansion, Forestville RSL Club Redevelopment, North Sydney to Northern Beaches Capacity Improvements, and Warringah Road Upgrade Project, with the following list highlighting those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Roseville Chase well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Roseville Chase has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector particularly prominent. Its unemployment rate was 2.6% as of an unspecified date. Over the past year, the area exhibited relative employment stability.

As of December 2025833 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was somewhat lower at 65.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A high proportion of residents worked from home, with 63.6% doing so according to Census responses. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance sectors.

The area has a strong specialization in professional & technical employment, with a share 1.8 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance employs only 10.2% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 14.1%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending in an unspecified date, employment increased by 0.4%, while labour force also grew by 0.4%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded higher employment and labour force growth rates, with marginal unemployment increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Roseville Chase's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 30, 2023 shows Roseville Chase's median income is $66,954 and average income is $140,425. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% from July 1, 2023 to March 29, 2026, estimated incomes are approximately $73,864 (median) and $154,917 (average). Census 2021 data shows Roseville Chase's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 49.6% of residents earn over $4,000 weekly, with 804 people in this bracket. This is unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Higher earners dominate Roseville Chase, with 61.5% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 88.1% of income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Roseville Chase is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Roseville Chase's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.8% houses and 4.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Roseville Chase stood at 48.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.6% and rented ones at 10.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $4,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent in Roseville Chase was recorded at $925, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Roseville Chase's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 87.4% of all households, including 56.1% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 7.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 12.6%, with lone person households making up 12.0% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Roseville Chase has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 54.0% holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the state average of 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). The area's educational advantage is evident in various qualification types: Bachelor degrees lead at 36.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.4%, and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational pathways account for 18.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 10.7% and certificates 7.6%.

Educational participation is high in Roseville Chase, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 10.6% in secondary education, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Roseville Chase has eight operational public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by a total of 55 routes, facilitating 4,447 weekly passenger trips collectively. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing 268 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Roseville Chase commuters travel outward, primarily by car (84%), followed by bus (6%) and cycling (2%). On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, a high 63.6% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

Daily service frequency averages 635 trips across all routes, equating to roughly 555 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Roseville Chase's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 82% of the total population (1,332 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 5.7% and 5.5% of residents respectively. 77.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Roseville Chase has 18.6% of residents aged 65 and over (301 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

Roseville Chase 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 Chase has a higher level of cultural diversity than most local markets, with 25.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 33.5% born overseas. The predominant religion in Roseville Chase is Christianity, accounting for 53.1% of the population. However, Judaism is significantly overrepresented, comprising 1.2% compared to the regional average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (23.8%), Australian (20.1%), and Chinese (11.8%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences in representation: French (1.1%) is overrepresented compared to the regional figure of 0.5%, as are Hungarians (0.5% vs 0.3%) and Lebanese (1.4% vs 2.6%).

Roseville Chase hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Roseville Chase is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Roseville Chase has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (17.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (5.0%). This concentration of residents aged 45-54 is well above the national average of 12.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 13.2% to 15.8%, while the proportion of residents aged 0-4 has declined from 4.2% to 3.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Roseville Chase's age structure. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 81%, reaching 97 people from the current figure of 53. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 65% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.