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 February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Roseville Chase is around 1,653. This represents an increase of 35 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,618. The current resident population estimate of 1,631 was derived from AreaSearch's analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,311 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Roseville Chase's growth rate of 2.2% since the census is within 2.1 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.3%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.0% of overall population gains in 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. 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 grow by 219 persons to reach a total population of 1,872 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 11.9% over the 17-year period.

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

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 for development. Established areas often see steady demand for existing properties due to few new-build alternatives.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Roseville Chase has significantly less development activity, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, this level of development activity is below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Roseville Chase has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

No changes can significantly influence a region's performance like alterations 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 outlining those most pertinent.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Roseville Chase significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Roseville Chase has an educated workforce, with the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% in December 2025, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment grew by 1.8% over the past year.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. 63.6% of residents work from home, possibly influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors are professional & technical (1.8 times regional level), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance (10.2%). Local employment opportunities appear limited.

Over a year, employment increased by 1.8% alongside labour force growth of 1.8%, keeping unemployment stable. National employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 14.7% over ten years for Roseville Chase, varying by industry sector.

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 2023 shows that Roseville Chase has one of the highest incomes nationally. The median income is $66,954 and the average income stands at $140,425. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures where the median income is $60,817 and the average income is $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Roseville Chase would be approximately $72,886 (median) and $152,867 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that incomes in Roseville Chase rank highly nationally, with household, family and personal incomes all between the 90th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 49.6% of residents (819 people). This is unlike trends in the surrounding region where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 61.5% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 88.1% of their 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 4.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Roseville Chase stood at 48.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (41.6%) or rented (10.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $4,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427 and significantly above the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Roseville Chase was $925, substantially higher than both Sydney metro's figure of $470 and the national average of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for the remaining 12.6%, with lone person households at 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's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 54.0% possess university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 36.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways account for 18.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 7.6%.

Educational participation is high, 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 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 55 different routes, offering a total of 4,447 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 268 meters from the nearest stop. As a mainly residential zone, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 84%, with buses used by 6% and cycling by 2%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 63.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 635 trips per day, equating to about 555 weekly trips per 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 shows excellent health outcomes 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 82% of the total population (1,358 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% across Greater Sydney. Roseville Chase has 18.8% of residents aged 65 and over (310 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 25.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 33.5% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 53.1%. Judaism, however, was more prevalent in Roseville Chase at 1.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (23.8%), Australian (20.1%), and Chinese (11.8%). French (1.1%) and Hungarian (0.5%) were overrepresented, while Lebanese (1.4%) showed a notable divergence from regional figures (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 (17.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (4.8%). This concentration of 45-54 year-olds 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 15.7%, while the proportion of those aged 75-84 has risen from 5.5% to 6.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 0-4 has decreased from 4.2% to 3.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Roseville Chase's age structure. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 107%, reaching 106 people from the current 51. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 66% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 5-14 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decrease in number.