Heidelberg - Rosanna
Statistical Area - sa2

Heidelberg - Rosanna lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Heidelberg - Rosanna's population is around 17,003 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 964 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,039 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,915 in June 2024 and an additional 150 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,669 persons per square kilometer. Heidelberg - Rosanna's growth rate of 6.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.0%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections predict exceptional growth, placing Heidelberg - Rosanna in the top 10 percent of national areas, with an expected expansion of 8,038 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, indicating a total increase of 46.8% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Heidelberg - Rosanna when compared nationally

Rosanna Heidelberg has seen approximately 84 new home approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) records this data on a financial year basis, totaling 421 approvals between FY-21 and FY-25, with 18 more in FY-26 so far. Over the past five financial years, an average of one new resident per dwelling constructed has been noted annually. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, offering buyers more options while facilitating population growth that may surpass current projections.

The average construction value for new properties is around $465,000, aligning with broader regional trends. Commercial development in Rosanna Heidelberg has seen $28.1 million in approvals this financial year, indicating strong commercial momentum. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Rosanna Heidelberg exhibits approximately 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 70th percentile nationally when assessed for new developments. Current new developments consist of 30.0% standalone homes and 70.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 62.0% houses). This trend towards denser development provides accessible entry options, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers.

Rosanna Heidelberg reflects a transitioning market with around 233 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate an addition of 7,950 residents by 2041. If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Heidelberg - Rosanna has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 17 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Among these key projects are North East Link Primary Package, North East Link Project, Heidelberg Structure Plan Implementation, and Bulle Apartments. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Heidelberg - Rosanna ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Heidelberg - Rosanna has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% as of June 2025.

This rate is lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.9%. As of June 2025, 9,738 residents were in work and workforce participation was similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.

Health care & social assistance has particularly strong specialization with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 7.3% compared to the regional average of 9.7%. There is one worker for each resident, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 1.9% while labour force increased by 1.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points in Heidelberg - Rosanna. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment rising 0.5 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, adding 39,880 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. This is compared to the national rate of 4.5%, where the state's employment growth outpaced the national average of 0.26%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Heidelberg - Rosanna's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Heidelberg - Rosanna had a median taxpayer income of $62,501 and an average income of $89,512. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Melbourne's median of $54,892 and average of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% since financial year 2022, current estimates as of March 2025 would be approximately $68,820 (median) and $98,562 (average). The 2021 Census ranks household, family, and personal incomes in Heidelberg - Rosanna between the 72nd and 81st percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 30.3% of residents fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly income range, similar to Melbourne's 32.8%. Higher earners make up a substantial portion at 33.7%, indicating strong purchasing power. Housing expenses account for 14.3% of income, while strong earnings place residents in the 75th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Heidelberg - Rosanna displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Heidelberg-Rosanna's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 62.5% houses and 37.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 76.0% houses and 24.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Heidelberg-Rosanna stood at 35.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.0% and rented ones at 32.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, exceeding Melbourne metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Heidelberg-Rosanna was $401, slightly higher than Melbourne metro's $399. Nationally, Heidelberg-Rosanna's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Heidelberg - Rosanna has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 67.9 percent of all households, including 32.6 percent couples with children, 25.7 percent couples without children, and 8.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.1 percent, with lone person households at 28.8 percent and group households comprising 3.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.5.

Heidelberg - Rosanna shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Heidelberg - Rosanna shows 49.8% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, surpassing Australian (30.4%) and SA4 region averages (32.8%). Bachelor degrees are most common at 29.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.6%). Vocational pathways account for 22.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 13.2%. Current educational participation is high at 28.7%, including 10.1% in primary, 6.9% in secondary, and 6.5% in tertiary education.

Nine schools operate within Heidelberg - Rosanna, educating approximately 4,021 students. The area demonstrates strong socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1130). School provision is balanced with seven primary and two secondary schools serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs at 23.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 18.4, indicating Heidelberg - Rosanna serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Heidelberg-Rosanna has 74 active public transport stops operating within it. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services, with 12 individual routes in total. Each week, these routes collectively facilitate 6,554 passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located 222 meters from their nearest stop. On average, there are 936 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 88 weekly trips per individual stop.

Heidelberg - Rosanna's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Heidelberg - Rosanna health data shows a relatively positive picture with low prevalence rates for common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, prevalence is higher in older and at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the total population (10,881 people), which is higher than Greater Melbourne's 60.3% and the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 8.3% of residents and arthritis impacting 7.3%. A significant portion of residents, 70.0%, report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to Greater Melbourne's 69.3%. Among the area's population, 19.0% are aged 65 and over (3,235 people). While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring additional attention, overall data suggests relatively positive health outcomes for Heidelberg - Rosanna residents.

Heidelberg - Rosanna 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

Heidelberg-Rosanna's population shows high cultural diversity with 28.1% born overseas and 24.3% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, accounting for 47.3%. Judaism, at 0.2%, is proportionally equal to Greater Melbourne's figure.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.1%), Australian (20.6%), and Irish (9.3%). Notable differences exist in Italian (8.9% vs regional 7.7%), Macedonian (1.0% vs 1.1%), and Sri Lankan (0.6% vs 0.5%) groups.

Heidelberg - Rosanna's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Heidelberg-Rosanna has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented in Heidelberg-Rosanna at 14.1%, compared to the Greater Melbourne average. Meanwhile, individuals aged 25-34 are under-represented at 13.2%. Between 2021 and present, the population of 15-24 year-olds has increased from 9.7% to 11.0%, while those aged 45-54 have risen from 13.0% to 14.1%. Conversely, the age group of 5-14 has decreased from 12.8% to 11.9%. Demographic projections indicate that Heidelberg-Rosanna's age profile will significantly change by 2041. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to grow considerably, with an increase of 1,453 people (61%) from 2,397 to 3,851.