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 17,018 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 979 people from the 2021 Census figure of 16,039. The growth was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 16,915 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 2,671 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessment. Heidelberg - Rosanna's growth rate of 6.1% since the 2021 census exceeded its SA3 area's 5.1%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver for this population increase.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 adjusted using weighted aggregation method for areas not covered by the first data set. Future population projections show exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent nationally, with an expected expansion of 8,038 persons to reach a total of 25,056 by 2041, indicating a 46.6% increase over the 17-year period.

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

Rosanna in Heidelberg has seen approximately 84 new home approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 421 homes. As of FY-26, 21 approvals have been recorded. On average, about one person per year moves to the area for each dwelling built during this period (FY-21 to FY-25). This suggests that new construction is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing more housing options and facilitating population growth.

The average value of new dwellings developed is $446,000, which is moderately higher than regional levels, indicating a focus on quality construction. In this financial year alone, there have been $28.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Rosanna shows around 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 70th percentile nationally for areas assessed. New development consists of 30.0% standalone homes and 70.0% attached dwellings, suggesting a trend towards denser housing that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This shift differs from the area's current housing composition, which is 62.0% houses, indicating decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse and affordable housing options.

Rosanna has around 233 people per approval, reflecting a low-density area. Population forecasts indicate that Rosanna will gain approximately 7,935 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep up with population growth, potentially increasing 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 a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects that could impact this area. Notable projects include Rosanna Village Masterplan & Redevelopment, Austin Hospital Emergency Department Expansion, The Austin Heidelberg, and Heidelberg Heights Collection. Below is a list detailing those most likely to be relevant.

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

Heidelberg-Rosanna has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate was 2.0% as of June 2025, showing a 1.9% increase over the previous year.

This is lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation in Heidelberg-Rosanna is similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Health care & social assistance has a strong presence 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%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 1.0, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.9%, while labour force grew by 1.5%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.5% and a rise in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. 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.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Heidelberg - Rosanna had a median income among taxpayers of $62,501. The average income level stood at $89,512, which was among the highest in Australia. This compared to levels of $54,892 and $73,761 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $70,101 (median) and $100,397 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in 2021, household, family, and personal incomes all ranked highly in Heidelberg - Rosanna, between the 72nd and 81st percentiles nationally. Income analysis revealed that 30.3% of the population (5,156 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the metropolitan region where 32.8% occupied this bracket. A substantial presence of higher earners was noted, with 33.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing accounted for 14.3% of income, and strong earnings ranked residents within the 75th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 structures, as per the latest Census, had 62.5% houses and 37.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared 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, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,167. Weekly rent median was $401, slightly above Melbourne metro's $399. Nationally, Heidelberg-Rosanna's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,300 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $401 versus the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 67.9% of all households, including 32.6% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.1%, with lone person households at 28.8% and group households comprising 3.3%. 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

Heidelberg - Rosanna has a higher educational attainment than the broader Australian average. 49.8% of its residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.8% in the SA4 region. The most common qualification is bachelor degrees at 29.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.6%). Vocational pathways account for 22.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.6% and certificates 13.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education. There are nine schools operating within Heidelberg - Rosanna, educating approximately 4,021 students. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1130). Education 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 that the area 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

The analysis of public transport in Heidelberg - Rosanna shows that there are 74 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. There are 12 individual routes serving these stops, which collectively facilitate 6,554 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to transport is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 222 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 936 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 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

Health data shows Heidelberg - Rosanna residents have relatively positive health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among the general population. However, this is higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high in the area, with approximately 64% of the total population (10,891 people) having it, compared to 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%. 70.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.3% across Greater Melbourne. The area has 19.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,238 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 28.1% of its population born overseas and 24.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Heidelberg-Rosanna, making up 47.3% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented, comprising 0.2% compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.1%), Australian (20.6%), and Irish (9.3%). Italian (8.9%) is notably overrepresented in Heidelberg-Rosanna compared to the regional average of 7.7%, as are Macedonian (1.0% vs 1.1%) and Sri Lankan (0.6% vs 0.5%).

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 median age of 38. The 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented in Heidelberg-Rosanna at 14.1%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 13.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 9.7% to 11.0% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has grown from 13.0% to 14.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 12.8% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Heidelberg-Rosanna's age profile, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 60%, increasing from 2,399 to 3,851 people.