Rosemeadow
Detached homes dominate Rosemeadow's compact 3.01 sq km footprint, with 84.4% of dwellings separate houses and 8,007 residents at 2,660.4 people per sq km. The median age is 34, six years below the national comparison, while household income sits at the 59.8th percentile. Rosemeadow sits beside Ambarvale and Campbelltown, but its 84.4% separate-house share gives it a more conventional family-housing profile than the mixed, denser choices associated with Campbelltown's town centre. The suburb also combines 27.7% overseas-born residents with a mortgage share of 41.8%, pointing to an established, car-dependent mortgage-belt community.
Population
8,007
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,708/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
46
Rosemeadow suits buyers seeking conventional family stock: 84.4% of dwellings are separate houses, 54.2% have 3 bedrooms and 38.5% have 4 or more, so space is more common than apartment-style living. The median mortgage payment is $1,933 a month and mortgage commitments equal 26.1% of household income, while weekly rent is $380. Mortgage tenure at 41.8% is higher than outright ownership at 23.5%, meaning many buyers are likely trading affordability for longer-term ownership. With 33.9% renting and only 1.4% apartments, inspect land, maintenance and commute costs rather than comparing Rosemeadow with a unit-focused market.
For Buyers
Rosemeadow suits buyers seeking conventional family stock: 84.4% of dwellings are separate houses, 54.2% have 3 bedrooms and 38.5% have 4 or more, so space is more common than apartment-style living. The median mortgage payment is $1,933 a month and mortgage commitments equal 26.1% of household income, while weekly rent is $380. Mortgage tenure at 41.8% is higher than outright ownership at 23.5%, meaning many buyers are likely trading affordability for longer-term ownership. With 33.9% renting and only 1.4% apartments, inspect land, maintenance and commute costs rather than comparing Rosemeadow with a unit-focused market.
For Investors
Rosemeadow's investment case rests on an established rental base rather than rapid repricing. Renting accounts for 33.9% of occupied homes, above the 23.5% owned outright share, with weekly rent of $380 and vacancy at 2.8%. Development activity reached 45 applications in 12 months, including secondary dwellings, dual occupancy and subdivision, which may gradually add competing supply. Forecast growth is 0.35% annually and overseas migration is the primary driver; rent growth of 37.0% and affordability worsening from 48.3 in 2011 to 53.1 in 2021 suggest tenant demand and affordability need equal attention. Compare yields, insurance and vacancy by property type before buying.
Development Activity
Total DAs
372
Last 12 Months
46
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-16.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Rosemeadow
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Rosemeadow's median age is 34, six years below the national comparison, while university attainment is 22.2%, 7.9 percentage points below national. Overseas-born residents make up 27.7%, which is 6.1 points above national, and average household size is 3.0, or 0.5 above national. English, Other, Irish, Ancestry NS and Scottish are the leading ancestry responses, with counts of 2,172, 1,810, 485, 471 and 466. Christianity counts 4,234 people, no religion 2,244 and Islam 411. The suburb is relatively settled because 81.9% stayed at the same address, while 18.1% moved, creating a stable base alongside ongoing cultural change.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
84.4%
Houses
14.2%
Townhouse
1.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Rosemeadow is detached-dominant: 84.4% of dwellings are separate houses, 14.2% semi-detached and 1.4% apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 54.2%, while 4-plus-bedroom homes account for 38.5%, so family-sized stock is more prevalent than compact formats. Tenure is split between 41.8% with a mortgage, 33.9% renting and 23.5% owned outright, with only 0.8% in other arrangements. Mortgage costs average $1,933 monthly against a 26.1% mortgage-to-income ratio, while rent is $380 weekly and rent-to-income is 22.2%. The mortgage share is higher than outright ownership, making borrowing capacity and upkeep central to purchase comparisons.
Mortgage / mo
$1,933
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $380.
$600
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $630 · units $500
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$703
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.8%
Unoccupied
73
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
47.1%
Couples with children
26.2%
Couples, no children
25.0%
Single parent
2,150
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Rosemeadow's largest employing industry at 20.5% or 374 workers, followed by Education at 11.2% or 204, Manufacturing at 9.8% or 179, Retail at 9.0% or 164 and Public Administration at 7.8% or 142. Occupations are spread across Clerical/Admin 487, Professionals 446, Trades 442, Machinery/Drivers 423 and Labourers 411, which supports a broader base than a single-industry suburb. Unemployment is 5.7% and participation 56.2%, while household income ranks at the 59.8th percentile. SEIFA deciles are 3 for education and occupation, 4 for economic resources, 2 for disadvantage and 3 for advantage, below higher-decile areas because financial and employment constraints remain material.
Unemployment
5.7%
Labour Force
3,471
Unemployed
197
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
54.6%
Part-time
28.3%
Participation
56.2%
Employed
3,274
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.2%
Postgraduate
4.7%
Born Overseas
27.7%
Dwellings
2,555
Transport to Work
Rosemeadow is practical for households comfortable with driving: 63.8% travel as car drivers, compared with 2.0% using public transport and 1.2% walking or cycling, while 27.3% work from home. At 3.01 sq km and 2,660.4 people per sq km, the suburb is compact, so daily convenience depends on how services connect to each street. Three nearby government schools cover primary, secondary and schools-for-specific-purposes settings, including Rosemeadow Public School and Ambarvale High School; enrolment zones should be checked by address. SEIFA sits at deciles 2, 3, 3 and 4 across disadvantage, advantage, education and economic resources, below higher-decile areas, so compare amenity, transport and support needs carefully.
Drive
63.8%
Public Transport
2.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.2%
Work from Home
27.3%
Population Forecast
+0.35%/yr
(+79 people/yr)
EstablishedRosemeadow is an established, slow-growth market: the forecast trend is 0.35% annually, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Wider-area population change is 4.9% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Aging, supported by a senior-share increase of 8.6 points and a young-share decline of 1.6 points. Affordability worsened from 48.3 in 2011 to 53.1 in 2021, and rent growth reached 37.0%, so housing pressure is rising faster than the 1.4% real-income growth measure. Gentrification scores of 17 and 9 are both classified as Not gentrifying, indicating growth is more likely to come from demographic change and migration than premium repositioning.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+164
Net Internal / yr
+75
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal migration +75/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Rosemeadow compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rosemeadow a good suburb to live in?
Rosemeadow can suit households wanting detached housing and family-sized rooms: 84.4% of dwellings are separate houses, and 54.2% have 3 bedrooms. The trade-off is car reliance, with 63.8% driving to work, so inspect transport and services around the exact address.
What is the median house price in Rosemeadow?
A current median house price should be checked against recent comparable sales and listings. Rosemeadow is 84.4% separate houses and 38.5% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, so compare like-for-like land, dwelling size and condition rather than mixing houses with units.
What schools are in Rosemeadow?
Rosemeadow has 3 nearby government schools spanning primary, secondary and schools-for-specific-purposes settings. Rosemeadow Public School is the local primary option, with Ambarvale High School providing secondary schooling and Mary Brooksbank School serving specific purposes. Check the enrolment zone for the exact address before signing a lease or contract.
Is Rosemeadow safe?
Safety is best checked using current NSW Police information and the exact street, because conditions can vary within a suburb. Rosemeadow has 8,007 residents across 3.01 sq km, so compare the immediate route to transport, shops and schools, and inspect the area at different times before deciding.
Is Rosemeadow good for property investment?
Rosemeadow may suit investors seeking an established rental market: 33.9% of homes are rented, weekly rent is $380 and vacancy is 2.8%. However, forecast growth is only 0.35% annually, while 45 development applications in 12 months could add supply. Overseas migration is the primary driver, so test cash flow against interest, maintenance and vacancy scenarios.
How is Rosemeadow's population changing?
Rosemeadow's population is changing slowly and ageing: annual growth is forecast at 0.35%, wider-area population change is 4.9% over 10 years, and the senior share has risen 8.6 points while the young share fell 1.6 points. Overseas migration is the primary driver, so change is more gradual than a high-growth corridor.
What development is happening in Rosemeadow?
There were 45 development applications in the past 12 months, including proposals for secondary dwellings, dual occupancy, subdivision and new structures. This activity could increase housing choice, but it may also add competing rental supply, so review approvals and construction impacts around any property you are considering.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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