Roseville Chase
Household income in the 99.5th percentile nationally makes Roseville Chase one of the wealthiest communities in Australia, yet the suburb has a population of only 1,618 spread across 1.26 km2. The median house price reached $3,867,750 in 2025, up 21.8% from $3,175,000 in 2024, a one-year gain that few markets matched. Separate houses make up 95.8% of dwellings, an exceptionally high share compared to Sydney inner suburbs, and 63.3% of homes have four or more bedrooms. The median resident is 45 years old, five years above the national figure, and the area holds to that profile over time, with 87.6% of residents staying put year to year.
Population
1,618
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$4,026/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
30
Median House
$3.6M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
At $3,867,750, the median house price in Roseville Chase is one of the highest on the lower North Shore. Prices rose 21.8% in a single year from $3,175,000 in 2024 to $3,867,750 in 2025, well above the national median. Monthly mortgage repayments average $4,000, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 22.9%, below the 30% stress threshold despite the very high purchase price, because household incomes at the 99.5th percentile nationally are exceptional. The stock is almost exclusively separate houses at 95.8%, with 63.3% of homes having four or more bedrooms, meaning buyers compete for large family homes rather than apartments. Ownership is the norm: 48.1% own outright and 42.0% carry a mortgage, leaving only 9.9% renting.
For Buyers
At $3,867,750, the median house price in Roseville Chase is one of the highest on the lower North Shore. Prices rose 21.8% in a single year from $3,175,000 in 2024 to $3,867,750 in 2025, well above the national median. Monthly mortgage repayments average $4,000, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 22.9%, below the 30% stress threshold despite the very high purchase price, because household incomes at the 99.5th percentile nationally are exceptional. The stock is almost exclusively separate houses at 95.8%, with 63.3% of homes having four or more bedrooms, meaning buyers compete for large family homes rather than apartments. Ownership is the norm: 48.1% own outright and 42.0% carry a mortgage, leaving only 9.9% renting.
For Investors
The investment case in Roseville Chase is anchored in capital growth rather than yield. Weekly rent of $925 against a $3,867,750 median implies a gross yield well below 2%, lower than most comparable Sydney suburbs. The 3.9% vacancy rate is moderate and the renter share at 9.9% is very thin, so tenant demand is limited. Development activity recorded 28 applications in the past 12 months, with recent CDC approvals including secondary dwellings and new house builds, suggesting a slow but active infill market. The 21.8% price growth over 2024-2025 is the primary driver for investors willing to hold. High outright ownership at 48.1% means stock rarely changes hands, which keeps supply tight and supports long-run price growth compared to higher-turnover suburbs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
130
Last 12 Months
30
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+30.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 45 is five years above the national figure, reflecting an established resident base with strong household formation. University qualifications reach 65.3%, which is 35.2 percentage points above the national average, the highest concentration of degree holders in the area. Overseas-born residents make up 33.5%, which is 11.9 points above the national share. English ancestry leads at 540 residents, followed by Chinese (268) and Irish (184). The top non-English languages are Cantonese (45) and Mandarin (45). Household stability is high: 87.6% of residents stayed at the same address, against a turnover of only 12.4%, well below most urban suburbs. Average household size of 3.1 is 0.6 above the national figure, consistent with large family homes.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.8%
Houses
3.5%
Townhouse
0.8%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is unusually homogeneous: 95.8% separate houses, with semi-detached at 3.5% and apartments at just 0.8%. That concentration is high even by outer-suburban Sydney standards. Among those houses, 63.3% have four or more bedrooms and 32.0% have three bedrooms, so the market is dominated by large family homes. Ownership rates are strong: 48.1% of residents own outright and 42.0% hold a mortgage, versus only 9.9% renting. Prices moved from $3,175,000 in 2024 to $3,867,750 in 2025, a 21.8% rise in one year. Mortgage-to-income at 22.9% and rent-to-income at 23.0% both sit below the 30% stress level, indicating residents can service their housing costs relative to their incomes at the 99.5th percentile nationally.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$4,000
Rent / wk
$925
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$1,197
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.9%
Unoccupied
21
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
17.8%
Couples, no children
1,492
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional and technical workers lead local industry at 23.1% of employed residents (144 people), followed by Finance at 14.1% (88) and Healthcare at 12.2% (76). By occupation, Professionals account for 301 workers and Managers for 234, together representing the majority of the employed base. These two groups align with household incomes in the 99.5th percentile nationally. Full-time employment runs at 63.6% and unemployment is 3.8%, low by national standards. Participation rate of 59.4% is moderate, partly because 444 residents are outside the labour force, consistent with early retirement and high wealth typical of a suburb at this income level. Weekly personal income of $1,197 and family income of $4,399 sit far above state and national medians.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.6%
Part-time
32.6%
Participation
59.4%
Employed
729
Occupations
Top Industries
University
65.3%
Postgraduate
17.8%
Born Overseas
33.5%
Dwellings
519
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 86.6% of residents drive, and public transport accounts for only 4.5% of journeys, which is below the Sydney metropolitan average. Walking or cycling covers 3.7% of trips. The density of 1,280 people per km2 is low relative to other suburb profiles, which reflects the large-lot detached house pattern. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring areas such as Roseville and Lindfield. Housing stress indicators are well below thresholds: rent-to-income at 23.0% and mortgage-to-income at 22.9% are both comfortable given the 99.5th-percentile income base. Volunteering reaches 21.3% of residents, notably high compared to state averages, and only 3.0% of residents need daily assistance.
Drive
86.6%
Public Transport
4.5%
Walk / Cycle
3.7%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Roseville Chase compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roseville Chase a good suburb to live in?
Roseville Chase consistently draws high-wealth families seeking large homes on Sydney's lower North Shore. Household income sits in the 99.5th percentile nationally, 95.8% of dwellings are separate houses, and 87.6% of residents stay year to year, pointing to strong liveability. The main constraint is a very high median house price of $3,867,750.
What is the median house price in Roseville Chase?
The median house price reached $3,867,750 in 2025, up 21.8% from $3,175,000 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $4,000. Despite the high price, the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 22.9%, below the 30% stress level, because household incomes are in the 99.5th percentile nationally.
What schools are in Roseville Chase?
No schools are recorded inside the Roseville Chase suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring areas such as Roseville and Lindfield. The suburb's education level is very high, with 65.3% of residents holding university qualifications, which is 35.2 percentage points above the national average.
Is Roseville Chase safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Roseville Chase in this dataset. As an indirect signal, household incomes sit in the 99.5th percentile nationally, only 3.0% of residents need daily assistance, and the suburb's 87.6% residential stability rate is well above typical urban areas, all consistent with a low-disadvantage environment.
Is Roseville Chase good for property investment?
The 21.8% price growth from $3,175,000 to $3,867,750 in one year is the headline investment signal. However, weekly rent of $925 against that median implies a gross yield well below 2%, lower than most Sydney alternatives. The 9.9% renter share limits tenant demand. The investment case rests on capital growth in a supply-constrained market of large detached homes.
How is Roseville Chase's population changing?
Roseville Chase has a population of 1,618 and an identity that leans toward an aging resident base: the median age is 45, which is 5 years above the national figure. Residential turnover is only 12.4%, meaning 87.6% of residents stayed at the same address. This stability suggests gradual demographic change rather than rapid population shifts.
What languages are spoken in Roseville Chase?
About 33.5% of residents were born overseas, which is 11.9 percentage points above the national share. English is dominant, with Cantonese (45 speakers) and Mandarin (45) the most common non-English languages. English, Chinese, Irish and Scottish ancestries together account for the largest groups in a population of 1,618.
How much development is happening in Roseville Chase?
There were 28 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including complying development certificates for new dwellings and secondary dwelling approvals. Activity is modest relative to the suburb size, consistent with an established low-density area where 95.8% of dwellings are already separate houses on large lots.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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