Roseville
Household income at the 98.1 percentile and a $2,500,000 median house price place Roseville among Sydney's wealthiest suburbs, yet 39.5% of residents were born overseas, 17.9 points above the national average, creating a profile of affluent, educated migrants rather than old-money establishment. University qualifications at 69.3% run 39.2 percentage points above the national baseline, the highest gap in this analysis. SEIFA reads decile 10 across all four indices (IRSAD, IRSD, IEO, IER), a clean sweep that fewer than 5% of Australian suburbs achieve. With 93 development applications in 12 months and prices rising 5.5% from $2,450,000 to $2,585,000, the suburb combines premium pricing with ongoing demand.
Population
10,340
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$3,200/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
102
Median House
$2.5M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $2,500,000 median house price moved from $2,450,000 in 2024 to $2,585,000 in 2025, a 5.5% increase. Detached houses dominate at 68.7%, with apartments at 28.4% and semi-detached at just 2.7%. Nearly half (48.4%) of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, reflecting large family homes, while three-bedroom stock accounts for 26.2%. The 3.0 average household size exceeds the national 2.5, consistent with families with school-age children. Mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.3% sits below the stress threshold, manageable because household income is at the 98.1 percentile. Monthly repayments of $3,651 are among the highest in Sydney but absorbed by strong incomes. Rent-to-income at 18.8% is comfortable. The 6.8% vacancy rate is slightly elevated.
For Buyers
The $2,500,000 median house price moved from $2,450,000 in 2024 to $2,585,000 in 2025, a 5.5% increase. Detached houses dominate at 68.7%, with apartments at 28.4% and semi-detached at just 2.7%. Nearly half (48.4%) of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, reflecting large family homes, while three-bedroom stock accounts for 26.2%. The 3.0 average household size exceeds the national 2.5, consistent with families with school-age children. Mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.3% sits below the stress threshold, manageable because household income is at the 98.1 percentile. Monthly repayments of $3,651 are among the highest in Sydney but absorbed by strong incomes. Rent-to-income at 18.8% is comfortable. The 6.8% vacancy rate is slightly elevated.
For Investors
Renters make up 26.3% of households, below the national average, limiting the tenant pool to a niche of high-income professionals. Weekly rent of $600 is strong, but against a $2,500,000 median, gross yield sits at roughly 1.2%, extremely low even by premium suburb standards. The 6.8% vacancy rate adds risk. Development activity is intense at 93 applications in 12 months, dominated by dwelling house alterations and additions, signalling renovation-driven value uplift rather than new supply. Overseas migration at 537 per year drives population growth, offset by 355 internal departures. Capital growth of 5.5% in the most recent year is positive, but the compressed yield makes Roseville a capital-appreciation play rather than a cash flow investment.
Development Activity
Total DAs
599
Last 12 Months
102
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-8.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Roseville iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Roseville College
K-12 · 1060 students
Roseville Public School
K-6 · 520 students
Demographics
English (3,112) and Chinese (2,540) ancestries are nearly co-equal, with Irish (1,076) and Scottish (969) following. Mandarin (556) and Cantonese (286) lead non-English languages, with Korean (63) and Persian (37) next. The 39.5% overseas-born share sits 17.9 points above national, with Chinese migration the primary international source. University qualifications at 69.3% run 39.2 points above the national average, the widest gap in this dataset. Median age of 40 matches the national figure. Couples with children (4,195) significantly outnumber couples without (1,836), and the average household size of 2.9 indicates family-oriented residency. Christianity (4,696) dominates religion, with Buddhism (331) and Hinduism (186) reflecting the Asian community. Volunteering at 22.3% is well above the national median.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
68.7%
Houses
2.7%
Townhouse
28.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Outright owners at 39.6% lead tenure, with mortgage holders at 34.0% and renters at 26.3%. The high outright ownership is consistent with established wealth. Detached houses at 68.7% dominate, but apartments at 28.4% represent a significant secondary market, concentrated in the Roseville station precinct. Four-plus bedroom homes at 48.4% and three-bedroom at 26.2% reflect large family dwellings. Prices rose 5.5% from $2,450,000 in 2024 to $2,585,000 in 2025. Rent-to-income (18.8%) and mortgage-to-income (26.3%) are both comfortably below stress levels, a rare reading at this price point and attributable to the 98.1 percentile income. The price-to-household-income ratio works out to roughly 15 times annual income, extreme by any standard but sustainable because of dual-professional incomes.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,651
Rent / wk
$600
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,203
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.8%
Unoccupied
254
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.6%
Couples, no children
8,895
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional/Tech leads at 19.8%, followed by Finance at 16.0%, Healthcare at 14.9%, Education at 10.1% and Retail at 5.3%. The combined Professional/Finance share of 35.8% is exceptionally high nationally, reflecting a suburb of corporate professionals and executives. Professionals (2,258) and Managers (1,047) account for over 70% of occupations. Unemployment at 4.7% is below the national average, and participation at 58.9% is moderate. SEIFA decile 10 across all four indices means maximum advantage. The 65.7% full-time employment rate is strong, and the volunteering rate of 22.3% runs well above the national median. Real income growth of 10.5% over the decade is solid, and affordability has improved from 61.7% in 2011 to 51.7% in 2021.
Unemployment
3.0%
Labour Force
13,770
Unemployed
407
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.7%
Part-time
29.6%
Participation
58.9%
Employed
4,642
Occupations
Top Industries
University
69.3%
Postgraduate
24.5%
Born Overseas
39.5%
Dwellings
3,457
Transport to Work
Transport options are above average: 12.6% use public transport (Roseville station on the North Shore line), 75.4% drive and 6.1% walk or cycle. Schools are exceptional: Roseville College (ICSEA 1,191, Independent combined, 1,060 students) and Roseville Public School (ICSEA 1,172, Government primary, 520 students) both rank well above the national benchmark of 1,000. The IEO decile 10 reading confirms maximum educational advantage. Only 2.8% of residents need daily assistance, well below the national average, consistent with the younger family demographic. The 22.3% volunteering rate is notably high, indicating strong community participation.
Drive
75.4%
Public Transport
12.6%
Walk / Cycle
6.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.85%/yr
(+219 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 16.2% over the past decade, with trend growth at 0.85% per year (219 persons annually). Overseas migration at 537 per year is the primary driver, offset by 355 internal departures, meaning growth is fuelled by affluent international arrivals choosing Roseville's school catchments. The gentrification score of 15 confirms the suburb is not gentrifying, it is already at peak advantage (SEIFA decile 10). The young-adult share has declined 2.3 points and seniors have risen 2.4 points, a modest aging trend. Affordability improved from 61.7% in 2011 to 51.7% in 2021. Medium projections forecast 27,129 by 2031, up from 25,620 in 2025.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+537
Net Internal / yr
-355
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +16% since 2011, Net internal outflow -355/yr, Strong overseas inflow +537/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Roseville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roseville a good suburb to live in?
Roseville is a premium family suburb with SEIFA decile 10 across all four indices. Both schools score above ICSEA 1,170, well above the national benchmark. Public transport via Roseville station supports the 12.6% PT usage rate. The $2,500,000 median house price requires the 98.1 percentile income to manage comfortably, with mortgage-to-income at 26.3%.
What is the median house price in Roseville?
The median house price in Roseville is $2,500,000 (PSI derived 2024-2025). Prices rose 5.5% from $2,450,000 in 2024 to $2,585,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments sit at $3,651 and weekly rent is $600. Mortgage-to-income ratio at 26.3% is below the 30% stress line, manageable due to the 98.1 percentile household income.
What schools are in Roseville?
Roseville has 2 schools, both outstanding. Roseville College (ICSEA 1,191, Independent combined, 1,060 students) is among Sydney's top-ranked schools. Roseville Public School (ICSEA 1,172, Government primary, 520 students) also ranks well above the national benchmark of 1,000. The IEO decile 10 confirms maximum educational advantage.
Is Roseville safe?
Crime data is not available at the suburb level for Roseville. However, SEIFA decile 10 across all indices (IRSAD, IRSD, IEO, IER) is the strongest possible reading and typically correlates with the lowest crime rates nationally. Unemployment at 4.7% sits below the national average. Buyers should check NSW BOCSAR data for the Ku-ring-gai LGA statistics.
Is Roseville good for property investment?
Roseville's 26.3% renter share creates a shallow but high-quality tenant pool. Weekly rent of $600 on a $2,500,000 median produces roughly 1.2% gross yield, extremely low. The investment thesis rests on capital growth: prices rose 5.5% in the latest year. Development at 93 DAs in 12 months is renovation-focused. Overseas migration of 537 per year sustains demand.
How is Roseville's population changing?
Roseville's population sits at roughly 25,620, having grown 16.2% over the past decade. Annual growth runs at 0.85% (219 persons per year), driven by overseas migration of 537 arrivals. The suburb is already at maximum SEIFA advantage (decile 10), so the growth pattern reflects affluent international families choosing the school catchments. Medium projections forecast 27,129 by 2031.
What languages are spoken in Roseville?
Mandarin (556 speakers) and Cantonese (286) lead, reflecting the large Chinese ancestry group of 2,540 people, nearly matching the English ancestry count of 3,112. Korean (63), Persian (37) and French (28) follow. With 39.5% born overseas, 17.9 points above national, the diversity is concentrated in affluent East Asian professionals and families.
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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