Roseville
Households in Roseville sit at the 98.1st percentile for weekly household income, a sharper signal of its established-wealth profile than its median age of 40, which is equal to the national figure. The suburb has 10,340 residents across 3.92 square kilometres, or 2,635.7 people per square kilometre. Overseas-born residents make up 39.5%, 17.9 percentage points above the national share, while 69.3% hold a university qualification, 39.2 points higher nationally. Roseville sits between Chatswood and Lindfield, but its combination of 68.7% separate houses, high incomes and family-sized housing gives it a different feel from the area's busier apartment centres.
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
113
Roseville suits buyers prioritising established streets, larger homes and strong household capacity, but entry costs need careful budgeting. Separate houses account for 68.7% of dwellings and homes with four or more bedrooms make up 48.4%, higher than the 26.2% share for three-bedroom homes. The monthly mortgage figure is $3,651, with mortgage payments equal to 26.3% of household income, higher than the 18.8% rent-to-income share, although neither stress flag is active. Weekly rent is $600, and 39.1% of residents own outright compared with 33.6% paying a mortgage. Apartments are 28.4%, so lower-maintenance buyers face a smaller choice than detached-house purchasers.
For Buyers
Roseville suits buyers prioritising established streets, larger homes and strong household capacity, but entry costs need careful budgeting. Separate houses account for 68.7% of dwellings and homes with four or more bedrooms make up 48.4%, higher than the 26.2% share for three-bedroom homes. The monthly mortgage figure is $3,651, with mortgage payments equal to 26.3% of household income, higher than the 18.8% rent-to-income share, although neither stress flag is active. Weekly rent is $600, and 39.1% of residents own outright compared with 33.6% paying a mortgage. Apartments are 28.4%, so lower-maintenance buyers face a smaller choice than detached-house purchasers.
For Investors
Roseville presents an established, high-income rental profile rather than a high-yield proposition. Renting accounts for 26.0% of households, below outright ownership at 39.1%, while weekly rent is $600 and vacancy is 6.8%. That owner-heavy mix can limit rental depth, but overseas migration is the primary growth driver and rents have grown 13.8%, supporting tenant demand. The development pipeline is active, with 111 applications in the past 12 months, so investors should distinguish small alterations from additions that materially expand supply. Annual growth is forecast at 0.85%, lower than a rapid-growth market, making purchase price, dwelling condition and holding costs more important than assuming capital gains.
Development Activity
Total DAs
629
Last 12 Months
113
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+6.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Roseville
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Roseville combines an established profile with strong cultural and educational diversity. Median age is 40, matching the national figure, while 69.3% of residents hold a university qualification, 39.2 percentage points above the national comparison. Overseas-born residents account for 39.5%, 17.9 points higher than nationally. English ancestry is recorded for 3,112 people and Chinese ancestry for 2,540; Mandarin is spoken by 556 residents and Cantonese by 286. Couples with children represent 56.0% of families, above couples without children at 32.1%, helping explain demand for larger homes. Roseville's profile is distinct from nearby Chatswood and Lindfield, with a high-income family base alongside substantial Chinese heritage.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
68.7%
Houses
2.7%
Townhouse
28.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Roseville's housing stock is tilted toward owner occupation and family-sized dwellings. Outright ownership is 39.1%, higher than the 33.6% mortgage-held share and 26.0% renting share, while 1.3% sits in other tenure categories. Separate houses make up 68.7% of homes, compared with 28.4% apartments and 2.7% semi-detached dwellings. The bedroom mix reinforces that pattern: 48.4% have four or more bedrooms, versus 26.2% with three and 19.7% with two. The monthly mortgage figure is $3,651 and equals 26.3% of household income, above the 18.8% rent-to-income ratio. Compared with the apartment centres around Chatswood, Roseville is more oriented to detached family housing, which supports stability but narrows lower-cost entry points.
Mortgage / mo
$3,651
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $600.
$1,050
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $1,600 · units $900
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
56.0%
Couples with children
32.1%
Couples, no children
10.9%
Single parent
2,862
Total families
Economy & Employment
Roseville's economic base is concentrated in knowledge and service industries: Professional/Tech accounts for 19.8% of workers, Finance 16.0%, Healthcare 14.9%, Education 10.1% and Retail 5.3%. Occupations show the same pattern, led by 2,258 Professionals and 1,047 Managers, ahead of 574 Clerical/Admin workers. Labour force participation is 64.3%, unemployment is 4.3%, and 60.0% of employed residents work full time. Weekly household income is $3,200 at the 98.1 percentile, consistent with SEIFA decile 10 across IEO, IER, IRSD and IRSAD. Compared with the national economic profile, Roseville has a stronger university-qualified and high-resource base, with 69.3% university attainment and a 39.2-point national advantage that helps support substantial housing costs.
Unemployment
4.3%
Labour Force
5,315
Unemployed
227
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.0%
Part-time
31.3%
Participation
64.3%
Employed
5,088
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
69.3%
Postgraduate
24.5%
Born Overseas
39.5%
Dwellings
3,457
Transport to Work
Roseville's liveability suits residents who value established housing, home-based work and access to a local primary school. Work from home is reported by 65.0% of residents, far above the 4.4% using public transport and 2.1% walking or cycling to work; the pattern suggests daily routines are less commute-dependent. Car driving is 26.4%, so households still need to assess their own travel needs. Roseville Public School is the local government primary school, and families should check enrolment zones against the exact address. The suburb has 22.3% volunteering and only 2.8% needing assistance, while IRSAD sits in decile 10, above lower-resource areas. Compared with denser commercial Chatswood, Roseville has a more residential setting, but local amenity access should be checked street by street.
Drive
26.4%
Public Transport
4.4%
Walk / Cycle
2.1%
Work from Home
65.0%
Population Forecast
+0.85%/yr
(+219 people/yr)
EstablishedRoseville is classified as established, with annual growth forecast at 0.85% and overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 16.2% over 10 years, indicating ongoing momentum rather than a static market. The shift trajectory is labelled Declining young, with the young share down 2.3 percentage points and the senior share up 2.4 points, so growth is not being led by younger households. Gentrification signals are mixed: the main score is 15, stage Not gentrifying, while the shift measure records a score of 28 and Early signs. The affordability trend is labelled Improving, with figures of 61.7 in 2011 and 51.7 in 2021, but 13.8% rent growth keeps pressure on tenants. The annual rate remains slower than a rapid-growth market.
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 can suit households seeking established housing, strong incomes and a family-oriented dwelling mix. The suburb has 10,340 residents, 68.7% separate houses and 65.0% working from home. Its IRSAD decile is 10, higher than lower-resource areas, while the 26.4% car-driver share means transport needs vary by household.
What is the median house price in Roseville?
Check current settled sales before relying on a median, because Roseville's housing mix spans 68.7% separate houses and 28.4% apartments. The suburb also has 48.4% four-plus-bedroom homes, a higher share than its 26.2% three-bedroom stock, so the dwelling mix can move the headline result. No exact median should be assumed without a current market search.
What schools are in Roseville?
Roseville Public School is the local government primary school. It is 1 local primary option identified within Roseville, so families should check the exact enrolment zone, intake rules and nearby options before signing a lease or contract. School access is more address-specific than a suburb label, particularly around the Chatswood and Lindfield boundaries.
Is Roseville safe?
Check current NSW Police or council crime tools for a street-level review rather than inferring safety from social indicators. Roseville's IRSAD is decile 10, above lower-resource areas, and volunteering is 22.3%; the 2.8% need-assistance rate adds context but neither measure is a crime statistic. Compare recent incidents by category and location before deciding.
Is Roseville good for property investment?
Roseville may suit investors seeking an established, high-income tenant base, but the numbers favour careful pricing. Weekly rent is $600, vacancy is 6.8% and renters represent 26.0%, below the 39.1% outright-owner share. There were 111 development applications in 12 months, and annual growth is forecast at 0.85%, lower than a rapid-growth market. Returns should be tested against purchase price, maintenance and finance costs.
How is Roseville's population changing?
Roseville's wider-area growth is forecast at 0.85% annually, with overseas migration the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 16.2% over 10 years. The trajectory is labelled Declining young, as the young share falls 2.3 percentage points while the senior share rises 2.4 points. The main gentrification score is 15 and the stage is Not gentrifying.
What development is happening in Roseville?
Roseville recorded 111 applications over 12 months, including a dwelling house, alterations and additions, and commercial or recreation-related works. That total is higher than the single dwelling shown in the examples, so investors should inspect each proposal rather than treat all applications as new housing supply. The established classification and 0.85% annual forecast point to measured growth, not a sudden redevelopment cycle.
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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