Roselands

The population grew by 12% since 2011 to reach 14,577 people. It is a family-heavy area, with children under 15 making up 19.9% of the community, which is a little above the national figure. The typical resident is 38 years old, and there is a notably low proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of the state.

Born overseas, 39.4% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. The community's heritage is diverse, with the most common ancestries being Greek, Australian, and Chinese.

A striking 58.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the New South Wales average. This diversity is reflected in the common use of Arabic, Greek, Cantonese, and Mandarin, though 9.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Religion plays a significant role here; 53.1% of residents identify as Christian and 20.9% as Muslim. Consequently, the proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels have risen, with 62.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 23.1% of adults, a figure that has climbed 7.8 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,704, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with the typical person earning $671 a week.

The area has a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (21.8%) and mental health conditions (4.7%) than the national average. However, 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state figure.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at 7.9%, which is well below the national figure. Around 12.7% of residents provide unpaid care, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011.

First Nations people make up 0.8% of the population. In this group, the unemployment rate is well below the national average at 5.6%, and 8.4% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, which is much higher than most areas. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (66.9%) and a lower-than-average number of people living alone.

Separate houses make up 63.4% of dwellings, but the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,300 is much higher than in most similar areas. Renting is common for 29.1% of households, with a typical weekly rent of $425.

Public transport access is excellent, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While 32.9% of people now work from home—a huge increase since 2011—very few people (2.1%) use public transport for their daily commute.

The community is relatively stable, as 31.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a lower proportion of the population than in most other areas.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas at 51.4%. Full-time employment has fallen 13 points since 2011, and the unemployment rate (5.9%) is slightly higher than the national figure.

The area has a moderate level of advantage, ranking around the middle for access to resources and job skills. It is home to a high number of businesses, with 1,561 operating in the area.

The local climate is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall far above the New South Wales figure. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.

Roselands is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and a school. Its walkability score is higher than the state average, reflecting an environment where most daily needs are reachable on foot.