# Roselands

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Canterbury-Bankstown › 2196, NSW

Area: 4 km²

A highly accessible hub in Greater Sydney, Roselands is a diverse and family-oriented community. It is defined by its strong international character, with nearly 40% of residents born overseas and a very high proportion of households speaking a language other than English. The area has a distinct feel where large family homes are common and the population is slightly younger than the national average. It is a place where urban convenience meets a multicultural population, making it a key residential pocket in the Canterbury-Bankstown region.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 14,577 | +11.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 38 yrs | +2.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.8% | +42.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 16.3% | +4.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 19.9% | -5.2% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 4.7% | +15.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 26.2%, Older adults (45–64) 25.1%, Children (0–14) 19.9%, Seniors (65+) 16.3%, Youth (15–24) 12.6%

**Marital status** — Married 51.5%, Never married 31.8%, Divorced 8.0%, Widowed 5.2%, Separated 3.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 39.4% | +6.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 56.2%, China 5.0%, Vietnam 1.8%, India 1.4%, Philippines 1.3%, Italy 1.2%, New Zealand 0.9%, England 0.7%, South Africa 0.2%, Nepal 0.2%

**Ancestry** — Greek 14.7%, Australian 13.6%, Chinese 12.1%, English 9.6%, Italian 5.6%, Irish 3.1%, Vietnamese 2.2%, Indian 2.2%, Scottish 2.1%, Filipino 1.9%, German 0.8%, Dutch 0.3%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 58.5% | +3.8% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 9.7% | -3.5% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 36.5%, Arabic 15.6%, Greek 11.6%, Cantonese 4.8%, Mandarin 4.7%, Vietnamese 2.1%, Italian 1.9%, Tagalog 0.7%, Hindi 0.6%, Punjabi 0.2%

## Religion

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 14.6% | +59.1% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 53.1%, Islam 20.9%, No religion 14.6%, Not stated 6.2%, Buddhism 3.4%, Hinduism 1.2%, Other religions 0.6%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 62.6% | +23.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 23.1% | +50.7% since 2011 |
| Schools | 2 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 0.69 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 63 | — |
| School enrolments | 682 | — |
| Average school size | 341 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,016 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 62.6%, Year 10 15.2%, Year 9 or below 12.3%, Year 11 3.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 29.0%, Certificate III / IV 21.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.5%, Postgraduate degree 9.2%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.2%, Certificate I / II 1.7%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 23.9%, Engineering & related 13.8%, Society & culture 10.7%, Education 7.5%, Health 6.7%, Architecture & building 5.9%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.4%, Information technology 4.6%, Creative arts 3.4%, Natural & physical sciences 3.0%, Agriculture & environment 0.7%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $671 | +36.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,704 | +43.8% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,935 | +43.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 8.1% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 20.8% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 30.3%, $650–$1,499 25.6%, Under $650 16.8%, $4,000 or more 10.6%, $3,000–$3,999 10.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 45.6%, $650–$1,499 30.2%, $1,500–$2,999 14.7%, $3,000 or more 2.5%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 21.8% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 4.7% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.8% | +41.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 7.9%, Arthritis 6.4%, Asthma 5.5%, Diabetes 5.4%, Mental health 4.7%, Heart disease 3.5%, Cancer 2.3%, Lung condition 1.1%, Stroke 0.8%, Dementia 0.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 70.3%, One condition 15.7%, Two conditions 4.1%, Three or more 2.0%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 7.9% | -20.0% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.7% | +10.0% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 24.7% | -10.8% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 20.3% | +5.6% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 119 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 40.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 5.6% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $550 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,625 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 8.4% | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | +3.4% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 14.9% | +8.3% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 20.5% | +1.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 66.9%, Couples without children 16.8%, One-parent families 14.9%, Other families 1.3%

**Household size** — 2 people 26.4%, 1 person 20.5%, 4 people 19.3%, 3 people 17.1%, 5 people 9.9%, 6 or more 6.7%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $425 | +32.8% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,300 | +6.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.00 | -16.7% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 29.1% | +15.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 32.0% | -10.5% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 63.4% | -7.5% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 70.6% | +2.7% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 35.6%, Owned outright 32.0%, Rented 29.1%, Other tenure 1.7%, Not stated 1.6%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 63.4%, Flat or apartment 19.2%, Townhouse / semi-detached 16.6%, Other dwelling 0.6%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 38.2%, 4 bedrooms 23.7%, 2 bedrooms 23.7%, 5 or more 8.7%, 1 bedroom 3.5%, Studio / none 0.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 38.2%, $550–$749 21.9%, $200–$349 19.0%, Under $200 11.3%, $750 or more 5.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 32.0%, $1,800–$2,999 31.7%, $1,000–$1,799 16.4%, Under $1,000 12.1%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 7.6% | -19.8% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 32.9% | +1358.3% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.1% | -80.5% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 90 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 6.17 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,618.6 | — |
| Public transport routes | 11 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 2 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 18 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 53,410 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 221,454 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 63 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 37.6%, Worked at home 32.9%, Car (passenger) 3.0%, Train 1.8%, Walked 1.2%, Bus 0.3%, Bicycle 0.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 37.1%, 2 vehicles 35.2%, 3 vehicles 12.9%, No vehicle 7.6%, 4 or more 7.3%

## Migration & Movement

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 31.9% | +9.5% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 8.1% | -9.7% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | -7.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 51.4% | -6.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 51.7% | -20.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 12.5%, Retail trade 10.5%, Construction 9.2%, Education & training 8.2%, Transport & warehousing 8.0%, Professional & technical 7.7%, Finance & insurance 6.0%, Public administration & safety 5.5%, Accommodation & food 5.1%, Manufacturing 4.9%, Other services 4.5%, Wholesale trade 3.7%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Rental & real estate 1.8%, Media & telecommunications 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 0.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 23.0%, Clerical & administrative 16.4%, Managers 12.9%, Technicians & trades 12.0%, Sales workers 9.7%, Community & personal service 9.7%, Labourers 7.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.1%

## Economy & Advantage

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 3 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 5 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 999 | — |
| Population estimate | 15,308 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 4.9% | — |
| Businesses | 1,561 | — |

## Environment & Climate

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,177 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 23.7 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 12.7 | — |

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.5 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 99.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 99.3% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 92.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 66.1% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 9.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 270 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.3% | — |

## Schools serving Roselands

63 schools, 32,313 students, average ICSEA 1,032.

By sector: Government 40, Catholic 12, Independent 11

By type: Primary 43, Secondary 14, Combined 6

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beverly Hills North Public School | Government | Primary | 0.7 km | 352 |
| McCallums Hill Public School | Government | Primary | 0.9 km | 330 |
| Al Hikma College | Independent | Primary | 1.1 km | 399 |
| Wiley Park Public School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 550 |
| Lakemba Public School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 428 |
| Wiley Park Girls High School | Government | Secondary | 1.4 km | 589 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic College | Catholic | Secondary | 1.4 km | 730 |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.5 km | 637 |
| Beverly Hills Girls High School | Government | Secondary | 1.5 km | 1,003 |
| Narwee Public School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 246 |

## Areas within Roselands

[Roselands Block 1](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136701/11902136701) · [Roselands Block 2](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136702/11902136702) · [Roselands Block 3](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136703/11902136703) · [Roselands Block 4](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136704/11902136704) · [Roselands Block 5](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136705/11902136705) · [Roselands Block 6](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136706/11902136706) · [Roselands Block 7](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136707/11902136707) · [Roselands Block 8](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136708/11902136708) · [Roselands Block 9](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136709/11902136709) · [Roselands Block 10](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136710/11902136710) · [Roselands Block 11](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136711/11902136711) · [Roselands Block 12](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136712/11902136712) · [Roselands Block 13](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136713/11902136713) · [Roselands Block 14](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136714/11902136714) · [Roselands Block 15](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136715/11902136715) · [Roselands Block 16](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/11902136716/11902136716)

## Nearby areas

[Wiley Park](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119021574/wiley-park) · [Narwee - Beverly Hills](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119031370/narwee-beverly-hills) · [Lakemba](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119021573/lakemba) · [Kingsgrove - North](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119021663/kingsgrove-north) · [Punchbowl](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119021366/punchbowl) · [Penshurst](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119031667/penshurst) · [Riverwood](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119031373/riverwood) · [Belmore - Belfield](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119021362/belmore-belfield)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119021367/roselands