Rosehill - Harris Park

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of just 32. Seniors make up only 7.5% of the population, which is far below the state average.

This is an area of immense cultural diversity, with 69.5% of people born overseas—far above the national figure. Indian ancestry is the most common at 30.5%, and 38% of residents were born in India.

Language diversity is very high, with 71.5% of people using a language other than English at home. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the state average.

Hinduism is the most common religion at 38.5%. Those reporting no religion make up 14.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

The workforce is very highly qualified, with 47.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, with many specialising in management, commerce, and IT.

Typical weekly household income is $1,757, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state average.

Residents are in good health, with only 14% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure, and mental health conditions are also well below average.

Unpaid care and volunteering are much lower here than in most similar areas. Only 7.3% of people volunteer, which is well below the national figure.

The First Nations community is small, representing 0.6% of the population. Those identifying as First Nations are far older than the state average and experience a much higher unemployment rate.

While 59.3% of families are couples with children, there is a higher than average number of people living alone. The typical household size is 2.5 people.

The housing landscape is dominated by renters, who make up 69.3% of households. Apartments are the primary home type, and 78.4% of dwellings are flats, leading to higher than average crowd levels per bedroom.

Public transport use is well above the national average, and 20.7% of homes have no car. While many work from home, others face transit times to the city that are much higher than most areas.

The population is very mobile, with 59.8% of residents moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average, driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national average at 7.5%.

The area is growing rapidly, with a population increase of 12% since 2021. It is a significant business hub with 1,532 businesses, though it ranks low for general access to money and resources.

The area receives 1,147mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average. Temperatures remain around the state average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, health services, and schools.