Rosebery (NT)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census the suburb of Rosebery (NT)'s population is estimated at around 4,524 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 397 people (9.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,127 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,524, estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,393 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by Districts. Rosebery's 9.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.3%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 58% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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Rosebery is characterized by a skilled resident workforce and strong representation in key service industries, recording a jobless rate of 1.4% and an estimated annual job growth of 0.6% based on aggregated regional data. As of March 2026, there are 2,674 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.0% below the 3.5% recorded for Greater Darwin. The workforce participation rate is exceptionally high at 78.7%, compared to 72.7% across Greater Darwin. Census records show that a minor 3.2% of the local workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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According to the latest ATO postcode data for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Rosebery earn a median income of $73,346 and an average income of $78,943. These figures are considerably higher than the national averages and compare to a median of $66,956 and an average of $77,199 in Greater Darwin. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be approximately $80,248 for the median and $86,372 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings show that personal, family, and household incomes in Rosebery are elevated, placing the area between the 87th and 91st percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket contains 43.5% of taxpayers (1,967 residents) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which aligns with the broader regional figure of in this bracket. Furthermore, of households earn weekly incomes above indicating high purchasing power. While housing costs consume of household income, strong earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile nationally, and the area ranks in the th decile of the SEIFA index for income.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Rosebery consisted of 68.4% standalone houses and 31.6% semi-detached properties, apartments, or alternative structures, compared to 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings across metro Darwin. Home ownership in Rosebery lagged the metropolitan average, standing at 8.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (37.5%) or tenants (54.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,128 was higher than the Darwin metro average of $2,100, while the median weekly rent of $420 was above the metro figure of $385. Nationally, Rosebery's mortgage payments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up 77.9% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 42.3%, couples without children at 21.9%, and single parents at 12.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.1%, consisting of single-person households at 17.8% and group households at 4.3%. The median household size is 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment in Rosebery is lower than the regional average, with 22.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 31.3% across the wider SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 14.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Vocational education is highly represented, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 32.2%.

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Analysis of the local network shows 16 public transport stops in Rosebery, consisting of bus services. These stops support 44 unique routes that run a combined 2,242 weekly services. Transit accessibility is strong, with residents living an average of 163 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the area to work, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is above the regional norm. A low 3.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic context.

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Rosebery matches national health patterns closely according to assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, with typical medical issues distributed across younger and older age brackets, and private health insurance coverage is notably high, representing approximately 58% of the population (~2,621 people).

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The suburb has elevated cultural diversity, with 22.8% of residents born outside Australia and 17.5% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 40.3% of the community. Hinduism shows the most significant relative concentration at 2.8% of the population, compared to 4.2% across Greater Darwin.

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The suburb of Rosebery (NT) has a median age of 31, which is slightly lower than the Greater Darwin median of 34 and substantially younger than the Australian median of 38. The age distribution features a large group of 5 - 14 year-olds (15.5%), while the 65 - 74 age group is smaller (4.8%) than in Greater Darwin. Since the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 age group has risen from 6.9% to 8.4% of the population, and the 65 to 74 cohort grew from 3.6% to 4.8%. Meanwhile, the proportion of 5 to 14 year-olds fell from 17.7% to . By demographic shifts will alter the population profile. The to cohort is projected to expand by people () from to whereas the to group is forecast to grow by only ( people).

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Rosebery currently has an estimated 375 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 227 children aged 0-2 and 151 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 393 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 574. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 16.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.