Roseville Chase (NSW)

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Based on an evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Roseville Chase has a population projected at approximately 1,622 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 4 residents (0.2%) since the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 1,618 individuals. The estimate is derived from a resident baseline of 1,598 calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and subsequent address validation after the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 1,287 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical ratio recorded across national locations examined by Districts. Growth in the suburb of Roseville Chase was chiefly supported by arrivals from overseas, who made up approximately 92.0% of the overall population increases in recent times.

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Roseville Chase has a workforce characterized by high levels of education, with notable representation in the technology industry, a jobless rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.4% over the prior year, according to statistical data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 843, while the local unemployment rate was 2.0% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is slightly lower than the regional baseline, sitting at 66.2% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a high proportion of employed residents (63.6%) worked from their homes, though this figure should be interpreted in light of pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Roseville Chase are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $66,954 and an average of $140,425. For comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to figures of approximately $73,864 for the median and $154,917 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in Roseville Chase in the 90th to 99th percentiles nationwide. The weekly income band of $4,000 or more includes 49.6% of residents (804 individuals), which contrasts with the wider metropolitan area where the - bracket is most common at . The high concentration of affluent residents, with earning above weekly, points to substantial financial resources in Roseville Chase. After meeting housing costs, households retain of their income, indicating high disposable funds, and the local SEIFA index for income places the area in the th decile.

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Residential stock in Roseville Chase at the time of the latest Census was comprised of 95.8% standalone houses and 4.3% other housing types like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metropolitan area. The rate of outright home ownership stood well above the metropolitan average at 48.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (41.6%) or occupied by tenants (10.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was substantially higher than the Sydney metropolitan benchmark at $4,000, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $925, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, monthly mortgage commitments in Roseville Chase are significantly above the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much higher than the countrywide figure of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 87.4%, which includes 56.1% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 7.2% single parent households. Non-family households constitute the remaining 12.6%, with single-person households representing 12.0% and group housing accounting for 1.0%. The median household size of 3.1 occupants is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Academic qualifications in Roseville Chase are significantly higher than broader geographical averages, with 54.0% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the population well for employment in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees represent the most common tertiary qualification at 36.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational training accounts for 18.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 7.6%.

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Analysis of public transit options indicates there are 8 active transit stops within Roseville Chase, consisting of bus services. These stops connect to 55 distinct routes, which carry a combined total of 4,447 passengers each week. Transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 268 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most employed residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 84%, followed by bus transit at 6% and cycling at 2%. Households own an average of 1.8 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents (63.6%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era travel conditions.

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Health measures indicate excellent outcomes in Roseville Chase, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, showing very low rates of common health conditions across all demographic groups. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 82% of the local population (1,332 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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Roseville Chase displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most property markets, with 25.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 33.5% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 53.1% of the local population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation relative to the wider region is Judaism, which accounts for 1.2% of residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 45 in Roseville Chase is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Roseville Chase has a larger proportion of residents in the 45 - 54 age bracket (17.4%) but fewer young adults in the 25 - 34 range (5.0%). The proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 is also higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 13.2% to 15.8%, while the cohort aged 0 to 4 has decreased from 4.2% to 3.0%. Looking toward 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the local age distribution. The cohort aged and older is expected to grow by (representing people) to reach residents, up from . The combined age brackets from upward are projected to account for of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the community, while the cohorts aged to and to are expected to decrease in size.

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Roseville Chase currently has an estimated 48 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 32 children aged 0-2 and 22 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 28% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 43 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 182. Birth rates in the area have averaged 5.5 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.