Rosemeadow, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Rosemeadow NSW is 8,007 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rosemeadow is $703 per week ($36,556 per year). Median rent in Rosemeadow is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rosemeadow has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Rosemeadow has a population density of 2,660 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rosemeadow is England. The most common religion is No religion (28.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosemeadow is $1,933.

There were 107 recorded offences in Rosemeadow in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (26 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Rosemeadow Population

8,007 residents at the 2021 Census.

Rosemeadow Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$703/wk

$36,556 per year

Ranked 5,437 of 14,663

Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

Ranked 2,445 of 14,663

Median Age

34years

4 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$1,933/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Rosemeadow Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (3,885) Female 51.4% (4,116)

Population Density

2,660

people per km²

8,007 people · 3.0 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,841

Family income/wk

Rosemeadow Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Rosemeadow Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Rosemeadow, 36.0% are owned outright and 64.0% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

36.0%

Owned with mortgage

64.0%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
India
Fiji
Chile
Cambodia
China
Afghanistan
Egypt

Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Rosemeadow Religion

No religion

28.0%

Catholic

25.4%

Anglican

12.5%

Not stated

7.1%

Islam

5.1%

Buddhism

4.1%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Baptist

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Rosemeadow Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
Spanish
Samoan
Vietnamese
Hindi
Khmer

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Rosemeadow Employment

Employed full-time

33.8% 1,786 people

Employed part-time

17.4% 921 people

Unemployed

3.6% 190 people

Not in labour force

45.1% 2,383 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Rosemeadow Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.6%

Bachelor Degree

22.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.8%

Postgraduate Degree

6.1%

Certificate I/II

3.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Rosemeadow Occupation

Professionals

21.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.6%

Clerical & Administrative

15.6%

Community & Personal Service

15.2%

Managers

10.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.0%

Labourers

6.6%

Sales Workers

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Rosemeadow Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.7%

Engineering

19.0%

Society & Culture

16.4%

Health

11.5%

Education

9.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.0%

Architecture & Building

4.9%

Information Technology

3.9%

Creative Arts

3.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

Rosemeadow Dwelling Types

Separate house

85.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

10.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rosemeadow Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Rosemeadow Marital Status

Married

43.6% 2,692

Separated

4.5% 275

Divorced

8.5% 523

Widowed

3.9% 242

Never married

39.6% 2,442

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Rosemeadow Ancestry

Australian

32.3%

English

27.1%

Australian Aboriginal

6.1%

Irish

6.1%

Scottish

5.8%

Samoan

3.5%

Italian

3.3%

German

3.2%

Filipino

2.9%

Indian

2.8%

Vietnamese

2.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Rosemeadow School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.6%

Secondary — Government

23.1%

Vocational Education

10.7%

Secondary — Catholic

9.9%

Pre-school

8.0%

Primary — Catholic

4.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Rosemeadow Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

8.1%

No need for assistance

91.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Rosemeadow Volunteering

Volunteer

8.2% 480

Not a volunteer

91.8% 5,353

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Rosemeadow Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.2%

$300-$449/mo

1.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.3%

$600-$799/mo

2.9%

$800-$999/mo

4.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rosemeadow How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.7%

Did not go to work

23.8%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

Truck

1.4%

Walked only

1.2%

Train

1.2%

Bus

0.8%

Other

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Rosemeadow Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.5%

1 vehicle

36.4%

2 vehicles

37.8%

3 vehicles

12.3%

4+ vehicles

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Rosemeadow Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.1%

2 bedrooms

6.0%

3 bedrooms

54.3%

4 bedrooms

31.5%

5 bedrooms

5.6%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Rosemeadow Population Mobility

11.4%

moved in the last year

33.2%

moved in the last 5 years

5.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Rosemeadow Indigenous Population

6.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Rosemeadow Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

825

Asthma

373

Diabetes

287

Arthritis

257

Heart disease

162

Lung condition

152

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Rosemeadow Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Rosemeadow Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.6%

Couple — no children under 15

19.0%

Couple — no children

16.8%

One parent — children under 15

14.0%

One parent — no children under 15

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Rosemeadow Military Service

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 7

Previously served

1.6% 91

Never served

98.3% 5,757

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Rosemeadow Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 831

Did not provide

85.7% 4,990

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rosemeadow Children Ever Born

No children

30.2%

1 child

12.8%

2 children

27.2%

3 children

17.4%

4 children

9.1%

5+ children

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

Rosemeadow When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

117

1971–1980

239

1981–1990

500

1991–2000

370

2001–2010

404

2011–2015

198

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Rosemeadow Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

24.5%

15–29 hours

10.9%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

35.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Rosemeadow Household Size

1 person

18.0%

2 persons

27.9%

3 persons

20.6%

4 persons

17.2%

5 persons

8.6%

6+ persons

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Rosemeadow Where Residents Moved From

Same address

6,634

Moved from NSW

644

Moved — same area (SA2)

143

Moved from overseas

Moved from ACT

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Rosemeadow Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.7%

Step family — no other children

8.1%

Blended family — no other children

4.1%

Intact family — other children present

2.9%

Other couple — children only

0.9%

Step family — other children present

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Rosemeadow Crime Statistics

107 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault

Theft

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Drug Offences

Weapons

Total offences by year

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Rosemeadow Schools

schools nearby

government

981

avg ICSEA score

7,197

total students

Broughton Anglican College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,381 students

1086

ICSEA

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 202 students

1045

ICSEA

Sherwood Hills Christian School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 145 students

1040

ICSEA

John Therry Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,057 students

1002

ICSEA

Mary Brooksbank School Government

Combined · U · 123 students

1000

ICSEA

Bradbury Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 704 students

987

ICSEA

St Helens Park Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 363 students

968

ICSEA

Woodland Road Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 275 students

959

ICSEA

Rosemeadow Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 724 students

945

ICSEA

Ambarvale Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 433 students

944

ICSEA

Thomas Acres Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 495 students

942

ICSEA

Ambarvale High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 807 students

925

ICSEA

Thomas Reddall High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 488 students

908

ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Rosemeadow Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,708/wk

Median rent $380/wk

Rent to income 22.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Rosemeadow against your income

Your weekly income

About $7,401 a month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $1,328/wk

Rent share 22.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tolland

Income: $666/wk Rent: $220/wk $160/wk less rent

West Tamworth

Income: $624/wk Rent: $275/wk $105/wk less rent

Bellbird

Income: $643/wk Rent: $323/wk $57/wk less rent

Ambarvale

Income: $630/wk Rent: $350/wk $30/wk less rent

Kingswood (Penrith - NSW)

Income: $747/wk Rent: $355/wk $25/wk less rent

South Windsor

Income: $763/wk Rent: $360/wk $20/wk less rent

St Marys (NSW)

Income: $754/wk Rent: $365/wk $15/wk less rent

Mayfield West

Income: $808/wk Rent: $370/wk $10/wk less rent

Rosemeadow vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Rosemeadow is $703 a week, 8% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,364th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $5 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 22.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 34, 9 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Rosemeadow	Typical NSW	Typical Australia
Personal income	$703/wk	$765/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,708/wk	$1,704/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$380/wk	$385/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,933/mo	$1,965/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	34	43	42
Rent share of household income	22.2%	22.6%	20.3%

Suburbs near Rosemeadow

The closest suburb to Rosemeadow is Ambarvale, 1.9 km away.

Ambarvale

1.9 km away · income $630/wk · rent $350/wk

St Helens Park

2.1 km away · income $794/wk · rent $400/wk

Glen Alpine

2.8 km away · income $883/wk · rent $570/wk

Bradbury (NSW)

3.5 km away · income $731/wk · rent $385/wk

Airds

4.4 km away · income $451/wk · rent $220/wk

Campbelltown (NSW)

4.8 km away · income $739/wk · rent $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosemeadow

What is the population of Rosemeadow NSW?

The population of Rosemeadow NSW is 8,007 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2,660 people per km².Rosemeadow is ranked #884 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rosemeadow?

The median personal income in Rosemeadow NSW is $703 per week, or $36,556 per year.The median household income is $1,708 per week.Family income is $1,841 per week.Rosemeadow is ranked #5,437 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rosemeadow?

Median rent in Rosemeadow NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rosemeadow ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rosemeadow?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rosemeadow NSW is $1,933. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rosemeadow?

The median age in Rosemeadow NSW is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rosemeadow a good suburb to live in?

Rosemeadow is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 8,007.The median income is $703/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13424. All dollar figures in AUD.