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Rossmore NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Rossmore, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Rossmore NSW is 2,241 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rossmore is $611 per week ($31,772 per year). Median rent in Rossmore is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Rossmore has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Rossmore has a population density of 137.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rossmore is China. The most common religion is Catholic (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rossmore is $1,950.

There were 41 recorded offences in Rossmore in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (11 offences).

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Rossmore Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rossmore Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$611/wk

$31,772 per year

#6928 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$500/wk

$2,167 per month

#576 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Rossmore Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (1,152) Female 48.6% (1,088)

Population Density

137.1

people per km²

2,241 people · 16.3 km²

Households

3.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,838

Family income/wk

Rossmore 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 & Locality (SAL)

Rossmore Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.5% 280 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.5% 101 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Rossmore Country of Birth

Australia

89.7%

China

3.8%

Cambodia

1.4%

Fiji

1.2%

England

1.1%

Egypt

0.9%

Germany

0.7%

Canada

0.6%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

0.4%

Croatia

0.4%

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

Rossmore Religion

Catholic

42.4%

No Religion

19.7%

Islam

14.1%

Not stated

7.6%

Anglican

6.7%

Eastern Orthodox

3.9%

Buddhism

3.5%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rossmore Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Rossmore Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

41.4%

Other

17.4%

Italian

15.6%

Cantonese

12.3%

Mandarin

3.3%

Croatian

3.3%

Serbian

3.3%

Spanish

3.3%

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

Rossmore Employment

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Employed full-time

26.5% 409 people

⏰

Employed part-time

16.8% 259 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.7% 42 people

🏠

Not in labour force

54.1% 836 people

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

Rossmore Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.5%

Bachelor Degree

18.5%

Postgraduate Degree

4.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Rossmore Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.5%

Professionals

20.6%

Managers

17.1%

Clerical & Administrative

13.4%

Community & Personal Service

8.1%

Sales Workers

6.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.6%

Labourers

5.9%

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

Rossmore Field of Study

Engineering

22.6%

Management & Commerce

21.1%

Architecture & Building

13.1%

Society & Culture

11.3%

Health

9.1%

Education

8.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.7%

Creative Arts

3.8%

Agriculture & Environment

2.7%

Information Technology

2.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

0.9%

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

Rossmore Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rossmore Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.2%

$4,000+/wk

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rossmore Marital Status

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Married

51.2% 940

↔️

Separated

2.8% 51

📋

Divorced

6.1% 112

🕊️

Widowed

5.0% 92

👤

Never married

34.9% 640

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rossmore Ancestry

Australian

18.4%

English

15.2%

Italian

14.2%

Other

13.9%

Lebanese

12.4%

Maltese

7.2%

Chinese

6.1%

Irish

3.4%

German

2.7%

Scottish

2.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Greek

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rossmore School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

20.5%

Secondary — Catholic

15.6%

Secondary — Government

14.9%

Vocational Education

11.0%

Primary — Catholic

10.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.4%

Pre-school

8.0%

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

Rossmore Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.7% 326

✅

No need for assistance

92.3% 3,882

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

Rossmore Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

7.5% 130

—

Not a volunteer

92.5% 1,594

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rossmore Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

21.4%

$300-$449/mo

4.3%

$600-$799/mo

4.3%

$800-$999/mo

4.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rossmore How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

55.8%

Did not go to work

29.0%

Walked only

5.3%

Truck

5.0%

Car (passenger)

3.2%

Train

1.2%

Other

0.5%

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

Rossmore Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.9%

1 vehicle

15.6%

2 vehicles

29.7%

3 vehicles

19.8%

4+ vehicles

30.9%

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

Rossmore Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.5%

2 bedrooms

4.9%

3 bedrooms

31.4%

4 bedrooms

36.8%

5 bedrooms

16.7%

6+ bedrooms

8.6%

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

Rossmore Population Mobility

9.9%

moved in the last year

26.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rossmore Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

4,173

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rossmore Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

138

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Rossmore Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rossmore Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.0%

Couple — no children under 15

26.2%

Couple — no children

21.1%

One parent — children under 15

7.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rossmore Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 4

🏅

Previously served

0.9% 15

👤

Never served

98.9% 1,705

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rossmore Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 256

—

Did not provide

85.0% 1,455

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rossmore Children Ever Born

No children

33.6%

1 child

8.7%

2 children

18.8%

3 children

22.6%

4 children

10.5%

5+ children

5.7%

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

Rossmore When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

102

1981–1990

106

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2020

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

Rossmore Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.9%

5–14 hours

19.3%

15–29 hours

12.6%

30+ hours

13.7%

Did not do domestic work

35.5%

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

Rossmore Household Size

1 person

14.6%

2 persons

25.8%

3 persons

16.3%

4 persons

16.0%

5 persons

12.0%

6+ persons

15.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rossmore Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,872

Moved from NSW

131

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

Rossmore Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.4%

Step family — no other children

7.7%

Blended family — no other children

2.4%

Other couple — children only

2.1%

Intact family — other children present

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rossmore Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 41 total

Assault

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Rossmore Schools

schools nearby

government

993

avg ICSEA score

2,245

total students

Unity Grammar College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,428 students

1059

ICSEA

Bellfield College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 704 students

984

ICSEA

Rossmore Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 113 students

937

ICSEA

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

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Rossmore Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,827/wk

Median Rent $500/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Rossmore

Your weekly income

≈ $7,917/month

Median rent $500/wk

Left after rent $1,327/wk

Rent share 27.4%

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Rossmore vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,125 Income: $714/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 1,127 Income: $1,029/wk Rent: $393/wk

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Pop: 1,132 Income: $688/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 1,134 Income: $903/wk Rent: $475/wk

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Pop: 1,139 Income: $524/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rossmore

What is the population of Rossmore NSW?

The population of Rossmore NSW is 2,241 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 137.1 people per km².Rossmore is ranked #2,864 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rossmore?

The median personal income in Rossmore NSW is $611 per week, or $31,772 per year.The median household income is $1,827 per week.Family income is $1,838 per week.Rossmore is ranked #6,928 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rossmore?

Median rent in Rossmore NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 27.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Rossmore ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rossmore?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rossmore NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rossmore?

The median age in Rossmore NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rossmore a good suburb to live in?

Rossmore is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,241.The median income is $611/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.4% 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: 13434. All dollar figures in AUD.