Roseville Chase, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Roseville Chase NSW is 1,618 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Roseville Chase is $1,197 per week ($62,244 per year). Median rent in Roseville Chase is $925 per week ($4,008 per month). Roseville Chase has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Roseville Chase has a population density of 1,280 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Roseville Chase is China. The most common religion is No religion (39.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Roseville Chase is $4,000.

There were 2 recorded offences in Roseville Chase in 2025-26, a rate of 1 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

Population
1,618
Census 2021
Median income
$1,197/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$925/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

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

Roseville Chase vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Roseville Chase is $1,197 a week, 56% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 145th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $925 a week, $540 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 23.0% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 years older 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.
MeasureRoseville ChaseTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,197/wk$765/wk +56%$766/wk
Household income$4,026/wk$1,704/wk +136%$1,637/wk
Rent$925/wk$385/wk +140%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$4,000/mo$1,965/mo +104%$1,733/mo
Median age4543 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.0%22.6% +0.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Roseville Chase, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Roseville Chase Population

1,618 residents at the 2021 Census.

Roseville Chase Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,197/wk
$62,244 per year
Ranked 428 of 14,663
Median Rent
$925/wk
$4,008 per month
Ranked 29 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$4,000/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Roseville Chase Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $4,026/wk
Median rent $925/wk
Rent to income 23.0%

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

Median rent in Roseville Chase against your income

About $17,446 a month
Median rent $925/wk
Left after rent $3,101/wk
Rent share 23.0%

Roseville Chase Schools

27
schools nearby
14
government
1143
avg ICSEA score
15,873
total students
Roseville College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,060 students
1191
ICSEA
Roseville Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 520 students
1172
ICSEA
Forestville Montessori School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 49 students
1171
ICSEA
Castle Cove Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 273 students
1167
ICSEA
Lindfield East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 531 students
1167
ICSEA
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 277 students
1161
ICSEA
Willoughby Girls High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,036 students
1152
ICSEA
Killarney Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 661 students
1150
ICSEA
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 405 students
1148
ICSEA
Killara High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,803 students
1147
ICSEA
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 282 students
1145
ICSEA
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 355 students
1144
ICSEA
St Pius X College Independent
Combined · 5-12 · 1,183 students
1144
ICSEA
Willoughby Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 905 students
1143
ICSEA
Chatswood Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,083 students
1143
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 27 schools.

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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Roseville Chase Map

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People in Roseville Chase

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (830) Female 48.6% (784)

Population Density

1,280
people per km²
1,618 people · 1.3 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$4,399
Family income/wk

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)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
5.1%
England
4.6%
Hong Kong
2.6%
United States of America
1.7%
Japan
1.6%
New Zealand
1.5%
South Africa
1.5%
India
1.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Cantonese
5.8%
Mandarin
5.6%
Japanese
1.2%
French
0.9%
Arabic
0.9%
German
0.9%
Thai
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
33.4%
Australian
28.2%
Chinese
16.6%
Irish
11.4%
Scottish
10.6%
German
3.5%
Italian
3.0%
Indian
2.4%
Lebanese
2.0%
Dutch
1.7%
French
1.5%

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

Religion

No religion
39.7%
Catholic
24.4%
Anglican
14.4%
Uniting Church
2.9%
Not stated
2.7%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Buddhism
2.3%
Orintal Orthdx
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
64.0% 820
Separated
1.2% 16
Divorced
4.1% 52
Widowed
4.1% 52
Never married
26.6% 341

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
50.1%
Couple: no children under 15
25.8%
Couple: no children
17.9%
One parent: no children under 15
4.0%
One parent: children under 15
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
12.0%
2 persons
27.3%
3 persons
16.5%
4 persons
30.2%
5 persons
12.0%
6+ persons
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Roseville Chase

Housing Tenure

Of the 515 occupied private dwellings in Roseville Chase at the 2021 Census, 9.7% were rented, 47.2% owned outright and 41.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
47.2% 243 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.2% 212 dwellings
Rented
9.7% 50 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 6 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
4.7%
3 bedrooms
32.0%
4 bedrooms
43.6%
5 bedrooms
18.3%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
19.8%
$300-$449/mo
3.0%
$600-$799/mo
3.0%
$800-$999/mo
3.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.2%
1 vehicle
25.8%
2 vehicles
49.0%
3 vehicles
14.4%
4+ vehicles
8.7%

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

Work, income and education in Roseville Chase

Employment

Employed full-time
38.7% 468 people
Employed part-time
21.7% 262 people
Unemployed
2.2% 27 people
Not in labour force
37.3% 451 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
44.5%
Managers
32.9%
Clerical & Administrative
9.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
4.7%
Sales Workers
4.3%
Community & Personal Service
2.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.9%
Labourers
0.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.0%
$500-$649/wk
1.0%
$650-$799/wk
1.4%
$800-$999/wk
2.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.6%
$4,000+/wk
49.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
4.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.3%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.5%
$3,500+/wk
19.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.3%
Did not go to work
25.4%
Car (passenger)
3.8%
Bus
3.2%
Bicycle
1.8%
Other
1.5%
Truck
1.2%
Walked only
0.9%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
91.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
5.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.2%

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

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.9%
Postgraduate Degree
19.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.3%
Certificate III/IV
6.6%
Certificate I/II
0.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
37.4%
Society & Culture
17.7%
Health
9.0%
Engineering
8.8%
Creative Arts
6.4%
Architecture & Building
4.8%
Information Technology
4.8%
Education
4.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
21.6%
Secondary: Catholic
11.7%
Secondary: Government
9.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.2%
Pre-school
6.7%
Primary: Catholic
6.5%
Vocational Education
5.7%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
95.2%
Has need for assistance
2.9%
Need for assistance not stated
1.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
61
Asthma
53
Heart disease
48
Arthritis
41
Diabetes
26
Cancer
24
Lung condition
13
Dementia
11
Kidney disease
6
Stroke
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.2% 153
Did not provide
87.8% 1,103

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.3% 269
Not a volunteer
78.7% 992

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.7% 21
Never served
98.3% 1,234

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.9%
1 child
12.2%
2 children
38.6%
3 children
18.1%
4 children
1.2%
5+ children
1.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
18
1961: 1970
49
1971: 1980
69
1981: 1990
98
1991: 2000
84
2001: 2010
116
2011: 2015
40
2016
16
2017
10
2018
5
2019
10
2020
6

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

Population Mobility

8.0%
moved in the last year
26.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,466
Moved from NSW
96
Moved: same area (SA2)
13
Moved from overseas
12
Moved from VIC
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5: 14 hours
33.5%
15: 29 hours
18.0%
30+ hours
9.6%
Did not do domestic work
15.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
93.8%
Step family: no other children
5.2%
Blended family: no other children
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Roseville Chase Crime Statistics

2 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Roseville Chase

The closest suburb to Roseville Chase is East Lindfield, 1.4 km away.

East Lindfield
1.4 km away · income $1,132/wk · rent $990/wk
Forestville (NSW)
1.7 km away · income $936/wk · rent $650/wk
Castle Cove
1.8 km away · income $1,219/wk · rent $1,000/wk
Killarney Heights
1.9 km away · income $1,063/wk · rent $923/wk
Roseville
2.0 km away · income $1,203/wk · rent $600/wk
Middle Cove
2.3 km away · income $1,369/wk · rent $930/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Roseville Chase

What is the population of Roseville Chase NSW?

The population of Roseville Chase NSW is 1,618 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,280 people per km². Roseville Chase is ranked #3,301 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Roseville Chase?

The median personal income in Roseville Chase NSW is $1,197 per week, or $62,244 per year. The median household income is $4,026 per week. Family income is $4,399 per week. Roseville Chase is ranked #428 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Roseville Chase?

Median rent in Roseville Chase NSW is $925 per week ($4,008 per month). Rent represents 23.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Roseville Chase ranks #29 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Roseville Chase?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Roseville Chase NSW is $4,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Roseville Chase?

The median age in Roseville Chase NSW is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Roseville Chase a good suburb to live in?

Roseville Chase is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,618. The median income is $1,197/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13427. All dollar figures in AUD.