Rosebery
NSW 2018 · Sydney
13,533 (2021) → 15,283 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rosebery is a moderate growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2018, about 5km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.54M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 84/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Rosebery has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (10.82%), England (3.7%), Greece (2.68%), Ireland (2.57%), Indonesia (2.26%)
Top languages: Mandarin (11.42%), Greek (6.05%), Cantonese (3.16%), Spanish (2.77%), Indonesian (2.18%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1098 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1111
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1085
- Gardeners Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1059
Nearby (within 10km)
- J J Cahill Memorial High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 979
- Eastlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1034
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1067
- Mascot Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1035
- St Joseph's Rosebery, Kensington CampusPrimary · Catholic · 1.6km
- Yudi Gunyi SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 834
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1147
- St Spyridon College, Junior School CampusPrimary · Independent · 2km
- Kensington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1121
- Alexandria Park Community SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1039
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 937
- Central Sydney Intensive English High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1044
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rosebery
Is Rosebery safe?
Rosebery has a residential safety score of 71/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,468 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rosebery?
In Rosebery, the median house price is $2.54M and the median unit price is $916K. Median weekly house rent is $1,150.
How far is Rosebery from Sydney CBD?
Rosebery is about 5.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 27 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rosebery?
Rosebery has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1085 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rosebery?
Rosebery has a transport score of 84/100 and 44 bus stops.