Rosehill
NSW 2142 · Parramatta
4,047 (2021) → 4,531 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Parramatta local government area (est. 239,673 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rosehill is a high growth suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2142, about 17km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.47M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 63/100, and is about 19km inland. Rosehill has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 20/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (30%), China (5.93%), Lebanon (3.06%), Pakistan (2.92%), Philippines (2.74%)
Top languages: Gujarati (10.01%), Arabic (7.39%), Hindi (7.34%), Mandarin (6.84%), Punjabi (4.89%)
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 1055 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Rosehill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1068
Nearby (within 10km)
- Maronite College of the Holy Family - ParramattaCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1019
- Rydalmere Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1026
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1081
- Auburn North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1007
- Auburn Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 959
- St Oliver's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1083
- Muslim Girls Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 997
- Granville Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 950
- Macarthur Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1058
- Parramatta Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1137
- Dundas Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1067
- Sydney Adventist School - AuburnPrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1012
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rosehill
Is Rosehill safe?
Rosehill has a residential safety score of 20/100, 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 7,116 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rosehill?
In Rosehill, the median house price is $1.47M and the median unit price is $530K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Rosehill from Sydney CBD?
Rosehill is about 17.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 63 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rosehill?
Rosehill has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1068 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rosehill?
Rosehill has a transport score of 63/100 and 12 bus stops.