Roselands
NSW 2196 · Canterbury-Bankstown
12,356 (2021) → 12,964 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Roselands is a stable suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2196, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.60M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 81/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Roselands has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 87/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2196 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Lebanon (5.44%), China (3.77%), Greece (3.63%), Vietnam (1.8%), Bangladesh (1.6%)
Top languages: Arabic (16.91%), Greek (11.9%), Mandarin (3.63%), Cantonese (3.42%), Urdu (2.47%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1052 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- McCallums Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1001
Nearby (within 10km)
- Beverly Hills North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1030
- Al Hikma CollegePrimary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1049
- Al-Faisal College - LakembaPrimary · Independent · 1.1km
- Lakemba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 999
- Wiley Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 994
- Wiley Park Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 954
- Holy Spirit Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 999
- Regina Coeli Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1100
- Beverly Hills Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1003
- Narwee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1001
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1036
- Belmore South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1012
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Roselands
Is Roselands safe?
Roselands has a residential safety score of 87/100, 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 3,982 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Roselands?
In Roselands, the median house price is $1.60M and the median unit price is $575K. Median weekly house rent is $850.
How far is Roselands from Sydney CBD?
Roselands is about 13.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 54 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Roselands?
Roselands has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1001 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Roselands?
Roselands has a transport score of 81/100 and 79 bus stops.