Roseville
NSW 2069 · Ku-ring-gai
10,340 (2021) → 10,699 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Ku-ring-gai local government area (est. 135,452 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Roseville is a high growth suburb in Ku-ring-gai, NSW 2069, about 10km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.20M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Roseville has an overall score of 98/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2069 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (9.88%), England (4.29%), Hong Kong (3.09%), New Zealand (1.86%), Malaysia (1.5%)
Top languages: Mandarin (12.5%), Cantonese (5.86%), Korean (1.55%), Japan (0.76%), Spanish (0.74%)
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
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 1139 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Roseville CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1191
- Roseville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1172
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lindfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1162
- Mercy Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1134
- Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1144
- St Pius X CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1144
- Cromehurst SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1098
- Chatswood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1143
- Lindfield East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1167
- Castle Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1167
- Newington College - Lindfield Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1164
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1168
- Chatswood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1137
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
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
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Roseville
Is Roseville safe?
Roseville has a residential safety score of 97/100, 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 1,693 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Roseville?
In Roseville, the median house price is $4.20M and the median unit price is $1.09M. Median weekly house rent is $1,295.
How far is Roseville from Sydney CBD?
Roseville is about 10.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 29 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Roseville?
Roseville has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1182 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Roseville?
Roseville has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 80 bus stops.