Rozelle
NSW 2039 · Inner West
8,553 (2021) → 8,768 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Inner West local government area (est. 172,783 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rozelle is a high growth suburb in Inner West, NSW 2039, about 3km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.43M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 81/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Rozelle has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 74/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2039 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.32%), New Zealand (2.61%), Ireland (1.36%), China (1.3%), USA (1.24%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.32%), Mandarin (1.23%), Cantonese (0.92%), Italian (0.92%), Greek (0.81%)
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 1109 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Inner Sydney Montessori SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1178
- Rozelle Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1162
- Sydney Secondary College Balmain CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1112
- St Aloysius' College, RozelleSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Balmain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1172
- Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - RozellePrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1170
- Inner Sydney Montessori School, LilyfieldPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- Annandale North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1148
- Birchgrove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1132
- St Scholastica's College Glebe PointSecondary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1138
- Orange Grove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1132
- Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay CampusSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1094
- St James Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1125
- Forest Lodge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1161
- Nicholson Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1151
- Drummoyne Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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
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 Rozelle
Is Rozelle safe?
Rozelle has a residential safety score of 74/100, 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 4,794 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rozelle?
In Rozelle, the median house price is $2.43M and the median unit price is $1.43M. Median weekly house rent is $1,150.
How far is Rozelle from Sydney CBD?
Rozelle is about 3.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rozelle?
Rozelle has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1151 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rozelle?
Rozelle has a transport score of 81/100 and 26 bus stops.